Safety Partners were proud to host ‘The Safety Lounge: Disability, Aged and Community Care’ during the month of March.
Below are a number of key takeaways from this insightful session. You can also view the recording and download the slides presented at this webinar.
The Safety Lounge: Disability, Aged and Community Care
Speakers: Michelle Martin (Inspector for Care) and Amy Bornes (Senior Engagement Officer)
Learning Outcomes:Â
Health Care and Social Assistance Sector (HSCA):
- State of the sectorÂ
- SWNSW commitment to the sectorÂ
- WHS dutiesÂ
- Guidance material – overviewÂ
- Psychosocial hazardsÂ
- Respect at work Â
Speaker: Lydia Marshall, Trust and Safety ManagerÂ
Learning Outcomes:Â
- Company overviewÂ
- Overview of Hireup model and risks associated with flexibilityÂ
- Risk profile:
- Field work and limitations with workplace interventionÂ
- Biological risksÂ
- Manual handlingÂ
- Risk management processes for carersÂ
- Client requests; freedom. Extra risk and control processÂ
- Positive reporting cultureÂ
- WHS training/technologyÂ
- Consultation and communicating WHS messagesÂ
Speaker: Tammie Smith (Senior Risk Manager)Â
Learning Outcomes:Â
- Company overviewÂ
- Emergency management and BCPÂ
- ConsultationÂ
Speaker: Anna Ly (Senior Associate)Â
Learning Outcomes:Â
- Updates in the legal worldÂ
- When safety goes wrongÂ
- Legal privilegeÂ
How Safety Partners can helpÂ
Safety Partners have been delivering comprehensive rehab, safety and wellbeing services since 2004. We have a clear objective to reduce the human and financial costs of worker injuries and illnesses.Â
Disclaimer – these articles are provided to supply general safety information to people responsible for OHS in their organisation. They are general in nature and do not substitute for legal and/or professional advice. We always suggest that organisations obtain information specific to their needs. Additional information can be found at https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/Â