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Injury Prevention Resources for Health Care - Home Care


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The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the health care industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

Home and Community Health Worker Handbook BK104

This handbook is written for workers in the field of home and community health care. This handbook was written to help you:

  • Identify the types of activities that put you at risk of injury and illness.
  • Prevent injuries and illnesses.
  • Know what to do if you are hurt or ill.
  • Know your workplace rights and responsibilities.
  • Know where to find more information.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC, and OSHAH (Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC)
* PDF (747 KB)
* Available in print from Publications, Videos, and Forms Distribution.

Make Your Home Safer for Care Workers PH94

This brochure is for agencies that provide care in people's homes, to give to their clients before the first visit by a care worker. The brochure outlines what the clients need to do to make their home safe for their care workers. The back panel of the brochure has space for agencies to stamp their contact information.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (926 KB)

* Also available in the following languages:

* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.

Leave When It's Unsafe

Many healthcare workers work alone in the community. Learn what to do if you feel threatened or unsafe.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* Video (3 min 19 sec)



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