Presentation on safety and safety practices in healthcare for the Introduction to Healthcare Careers course. The following topics are discussed, Hazard Communication, Infection Control & Blood Borne Pathogens, Walking & Working Surfaces, Emergency Action Procedures & Fire Prevention & Protection, General safety & Workplace Violence, Ergonomics.
Presents issues related to malaria as a major public health problem. Emphasizes the biology of malaria parasites and factors affecting their transmission to humans by anopheline vectors. Topics include host-parasite-vector relationships; diagnostics; parasite biology; vector biology; epidemiology; host immunity; risk factors associated with infection, human behaviour, chemotherapy, and drug resistances; anti-vector measures; vaccine development; and management and policy issues.
The Work Health and Safety act requires that the principal contractor for a construction project prepare written work health and safety (WHS) management plan for the workplace before work on the project commences.
There are 42 species of snakes in South Carolina and Georgia and only 6 of them are venomous. The venomous species that we do have tend to be quite secretive and are some of the least frequently encountered species. The most frequently observed of our resident snakes are black racers, rat snakes, and nonvenomous water snakes, common and important predators in our ecosystems.
It does not matter if a person breathes-in, swallows, or absorbs lead particles, the health effects are the same; however, the body absorbs higher levels of lead when it is breathed-in.
Power tools must be fitted with guards and safety switches; they are extremely hazardous when used improperly. The types of power tools are determined by their power source: electric, pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, and powder-actuated.
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