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Safety Risks & Prevention
Eleos aims to promote and support a safe and healthy work environment for staff, including while working in the community and client homes. We are committed to educating staff, identifying potential safety risks, preventing harm and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
The content below is aimed to equip our staff to identify potential safety risks, preventative measures and practical responses & for ensuring your personal safety prior to, during and when exiting field and home visits.
Home Visiting Safety: Staying Safe & Aware on the Job
Field Visit Training Videos
This video was created by the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Public Health Division, Maternal and Child Health Section. The intended audience is public health home visitors, although many of the tips and topics discussed are applicable to other fields as well.
Safety for Professionals Conducting Home Visits
In this video the hosts present safety strategies to be utilized before, during and exiting home visits and promote reflection on personal strategies to facilitate your personal safety.
Social Work Safety
Kristen Kremer is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Kansas State University and in this video provides insight for frontline workers to ensure their safety, including preparation and precautions.
Home Visit: Addressing APS Professional Safety
This short clip can be used as a training tool for APS professional’s own safety when conducting home visits. It addresses ways for APS professionals to assess safety concerns that are common in the field. Use this video to incorporate discussions about safety within your APS programs.
Home Visit Safety Checklist
We have created a home visit Safety Checklist for our staff who conduct home visits. The checklist is a tool and job aid that staff should read, review and reference for each visit.
Feel free to print the Checklist and keep a copy in your vehicle.
It is highly recommended that you download the document to your cell phone for easy access.
Support Worker Staff Health & Safety Committee Charter
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Support Worker Health & Safety Policy & Procedure
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Support Staff Safety Training
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