environmental, health and safety training and technical assistance 

Ergonomic Training for Maryland Nursing Homes
Program in PowerPoint Format Available by Request

       
MCET's work in the safety and health field led to the development and delivery of training programs for the nursing industry.  The feedback from several training sessions across Maryland with the non-acute healthcare sector identified a need for ergonomics training in the Nursing Home industry.  Therefore, MCET applied for an OSHA grant under the Susan B. Harwood Program.  As a recipient of this grant, we developed a training program related to Ergonomics in the Nursing Industry.

The final program consists of a PowerPoint presentation and associated training files.  These are now available by request for nursing homes to integrate as needed into their training programs. 

Training topics focus on Training Workers for Involvement in the Ergonomics Process as follows:

·         Topic 1:  Ergonomics:  What Is It?  And What’s In It For Me?
·         Topic 2:  Musculoskeletal Disorders:  When You Feel It – Report It!
·         Topic 3:  Resident Assessment for Safe Lifting/Movement
·         Topic 4:  Using Ergonomics to Take Care of “Number 1”

TRAIN YOUR OWN EMPLOYEES USING A TRAINING PROGRAM AVAILABLE IN POWERPOINT.  Please read the agreement below if you are interested in receiving this program.        
 

Agreement Ergonomics Training Program for Maryland Nursing Homes The Maryland Center for Environmental Training at the College of Southern Maryland asks that the recipient requesting or downloading the materials agree to the following prior to using it. The training materials may not be sold to anyone. The training materials may be used to supplement other training materials.  The recipient agrees to acknowledge the source of the materials in any publications reporting use of it. The recipient, by requesting the training materials, agrees to conditions below. This ergonomics training program and accompanying literature has been conducted and/or produced using the best judgment and experience of professionals with long-standing histories of providing guidance and assistance.  While these program materials are intended to be comprehensive, neither the Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET), a department of the College of Southern Maryland, nor the Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) represent that implementation of these materials and recommendations will ensure compliance with State or Federal requirements.  MCET and OSHA assume no liability for the use of these materials. I have read and understood the conditions outlined in this Agreement and I agree to abide by them in the use of the materials.  To request the training program please e-mail MCET at info@mcet.org with your name, organization name, and mailing address.

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