Safety Report: Covid-19 OSHA Complaint, UnityPoint Health Methodist, 221 NE Glen Oak, PEORIA, IL, 61636, USA
4 years ago • business
Regulatory Report
221 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, 61636 Illinois, United States
1. Employees working in the Emergency Department are exposed to illnesses including coronavirus and the employer does not ensure the powered air purifying respirator filters are changed on a replacement cycle. 2. Employees are exposed to strains and crush-by injuries when moving bariatric beds with obese patients and the employer does not ensure mechanical devices to move the patients or enough staff with procedures that will prevent injuries. 3. Employees working in the Emergency Department are exposed to punches, being choked and other assaults and the employer does not always investigate the instances and ensure security is used to control patients. Employees are exposed to psych patients and have not received crisis intervention training. 4. Employees are exposed to illnesses from blood and needles that were not cleaned from drawers and floors in the Emergency Department.Alleged Hazards: 4, Employees Exposed: 25
Source: Osha.gov | Receipt Date: 2021-02-23
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