An occupational health nurse is planning injury-prevention educational sessions.Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?

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The role of the occupational health nurse is focused on keeping the work site safe for employees.Experienced and new workers alike may not know all of the strategies to prevent injury.They need to be educated regarding such matters.OSHA applies to all companies.Annual, not every 2 years, TB testing is recommended for food handling.Union approval is not required to remove an employee from a job for safety or health reasons.Physical and cognitive changes, which are part of middle age, may predispose workers to injury (i.e., decline in vision/hearing).Removing a worker from a particular job may be indicated if the worker might endanger coworkers, if the worker has a disease condition that might be aggravated by the job, or if the worker is taking prescribed medications with potentially harmful side effects.The worker must be aware of the protective clothing that should be worn, sanitation measures for the work environment, general hygiene measures, and proper immunization.

An Occupational Health Nurse Is Planning Injury-Prevention Educational Sessions