Download The Hidden Dangers of Personal Training

The Hidden Dangers of
Personal Training
The Threats of Infection as an
Occupational Hazard
Courtney Crane, PhD Student
Walden University
PUBH 8165-1 Environmental Health
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Heick
Spring, 2010
Overview
• Why are trainers at greater risk for certain
infectious diseases?
• What diseases are of specific concern to
personal trainers?
• Personal Preventative Measures
• Environmental Factors
The Trainer’s Environment
• Equipment is used in multiple successions
The Trainer’s Environment
• Equipment is used in multiple successions
• The Sweat Factor
The Trainer’s Environment
• Equipment is used in multiple successions
• The Sweat Factor
• Direct Contact
Gym Germs
Gym Germs
• Flu virus
Gym Germs
• Flu virus
• Ringworm
Gym Germs
• Flu virus
• Ringworm
• MRSA
Take Action
• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for
clients.
Take Action
• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for
clients.
• Remind clients to bring sweat towels
Take Action
• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for
clients.
• Remind clients to bring sweat towels
• Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every
use
Take Action
• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for
clients.
• Remind clients to bring sweat towels
• Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every
use
• Get vaccinated
Take Action
• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for
clients.
• Remind clients to bring sweat towels
• Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every
use
• Get vaccinated
• Cover any open wounds
Environmental Improvements
Environmental Improvements
• Educate Members
Environmental Improvements
• Educate Members
• Increase access to cleaning supplies
Environmental Improvements
• Educate Members
• Increase access to cleaning supplies
• Increase access to hand sanitizers
Additional Resources
• Influenza Vaccine Information
– http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/FluPage.shtml
• Hand Hygiene Tips
– http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/
• Know Your Rights
– http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/
Thank You!
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