Rules

• Safety and Health Core Rules (Chapter 296-800, WAC)
• Bloodborne Pathogens (Chapter 296-823, WAC)
• Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication (Chapter 296-901, WAC)
• Hazardous Drugs (WAC 296-62-500)
• Recordkeeping and Reporting (Chapter 296-27, WAC)

Enforcement Policies

• Tuberculosis Control in Health Care Settings (DD 11.35)
• Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care (DD 5.07)

Videos

• Body Mechanics
• Nursing Home Success Story, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 (YouTube)
• Preventing overuse injuries in adult family homes (YouTube)
• Protecting Nurses as a Valuable Resource (YouTube)
• The Caretaker Crisis: Investigating Work-Related Injuries in Healthcare (YouTube)
• Transfer Clients Safely (YouTube)
  • Client transfers: safely match abilities with needs (Tool)

Training Materials

Self-paced

• Ergonomics Guidelines for Nursing Homes (Powerpoint)
• Standing Transfer Method (Tool)
• Training for Nurses on Shift Work and Long Work Hours (CDC/NIOSH)

For Groups

• Latex Allergies

Publications, Handouts, Checklists

Resident Handling

• A Back Injury Prevention Guide for Health Care Providers (California DIR)
• A Practical Guide to Resident Handling (MSIP)
• Designing Workplaces for Safer Handling of People guide(WorkSafe Victoria)
• Sequence for putting on Personal Protective Equipment. Printable PDF (CDC)
• Sit-To-Stand Devices handout
• Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) in Washington State Health Care

Other Hazards

• Extended-Care Facilities Safety Manual (Ohio BWC)
• Hand Dermatitis in Health Care Workers
• Mental Health Resources for Nurses (NurseJournal)
• Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention for Healthcare Workers (CDC)
• Safer Products and Practices for Disinfecting Surfaces (SF Environment)