Nursing Homes
Nursing Home Safety
Health care workers face a number of serious safety and health hazards. They include bloodborne pathogens and biological hazards, potential chemical and drug exposures, slips, trips and falls, workplace violence, and musculoskeletal disorders. Many healthcare facilities also employ workers in the areas of mechanical maintenance, medical equipment maintenance, housekeeping, food service, building and grounds maintenance, and laundry - which have their own occupational hazards.
In 2021, nursing homes and personal care facilities had one of the highest rates of injury and illness among industries for which lost workday injury and illness (LWDII) rates are calculated. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, for every 100 employees in nursing and residential care facilities 7.3 employees were injured in 2021. If you are working in a skilled nursing facility, your risk of injury is even greater at 8.8 for every 100 employees. There is a clear need for employees working in nursing homes and personal care facilities to receive safety training to help ensure they can safely perform their work duties.
To help you develop and implement a nursing home safety program, OSHAcademy offers courses and programs that are designed to equip employers and workers with the knowledge necessary to identify potential hazards and mitigate risk at your facility.
Courses For Your Industry
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Programs to Consider
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Industry132-hour OSH Professional
Description
This program is the best value for ambitious students and employers who want to get the most out of their safety training experience. If you have high-career goals, are passionate about the field, and want to develop the skills needed to effectively manage safety in your workplace, this program provides the benefits you need to succeed. Maximize potential transfer credits, earn CEUs, or prepare for other professional credentials by completing this program now!
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- 25 course certificates
- 7 program certificates
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- International Students: 25 Courses
- Domestic (US) Students: 26 Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
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- $ PDF Certificates
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Industry48-hour OSH Manager
Description
Companies hire occupational safety and health managers to design, develop, and deploy effective safety management systems within the organization. This program is designed for corporate and facility safety managers or directors who are responsible for establishing or managing their organizations safety and health program. Emphasis is placed on gaining the knowledge and skills needed to design, develop, and deploy a world-class safety management system.
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- 9 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 700 Introduction to Safety Management
- 701 Effective Safety Committee Operations
- 702 Effective Accident Investigation
- 712 Safety Supervision and Leadership
- 716 Safety Management System Evaluation
- 717 Emergency Action Plans
- 718 Fire Prevention Plans
- 719 Fleet Safety Management
- 720 Preventing Workplace Violence
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
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Industry36-hour OSH Supervisor
Description
Supervisors are invaluable to a world-class safety culture. As an "agent of the employer," every supervisor has a legal obligation to understand his or her safety responsibilities in the workplace. This program helps supervisors develop the knowledge and skills to fulfill those responsibilities and be an effective leader.
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- 7 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
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Industry36-hour OSH Train-the-Trainer
Description
This "Train-the-Trainer" program is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct occupational safety and health training for their employer. This program includes training program requirements, how to develop effective training, and best practices for presenting safety and health training. This program also covers important safety and health concepts every trainer needs to know.
The student's presentation skills should be evaluated locally by a training manager, competent person, or the student's employer.
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- 7 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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Industry36-hour Safety Committee Chair
Description
Many states require an employer to establish a safety committee/team to support a safe and healthy workplace. Unfortunately, too many safety committees/teams lack the leadership needed to be effective. This program is specifically designed to help develop the knowledge and skills of the safety committee/team leader (also called the chairperson). With a trained leader in place, committees will be able to have the momentum to be a powerful force for positive change within an organization.
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- 7 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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Industry32-hour Safety Committee Member
Description
Many states require fully trained safety committee/team members. Trained safety committee members are critical in helping the committee/team function successfully and achieve its goals. This program will help committee/team members understand their purpose and fulfill their roles as valuable internal consultants within the company.
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- 6 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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Please note: Our training courses provide essential general knowledge awareness training about each topic, however an employer must provide training for the specific equipment, policies, and procedures in use at their work site(s).
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