In the realm of community service, our role as workers holds significant importance, often extending to providing assistance within the confines of someone's home.
For those engaged in community services, exposure to diverse hazards is inevitable, contingent upon the nature of services, geographic locations, and the clientele under care.
To facilitate the enhancement of workplace safety, WorkCover Queensland offers valuable information and resources for community service providers, workers, and individuals receiving services. Key resources include:
- "When community workers come to your home" (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- "Restricted use lifts in homes for people with limited mobility" (PDF, 0.08 MB)
- "Guide to working safely in people's homes" (PDF, 1.93 MB)
The provided interactive checklists complement the "Guide to working safely in people's homes" and should be utilized in collaboration with the involved workers. While the checklists are not exhaustive, their completion ensures a comprehensive approach tailored to specific circumstances. The checklists encompass:
- Accessibility and safety of premises (PDF, 0.07 MB)
- Manual tasks (PDF, 0.04 MB)
- Equipment (PDF, 0.05 MB)
- Hazardous substances (PDF, 0.03 MB)
- Checklist overview (PDF, 0.03 MB)
Additionally, the Health Care and Social Assistance Strategy 2019-2022 (PDF, 0.65 MB) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at mitigating injuries and diseases within the Queensland health care and social assistance sector.
For a deeper understanding of addressing work health and safety risks, a webinar featuring Suzanne Johnson, Dr. Keith Adam, and Brooke Dench explores the impact of good work design. Recognizing that work design involves various roles, such as managers, business owners, substance and structure designers, and work process designers, the webinar delves into key strategies to manage risks effectively in the health care and social assistance industry.