Start with the hazard and the task. Safe patient handling concerns how a transfer is planned and equipped; an exposure response concerns what happens after an incident.
Blood, sharps and respiratory exposures
Prevention plans, equipment, training and reporting after an exposure.
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plans · Sharps Injury Prevention Programs
- Needlestick Reporting at Work · Respiratory Protection Programs for Nurses
- Respirator Fit Testing and Seal Checks · Personal Protective Equipment Training
Transfers and the physical work environment
Choose the right handling equipment and investigate recurring risks on the unit.
- Safe Patient Handling Programs · Lift Teams and Patient Mobility Equipment
- Ergonomics for Nurses · Slips Trips and Falls in Healthcare Workplaces
- Latex Allergy in Healthcare Workplaces
Chemicals, hazardous drugs and equipment
Find hazard information, controls and staff responsibilities for a particular exposure.
- Hazard Communication for Nurses · Safety Data Sheets in Healthcare
- Hazardous Drug Handling Programs · Surgical Smoke Protection
- Radiation Safety Roles for Nurses · Laser Safety in Healthcare Settings
- Workplace Noise in Healthcare
Fatigue, violence and working alone
Recognize work patterns and settings that call for additional support.
- Fatigue Risk Management in Nursing · Night Work and Circadian Disruption
- Workplace Violence Reporting Systems · Home Visit Safety for Nurses
Emergency preparation and reporting
Separate the immediate response from later documentation and review.
- Emergency Action Plans in Healthcare · Disaster Preparedness Roles for Nurses
- Occupational Injury Records and OSHA Reporting
Sources
- NIOSH: Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (accessed 2026-11-11)
- FDA: Patient Lifts (accessed 2026-11-11)
- 29 CFR 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens (accessed 2026-11-11)