10-hour Healthcare - Emergency Department Safety Training Course

Latex allergy prevention and management per 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication Standard), including Type I hypersensitivity reactions during high-volume glove usage, protein sensitization mechanisms in emergency procedures, powder-free glove protocols, and medical surveillance programs for emergency department personnel with frequent latex exposure.

Hazardous chemical safety programs per 29 CFR 1910.1200, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) interpretation for emergency medications and disinfectants, chemical inventory systems for urgent care supplies, exposure control hierarchies during rapid response situations, and spill response procedures for hazardous pharmaceutical agents in emergency settings.

Biological hazard control per 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens), including tuberculosis exposure control during patient triage, aerosol-generating procedures safety in resuscitation situations, N95 respirator fit testing protocols, and infection prevention strategies for airborne and contact-transmitted pathogens in high-acuity emergency environments.

Workplace violence prevention programs per OSHA Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers, including environmental design through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), de-escalation techniques for agitated patients, aggressive patient management protocols during psychiatric emergencies, and active shooter response planning specific to emergency departments.

Electrical safety in emergency care areas per 29 CFR 1910.303 through 29 CFR 1910.308 and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), including medical equipment grounding verification during resuscitations, electrical hazard recognition during wet procedures and defibrillation, hospital-grade receptacle requirements, and electrical safety in oxygen-enriched trauma environments.

Common hospital hazards recognition per 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards, including physical hazards in fast-paced emergency areas, chemical exposure risks during urgent medication administration, mechanical hazards from emergency equipment and stretchers, and environmental hazards in ambulance bays and triage zones.

Ergonomic injury prevention per 29 CFR 1910 General Duty Clause, including manual patient handling techniques during emergency transfers, workstation design for triage and treatment areas, repetitive motion injury prevention during high-volume patient care, and mechanical lift device utilization for bariatric and trauma patients.

Slip, trip, and fall prevention per 29 CFR 1910.22 (Walking-Working Surfaces), including wet floor management during emergency procedures and fluid spills, proper housekeeping in high-traffic emergency areas, spill containment protocols for bodily fluids and medical waste, and safe material handling practices during rapid patient turnover situations.

Bloodborne pathogen exposure control per 29 CFR 1910.1030, including Universal Precautions during trauma resuscitation, sharps safety protocols with contaminated needles and scalpels, exposure control plan implementation during emergency procedures, and post-exposure prophylaxis procedures for needlestick injuries in emergency department settings.