Occupational Safety and Health

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Agricultural Workers

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Goal

The goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of common musculoskeletal disorders that affect agricultural workers

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals.

Length

The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the...

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HAZMAT for Healthcare Providers: Awareness Level

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Goal

The presence of hazardous materials in an Emergency Department is a risk to everyone - hospital personnel, patients and other people within the hospital. During HAZMAT incidents, hospital personnel should have two main goals:

  1. to protect both themselves and others from exposure to the hazardous material
  2. to provide the same level of care for the...
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Goal

This course is designed for local public health agencies and professionals who may be involved in public health disasters. The goals of the course are to:

  • Increase awareness of the importance of using PPE in public health emergencies and crises.
  • Reinforce appropriate PPE in different crisis situations and biohazards.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this course is local public health...

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HAZMAT for Healthcare Providers: Operations Level

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Course Overview

Goal/Intended Audience

This course is intended for health care workers in a hospital environment who may need to respond to an incident involving a contaminated patient on the operations level.

Prerequisite

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Off-Road Vehicle Hazards

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Goal

The goal of Off-Road Vehicle Hazards is to provide an overview of off-road vehicle used in agriculture and understand how to minimize and prevent injuries.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals.

Length

The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of...

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Illness and Injury Prevention Among Animal Caretakers

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Overview

The goal of Illness & Injury Prevention Among Animal Caretakers is provide a basic understanding of the hazards for individuals that handle or treat livestock on a regular basis. Animal caretakers engage in demanding tasks moving livestock and equipment and may be inadvertently kicked, bitten, or exposed to biological hazards.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this course is rural health...

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HAZMAT Awareness for First Responders

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There are four sections in this course:

  • Section 1: Hospital ‘First Receivers’ and Contaminated Patients in the Hospital
  • Section 2: Recognizing Hazardous Substances in the Emergency Department
  • Section 3: Understanding The Hospital’s Response Plan & Your Role
  • Section 4: Common Hazardous Substances in Your Community

There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an...

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Promoting U Through Safety and Health (PUSH): A Training for Young Workers

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The goal of this course is to provide young workers (less than 25 years old) with strategies to protect themselves at work. Topics include why young workers are at risk for injuries, finding and controlling hazards, worker rights, communication, workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination, and being alert and ready for work.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this course is anyone who is new to the workplace, particularly those under the age...

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Transportation Hazards in Agriculture

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Goal

The goal of Transportation Hazards in Agriculture is to provide an overview of transportation hazards in agriculture and understand how to minimize and prevent injuries.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals.

Length

The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great...

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Eating Healthy on the Job

The goal of this course is to provide workers strategies for healthy eating. Topics include the importance of eating a balanced diet and staying hydrated, how to eat healthy on a budget, and how to protects yourself from foodborne diseases. 

Intended Audience 

The intended audience for this course is workers in the construction industry. 

Length 

The length for this course is approximately 40 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the...

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