10-hour Healthcare - Hospital ICU Safety Training Course

Latex allergy prevention and management per 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication Standard), including Type I hypersensitivity reactions during invasive ICU procedures, protein sensitization mechanisms in critical care environments, powder-free glove selection protocols, and medical surveillance programs for intensive care unit personnel with continuous latex exposure.

Fire safety and emergency preparedness per 29 CFR 1910.37 (Means of Egress) and 29 CFR 1910.157 (Portable Fire Extinguishers), including fire triangle principles in oxygen-enriched ICU environments, Class A/B/C/D/K fire extinguisher selection, patient evacuation planning for critically ill and ventilator-dependent patients, and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) compliance in intensive care units.

Biological hazard control per 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens), including tuberculosis exposure control during intubation procedures, aerosol-generating procedures safety in mechanical ventilation management, N95 respirator fit testing protocols, and infection prevention strategies for multidrug-resistant organisms in critical care settings.

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 disoriented or agitated ICU patients, aggressive patient management protocols during ICU delirium, and family visitor conflict resolution strategies specific to intensive care environments.

Electrical safety in intensive care areas per 29 CFR 1910.303 through 29 CFR 1910.308 and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), including medical equipment grounding verification for life-support systems, electrical hazard recognition during invasive monitoring procedures, hospital-grade receptacle requirements for critical care equipment, and electrical safety protocols in oxygen-enriched environments with multiple high-tech devices.

Common hospital hazards recognition per 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards, including physical hazards from complex life-support equipment, chemical exposure risks during medication administration and disinfection, mechanical hazards from ventilators and infusion pumps, and environmental hazards in high-acuity patient care zones.

Ergonomic injury prevention per 29 CFR 1910 General Duty Clause, including manual patient handling techniques for critically ill and sedated patients, workstation design for continuous monitoring stations, repetitive motion injury prevention during frequent patient repositioning, and mechanical lift device utilization for bariatric and ventilator-dependent patients in ICU settings.

Slip, trip, and fall prevention per 29 CFR 1910.22 (Walking-Working Surfaces), including wet floor management during patient care procedures and equipment cleaning, proper housekeeping in equipment-dense ICU environments, spill containment protocols for bodily fluids and medications, and safe material handling practices around multiple IV lines and monitoring cables.

Bloodborne pathogen exposure control per 29 CFR 1910.1030, including Universal Precautions during invasive procedures and central line placements, sharps safety protocols with contaminated needles and arterial line equipment, exposure control plan implementation during critical care interventions, and post-exposure prophylaxis procedures for needlestick injuries in intensive care unit settings.