The Hidden Dangers of Personal Training

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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 Health
• Instructor Dr. Rebecca Heick
• Spring, 2010

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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

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The Trainers Environment

• Equipment is used in multiple successions

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The Trainers Environment

• Equipment is used in multiple successions
• The Sweat Factor

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The Trainers Environment

• Equipment is used in multiple successions
• The Sweat Factor
• Direct Contact

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Gym Germs
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Gym Germs

• Flu virus

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Gym Germs

• Flu virus
• Ringworm

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Gym Germs

• Flu virus
• Ringworm
• MRSA

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Take Action

• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment
  for clients.

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Take Action

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

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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

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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

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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

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Environmental Improvements
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Environmental Improvements

• Educate Members

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Environmental Improvements

• Educate Members
• Increase access to cleaning supplies

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Environmental Improvements

• Educate Members
• Increase access to cleaning supplies
• Increase access to hand sanitizers

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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/

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Thank You!
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