Common Injuries
A wide variety of workplace injuries occur daily. Hospital and nursing homes are among the top 3 occupations for back injuries. Workplace Injury, illness and fatality statistics are reported to OSHA are summarized on this site.
OSHA maintains a couple of sections devoted to safety and health topics that relate to Healthcare Facilities. Links to applicable standards and common hazards including needlesticks, chemical exposures are included. All departments that work within a healthcare facility and their specific hazards are included in the both Healthcare Facilities and The Hospital eTool sections.
