Homecare
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Safety Talk: Reducing lifting and bending in child care
https://www.worksafebc.com/-/media/CDDD50F51C114EE78CAA571648259188.ashx
Working with young children may involve some actions or movements that can present the risk of musculoskeletal injury (MSI). In this safety talk, learn ergonomic tips about your workspace that can reduce the risk.
Source: WorkSafe BC
Oregon Home Care Commission - Home Care Worker Training
http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/spd/Pages/adv/hcc/training.aspx
This site provides information on homecare working training in Oregon.
Source: OHA
OSH Answer Fact Sheets: Working Alone - Off-site
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/workingalone_offsite.html
Precautions should be used when workers are alone and working away from a central office. Unexpected events in unfamiliar environments can increase the risk of violence to the employee.
Source: CCOHS
Oregon Care Partners - No-Cost Training
https://www.oregoncarepartners.com/
Oregon Care Partners is pleased to be able to provide quality training to you at no cost, thanks to funding by the State of Oregon.
Source: Oregon Care Partners
Home Care
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/industries/health-care-social-services/topics/home-care
Providing home care can present additional health and safety challenges, as most homes were never intended or designed to be workplaces. The three most common causes of work-related injuries are overexertion; slips, trips, and falls; and motor vehicle incidents.
Source: WorkSafe BC
Safety Checklists for the Homecare Industry
This article, written by Lori Severson and Dr. Robyn Gershon addresses the usefulness of checklists to enhance workplace safety in the homecare indusry.
Source: Lockton
Caregiver Stress
http://www.alz.org/care/alzheimers-dementia-caregiver-stress-burnout.asp
It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you. Read on to learn symptoms and ways to avoid burnout.
Source: Alzheimer's Association
Online Training Helps Protect Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers from Workplace Violence
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2015-118/default.html
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses online training course incorporates lesson text, videos depicting actual workplace violence incidents, and testimonials from nurses.
Source: NIOSH
WorkSafe BC: Dementia: Understanding Risks and Preventing Violence
http://www.worksafebcmedia.com/media/WebBooks/Dementia/#welcome
Dementia: Understanding risks and preventing violence is an interactive web book based on the print publication (PDF 957 KB) of the same name, including video clips from our series Working with Dementia: Safe Work Practices for Caregivers.
Source: WorkSafe BC
How to Prevent Driving Related Injuries for Home Healthcare Workers
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-122/?s_cid=3ni7d2TW1209251800
Driving from client to client, home healthcare workers are at high risk for motor vehicle-related injuries
Source: NIOSH