The Hidden Dangers of The Hidden Dangers of Personal TrainingPersonal Training

The Threats of Infection as an The Threats of Infection as an Occupational HazardOccupational Hazard

Courtney Crane, PhD StudentCourtney Crane, PhD StudentWalden UniversityWalden University

PUBH 8165-1 Environmental HealthPUBH 8165-1 Environmental HealthInstructor: Dr. Rebecca HeickInstructor: Dr. Rebecca Heick

Spring, 2010Spring, 2010

OverviewOverview• Why are trainers at greater risk for Why are trainers at greater risk for

certain infectious diseases?certain infectious diseases?• What diseases are of specific concern What diseases are of specific concern

to personal trainers?to personal trainers?• Personal Preventative MeasuresPersonal Preventative Measures• Environmental FactorsEnvironmental Factors

The Trainer’s EnvironmentThe Trainer’s Environment• Equipment is used in multiple Equipment is used in multiple

successions successions

The Trainer’s EnvironmentThe Trainer’s Environment• Equipment is used in multiple Equipment is used in multiple

successionssuccessions

• The Sweat FactorThe Sweat Factor

The Trainer’s EnvironmentThe Trainer’s Environment• Equipment is used in multiple Equipment is used in multiple

successionssuccessions

• The Sweat FactorThe Sweat Factor

• Direct ContactDirect Contact

Gym GermsGym Germs

Gym GermsGym Germs• Flu virusFlu virus

Gym GermsGym Germs• Flu virusFlu virus

• RingwormRingworm

Gym GermsGym Germs• Flu virusFlu virus

• RingwormRingworm

• MRSAMRSA

Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment

for clients. for clients.

Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment

for clients. for clients.

• Remind clients to bring sweat towelsRemind clients to bring sweat towels

Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment

for clients. for clients.

• Remind clients to bring sweat towelsRemind clients to bring sweat towels

• Always launder uniforms and workout clothes Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every useafter every use

Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment

for clients. for clients.

• Remind clients to bring sweat towelsRemind clients to bring sweat towels

• Always launder uniforms and workout clothes Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every useafter every use

• Get vaccinatedGet vaccinated

Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for

clients. clients.

• Remind clients to bring sweat towelsRemind clients to bring sweat towels

• Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every useevery use

• Get vaccinatedGet vaccinated

• Cover any open woundsCover any open wounds

Environmental Environmental ImprovementsImprovements

Environmental Environmental ImprovementsImprovements• Educate MembersEducate Members

Environmental Environmental ImprovementsImprovements• Educate MembersEducate Members

• Increase access to cleaning suppliesIncrease access to cleaning supplies

Environmental Environmental ImprovementsImprovements• Educate MembersEducate Members

• Increase access to cleaning suppliesIncrease access to cleaning supplies

• Increase access to hand sanitizersIncrease access to hand sanitizers

Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources• Influenza Vaccine InformationInfluenza Vaccine Information

– http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/FluPage.shtmlhttp://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/FluPage.shtml

• Hand Hygiene TipsHand Hygiene Tips– http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/

• Know Your RightsKnow Your Rights– http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/

Thank You!Thank You!

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