Certified Healthcare Facilities Safety Specialist (CHFSS)

This four-day course focuses on some of the hazards and controls found in the hospital setting and describes standard requirements as well as recommended safe work practices for employee safety and health. Hospitals and personal care facilities employ approximately 1.6 million workers at 21,000 work sites, and many occupational health and safety hazards exist throughout these facilities. This course breaks down the hazards associated with the various departments and suggests solutions for avoiding, minimizing, controlling, or eliminating them whenever possible.