of Homeless Encampments Courtesy of Chris Ott City of Tacoma Homeless Population Transients Squatters Hobos Tramps Vagrants Bums Vagabonds The hobo works and wanders the tramp dreams and wanders and the bum drinks and wanders ID: 194669
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Common Hazards ofHomeless Encampments
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Ott
, City of TacomaSlide2
Homeless PopulationTransientsSquattersHobosTramps
Vagrants
Bums
Vagabonds "The hobo works and wanders, the tramp dreams and wanders, and the bum drinks and wanders." Dr. Ben L. Reitman
Single MenUnemployedVictims of the recession?Poor / destituteSuffer from addictionsAlcoholismDrug abuseMental illnessDepression
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Ott
, City of TacomaSlide3
Homeless Encampments take a variety of forms
Tent cities
Groups living under freeway overpasses
I-5 Seattle
Seattle
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Ott
, City of TacomaSlide4
Homeless Encampments take a variety of forms Skid Row
Occupy Tacoma
Groups sleeping in parks
Portland
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Ott
, City of TacomaSlide5
Homeless Encampments take a variety of forms
Blue Tarp Camper
Zen Bentwood ChaletCourtesy of Chris Ott, City of TacomaSlide6
Common Hazards
Blood-borne Pathogens
HIV / AIDS
HepatitisBio-HazardsFecesSharps
Vector HazardsRats and miceHanta VirusSpidersPoisonsDrug Labs
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Ott
, City of TacomaSlide7
Blood-borne Pathogens Blood-borne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Needle sticks and other sharps-related injuries may expose workers to blood-borne pathogens.
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Ott
, City of TacomaSlide8
Blood-Borne BMPsWear disposable gloves and sturdy shoesDo NOT pick up bundles of debrisDon’t put your hands inside anything
Carefully place syringes in a Sharps Container
If you do get a needle stick; DON’T PANIC! Wrap the needle in a secure package and take it with you to the hospital.
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Ott
, City of TacomaSlide9
Bio-HazardsFecesVomitFood WasteMRSA
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Ott
, City of TacomaSlide10
BIO-Hazard BMPsWear disposable glovesWear sturdy shoes
Use a shovel to remove anything gross
Put gross things in secure containers
Use Sharps Containers for syringes
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MRSAMRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (
MRSA
) is a type (strain) of staph bacteria that does not respond to some antibiotics that are commonly used to treat staph infections.
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, City of TacomaSlide12
MRSA BMPsDon’t go inside tents.Don’t generate dust and avoid breathing dustProtect your skin, eyes, ears, nose, and throatWash with soap!
Wash with soap!
Wash with soap!
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Vector HazardsBeware of rats and mice nesting in garbageAvoid breathing dustWatch for spiders
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Ott
, City of TacomaSlide14
Meth LabsDo
NOT
pick up drug lab materials !
Call your local police or sheriff (non-emergency)
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Homeless Encampment BMPsReport Homeless Encampments to :Do not argue with or provoke homeless people; they have nothing to lose and you have nothing to gain.Wear Personal Protective Equipment when removing camps or debris
Wash your hands and change your clothing before you go home!
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Ott, City of Tacoma