Standard Precautions for Infection Control

Standard precautions are a set of basic infection prevention practices intended to prevent transmission of infectious diseases from one person to another. It is not always known if an individual has an infectious disease, therefore standard precautions are used at all times to prevent the spread of disease.

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Safe Food Handling: Preventing Foodborne Illness

The spread of infectious disease through food and beverages is a common and sometimes life-threatening problem; approximately 76 million people

Safe Lifting

Did you know? According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, over 80% of people will suffer from a back

Safety Committee: A Guide to the Development and Implementation of an Effective Safety Committee

There are several ways management can encourage their employee’s participation in workplace safety programs. Safety committees can take on many

Ladder Safety

According to the National Safety Council, falls are among the leaders in non-fatal, unintentional injuries that effect nearly 8 million