Industry Safety
Health Care Safety
Nursing Home Safety

Common health and safety issues that are significant within each industry

An effective ergonomics program for nursing homes should include the following elements (pdf)

What can be done to prevent falls in nursing homes - statistics

A technical assistance manual for safe and efficient group home design includes safety checklists

Contact information for suppliers that provide services or products under the Medicare program

Ergonomics in nursing homes

Helps employers in developing and implementing engineering and work practice controls

Technical resources for the nursing home industry - related to safety and health

Handouts and presentations for safety training of nursing home workers

How to implement a violence prevention plan in nursing homes

Patient handling and more

Example of a safety and health program to address resident handling injuries in nursing homes

Major findings from this review of the literature on patient handling injuries

Preventing worker injuries