Health Publications

Communicable Diseases

Bugs, Bites & Other Childhood Diseases - A presentation by the UFT Health & Safety Committee for UFT paraprofessionals.

DOE Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans.

Environmental Safety Publications

Environmental Health and Safety Publications

Ergonomics

Designing the job to fit you. Not forcing you to work in uncomfortable positions & postures.

Hazard Communication

The Goals of NYCDOE HAZCOM Program: To help reduce the risks involved in working with hazardous materials. To transmit vital information to employees about real and potential hazards of substances in the work place. To reduce the incidence and cost of illness and injury resulting from hazardous substances. To encourage a reduction in the volume and toxicity of hazardous substances.

Needlestick

Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, P.L. 106-430 The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act mandated... OSHA clarify and revise 29 CFR 1910.1030, the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

Nurses Hazwoper

Safe Procedures for Managing Contaminated Patients

School Secretaries Presentation

Course Objectives: For you to be able to - Identify risk factors for ergonomic injuries. Prevention strategies for avoiding common ergonomic hazards that lead to injury. Strategies to reduce stress during the workday

Stress

Stress:A Normal Response to a Demand/Threat

Understanding Students' Disabilities

Promoting positive behavior in the classroom.