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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?

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The Hidden Dangers of Personal Training

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. The Trainer’s Environment • Equipment is used in multiple successions

  4. The Trainer’s Environment • Equipment is used in multiple successions • The Sweat Factor

  5. The Trainer’s Environment • Equipment is used in multiple successions • The Sweat Factor • Direct Contact

  6. Gym Germs

  7. Gym Germs • Flu virus

  8. Gym Germs • Flu virus • Ringworm

  9. Gym Germs • Flu virus • Ringworm • MRSA

  10. Take Action • Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for clients.

  11. Take Action • Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for clients. • Remind clients to bring sweat towels

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Environmental Improvements

  16. Environmental Improvements • Educate Members

  17. Environmental Improvements • Educate Members • Increase access to cleaning supplies

  18. Environmental Improvements • Educate Members • Increase access to cleaning supplies • Increase access to hand sanitizers

  19. 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/

  20. Thank You!

  21. References • ABC News. (2005, January 13). Is your health club unhealthy? Retrieved from http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/Fitness/story?id=410907&page=1 • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2008). CA-MERSA: Environmental management of staph and MRSA in community settings. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_Enviro_Manage.html • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2010, March 29). Physical activity for everyone: guidelines: adults. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html • Lewis, R. A. (1997). Ringworm. MedlinePlus. Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001439.htm • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). (1988). Guidelines for protecting the safety of health care workers. (PDF). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/88-119/pdfs/88-119.pdf • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). (2008). NIOSH program portfolio: Health care and social assistance: Occupational risks. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/hcsa/risks.html • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). (2010). Reducing illness at indoor water parks. (PDF). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/wp-solutions/2010-138/pdfs/2010-138.pdf • Mayo Clinic (2008). MRSA infection: Risk factors. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mrsa/DS00735/DSECTION=risk-factors • Meltzer, M. I., Cox, N. J., Fukuda, K. (1999). The economic impact of influenza in the United States: Priorities for intervention. Emerging infectious diseases, 5(5), 659-671. (PDF) Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no5/pdf/meltzer.pdf • United States Department of Human Services (DHS). 2010. About the flu. Retrieved from http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/about/index.html

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