10-hour Healthcare - Pharmacy Safety Training Course

Latex allergy prevention and management per 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication Standard), including Type I hypersensitivity reactions during pharmaceutical compounding, protein sensitization mechanisms from frequent glove use, powder-free glove selection protocols, and medical surveillance programs for pharmacy personnel with continuous latex exposure during medication preparation.

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 seeking controlled substances, robbery prevention protocols for pharmacy operations, and prescription drug diversion prevention strategies specific to retail and hospital pharmacy settings.

Electrical safety in pharmacy operations per 29 CFR 1910.303 through 29 CFR 1910.308, including equipment grounding verification for pharmaceutical refrigeration and compounding equipment, electrical hazard recognition in cleanroom environments, ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) requirements, and electrical safety protocols around automated dispensing systems and pharmacy technology.

Personal protective equipment programs per 29 CFR 1910.132 through 29 CFR 1910.138, including hazard assessment protocols for pharmacy operations, PPE selection matrices for handling hazardous drugs and chemotherapy agents, respiratory protection during compounding procedures, and decontamination procedures for reusable equipment in pharmaceutical preparation areas.

Hazardous drug handling safety per USP <800> and 29 CFR 1910.1200, including closed-system transfer device utilization for hazardous drug preparation, engineering controls for containment during compounding procedures, biological safety cabinet operation and certification, and personal protective equipment requirements for cytotoxic medication handling in pharmacy settings.

Bloodborne pathogen exposure control per 29 CFR 1910.1030, including Universal Precautions during vaccine administration and patient counseling, sharps safety protocols for needle disposal and compounding activities, exposure control plan implementation for pharmacy operations, and post-exposure prophylaxis procedures for accidental needlestick injuries in retail and hospital pharmacies.

Ergonomic injury prevention per 29 CFR 1910 General Duty Clause, including manual handling techniques for medication inventory and supply management, workstation design for prescription filling and verification areas, repetitive motion injury prevention during high-volume dispensing operations, and mechanical assist device utilization for lifting heavy medication shipments and equipment in pharmacy facilities.