WHS Induction – Introduction to Manual Handling, Introduction to Infection Control
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WHS Induction
- Introduction to Manual Handling
- Introduction to Infection Control
- Describe what is meant by manual handling
- Identify the key anatomical features of the spine
- Explore the biomechanics of manual handling and identify common mechanisms of injury
- Identify the Safety Zone for manual handling
- Apply the principle of working in the Safety Zone to reduce the manual handling risk from workplace tasks, including:
- Working down low
- Working up high
- Setting up and packing away
- Using cots
- Mopping and vacuuming, and
- Interacting with children.
- Describe what is meant by an infectious disease.
- Identify the most common pathogens that can cause infectious diseases in humans.
- Describe the Chain of Infection and explain how we can control infectious diseases in the workplace by breaking links in the chain.
- Explain what is meant by Standard Precautions.
- Identify the main features of the skin and explain how it acts as a barrier to infectious diseases.
- Discuss the most important aspects of skin care, including handwashing and use of gloves.
- Describe how to safely clean up spills of bodily fluids in the workplace.
- Explain the procedure for safe disposal of sharps.
Discuss first aid measures in the event of contact with blood or other type of bodily fluid.
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