Personnel Safety

NIOSH Seeks to Reduce Risks for Home-Based Health Workers

Healthcare workers in home settings face a variety of safety and health risks, but they often lack access to programs offered to those in traditional settings. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is offering a web-based curriculum that focuses on practical solutions. Keep reading for details.

The new resource, Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others, was produced by NIOSH. It helps home healthcare agencies and workers learn to recognize hazards, communicate safety concerns, and apply practical solutions to manage risks and improve safety for themselves and their clients.

The content is available at no cost on the NIOSH website in English and Spanish at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2015-102/. It offers seven flexible modules that can be customized to meet individual training needs.

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