Resources Developed by Other Organizations
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Resources
- Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others: Home Care Workers’ Handbook & Training Curriculum
- NIOSH Hazard Review: Occupational Hazards in Home Healthcare
NIOSH Fast Facts
- How to Prevent Needlesticks and Sharps Injuries (pdf)
- How to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (pdf)
- How to Prevent Violence on the Job (pdf)
- How to Prevent Driving-Related Injuries (pdf)
- How to Prevent Latex Allergies (pdf)
- How to Prevent Exposure in Unsafe Conditions (pdf)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Occupational Health Surveillance Program Resources
- Asthma in Home Care Aides
- Asthma and Cleaning Products at Work (English)
- A Asma e os Produtos de Limpeza no Ambiente de Trabal ho (Portuguese)
- El asma y los productos de limpieza en el trabajo (Spanish)
Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction (TURI) Institute Resources
The National Academies Press Resources
- The Future of Home Health Care: Workshop Summary
- Health Care Comes Home: The Human Factors
- The Role of Human Factors in Home Health Care: Workshop Summary
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Resources
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Home Health and Personal Care Aides
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention