This course provides critical training on maintaining safety on walking and working surfaces in healthcare environments. Participants will learn about common hazards that lead to slips, trips, and falls, as well as best practices for preventing workplace injuries through proper housekeeping, hazard identification, and safety equipment usage.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding OSHA regulations for walking and working surfaces.
- Identifying common slip, trip, and fall hazards in healthcare settings.
- Practicing good housekeeping to maintain clear and safe walking paths.
- Using railings, toe boards, and other barriers to prevent falls from heights.
- Recognizing proper load-bearing capacities of floors and platforms.
- Learning how to safely use stairs, fixed ladders, and portable ladders.
- Understanding the importance of personal fall protection equipment.
- Implementing strategies to prevent falls, including correct ladder setup and use.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to identify and eliminate slip, trip, and fall hazards in the workplace.
- The role of good housekeeping in maintaining a safe work environment.
- Proper procedures for using ladders, stairways, and elevated platforms.
- The importance of guarding floor openings and hazardous walking areas.
- How to inspect, maintain, and use fall protection equipment correctly.
This training ensures that healthcare employees understand the risks associated with walking and working surfaces, promoting a safer and more accident-free workplace.