Inspection
Regular site inspections identify new or previously missed hazards and failures in hazard controls. Checklists, narrative debriefings, and employee surveys are all useful in gathering information. Inspections for hazard identification and worker compliance with health and safety policies keep a program current and relevant. The Home Care Worker Safety Assessment Tool may be a useful tool for inspections. Inspection tools can also be developed combining the results of several of the completed Safety Assessment forms.
Recommendations
- Observe the workplaces
- Investigate complaints from workers
- Examine accident and near miss records
- Examine sickness figures
- Use simple surveys to ask your co-workers about their health and safety concerns
- Use check-lists to help inspect the workplaces
- Read reports about homecare health and safety
Self Study
Using the pictures and information provided, answer the following questions.
a. List the potential unsafe cnditions or hazards you see in the community and home environment presented.
b. Complete the Workplace Assessment Tool using the the pictures provided.
c. How would this impact your health & safety program?
