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The Hidden Dangers of Personal Training The Threats of Infection as an Occupational Hazard Courtney Crane, PhD Student Walden University PUBH 8165-1 Environmental.

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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? Why are trainers at greater risk for certain infectious diseases? What diseases are of specific concern to personal trainers? What diseases are of specific concern to personal trainers? Personal Preventative Measures Personal Preventative Measures Environmental Factors Environmental Factors

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

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

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

6 Gym Germs

7 Flu virus Flu virus

8 Gym Germs Flu virus Flu virus Ringworm Ringworm

9 Gym Germs Flu virus Flu virus Ringworm Ringworm MRSA MRSA

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

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

12 Take Action Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for clients. Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for clients. Remind clients to bring sweat towels Remind clients to bring sweat towels Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every use Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every use

13 Take Action Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for clients. Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for clients. Remind clients to bring sweat towels Remind clients to bring sweat towels Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every use Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every use Get vaccinated Get vaccinated

14 Take Action Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for clients. Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for clients. Remind clients to bring sweat towels Remind clients to bring sweat towels Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every use Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every use Get vaccinated Get vaccinated Cover any open wounds Cover any open wounds

15 Environmental Improvements

16 Educate Members Educate Members

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

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

19 Additional Resources Influenza Vaccine Information Influenza Vaccine Information –http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/FluPage.shtml Hand Hygiene Tips Hand Hygiene Tips –http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/ Know Your Rights 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 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). (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 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 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). (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). (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 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 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 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 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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