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Papers On First Aid & Safety
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Manual Handling Policy
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12 pages in length. Manual handling policy has long been an integral component to the standard of care provided at hospitals, nursing homes, home care and other situations where patients require the nurse to provide physical movement for them. As a direct result of overwhelming musculoskeltal injuries, new policy dictates a termination of any sort of manual lifting, which is to be replaced by specially adapted equipment. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCManHn.rtf
Occupational Health and Safety at This End Up Furniture
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An 11 page paper
summarizing an interview with this furniture manufacturer's facility and safety manager.
The interview questions cover such topics as whether the building has been screened for
asbestos, radon and lead; employee safety training; approach to worker's compensation;
ergonomics and other OSHA standards; and employee assistance programs available. The
company regards some issues as falling into zero-tolerance range, but it is rather casual with
measures above minimum standards. Instead, it makes tools available for employees and
allows them to determine their individual needs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSoccHlth.wps
Pneumatic Nailer Safety
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A 10 page paper discussing the use of pneumatic nailing tools at Steinway & Sons, manufacturers of the world's leading piano. The company prizes traditional craftsmanship and traditional processes, with the result that it does not have extensive experience with 'modern' tools and techniques. The company and its craftsmen only grudgingly turn to labor-saving tools and devices such as pneumatic nailers, and it does not have extensive experience in handling air tools. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has guidelines that assist the company in improving safety. The paper offers a suggestion for this safety-conscious company. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSconstNailr.rtf
Preventing Children's Injuries
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A 6 page paper examining techniques for the prevention of children's injuries. Areas covered include the household, toys, travel, and water. Bibliography lists 6 references.
Filename: Chilinj.wps
Psychogenic Shock
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This 5 page paper takes a look at shock with an emphasis on psychogenic shock. Symptoms, causes and treatment methods are all discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA413shk.rtf
Running Technique and Preventing Injuries
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This 5 page report
discusses running and the potential it presents for injury.
Running involves a number of physiological dynamics that are
completely unique to running. An individual’s age, weight,
athletic background, biomechanical, physiological, and
psychological processes should be considered in order to
coordinate the best techniques and training programs. Various
modifications in technique can also serve to help in the
prevention of running injuries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWrunnin.wps
Safety / Simple Guidelines Of Common Sense
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A 3 page overview of safety measures we can incorporate into our lives to reduce our risk of accident, disease, and violence. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Safety.wps
Safety Programs in The Nursing Home Environment
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A 28 page discussion of the importance of Safety Programs in Nursing Homes. Outlines the role of OSHA is nursing home safety issues and details specific
components of nursing home Safety Plans including accident prevention
and reporting procedures, general health concerns, and procedures for
disease control. Emphasizes the role of training in ensuring a
adequately carried out Safety Program. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPeldSaf.wps
Seat-Belts and Safety
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A 7 page discussion of the problems revolving around noncompliance with seat belt laws. Although seat belt usage is increasing over time, many are still non-compliant. The author examines the views of those that do not use seat belts, pointing out that education is the key to increasing compliance and saving lives. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPseatBl.rtf
