Working Safely in Visiting Health Services

• Working Safely in Visiting Health Services (PDF 727kb)
  Document Type: Publication
  Keycode: VWA1014/01/05.06
  Industry: Community Services Health and Aged Care Sector 
  Category: Controlling OHS Hazards and Risks Manual Handling Working Alone 
  Division Author: Public Sector & Community Services
  Publication Date: 02 August 2006
  Date First Published: 02 August 2006
  Summary: This publication provides guidance information about managing health and safety in visiting health services. It covers general OHS management, occupational violence, manual handling and other sources of musculo-skeletal disorders.

About this publication

Working Safely in Visiting Health Services is a 40 page publication developed for: public and private hospitals; locums within medical practices; nursing and convalescent homes; welfare and charitable homes; paramedical services (therapists and allied health workers); and community health centres. Healthcare services that provide assessment and treatment in clientsÂ’ homes and other community settings are referred to as visiting health services. These services are delivered in a variety of locations, including private homes, rooming or boarding houses, supported accommodation residential services, crisis accommodation, community residential units, and hotels. The publication covers health and safety basics, with a focus on occupational violence and manual handling. It includes guidance and compliance examples for the industry, along with practical checklists and resources.