What Is Endometrial Cancer

The innner lining is the most common place in the uterus for cancer to begin. Cancer can interfere with the working of the uterus and may invade nearby organs. Endometrial cancer may also spread to other parts of the body. This spread is called metastasis. The more cancer spreads, the harder it is to treat.

Bloodborne Pathogens: If You’re Exposed

Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing germs carried in blood or other body fluids. If blood or body fluids have touched your eyes, mouth, nose, or any other opening or break in your skin, you've been involved in an exposure incident. Here's what you need to know.

Bloodborne Pathogens: After an Accident

Whether or not housekeeping is a regular part of your job, at some time you might be involved in cleaning up after an accident. Correct cleaning of the accident site keeps blood or body fluids away from yourself and others. Read on to learn more.

Bloodborne Pathogens: When an Accident Happens

Suddenly you're faced with an accident on the job. With a quick study of the situation, you can decide how best to handle it. Before you help, take the right steps to protect yourself and others from infection from bloodborne pathogens.

Bloodborne Pathogens: Understanding Controls

Your employer will put into place safe work practices, procedures, tools, and equipment (controls) to help guide and protect you from bloodborne pathogens. Learn your employer's controls. Then follow them to protect yourself.

Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens

Blood or body fluids may contain germs (pathogens) that can cause disease. If there is an accident at work involving blood or body fluids, these germs can be spread. These are the most common causes of infection in the workplace. Read on to learn more.

Ergonomics and MSDs: Quiz

Take this short quiz to find out how much you know about ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Select the best answer for each question. Answers are at the bottom of the page.

Reducing Risk of MSDs: Posture at Your Workstation

Having correct posture reduces strain on soft tissues. When you're in neutral position, your bone structure supports you and provides a stable base to move from. To stay close to neutral, try these tips.