Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Community Care:A Tool to Reduce Workplace HazardsPresented by: Taru Virkamaki, OCSA
Sandra Wilson, PSHSA
Why the tool was needed
2
• Evidence about injuries and hazards in the community
• Lack of accessible information for people working in the home environment
• Improve communication paths for hazard reporting and actions taken throughout three levels
2008 Lost Time Injury Count by Category for Home and Community Care
3Date Source: Injury Analysis Snap Shot SchemaSchedule 1
Snap Shot Date: Jun 2009 Date: Aug 2009
4
• OCSA, SCWSS and PSHSA applied for funding through the MOHLTC Healthy Work Environment Innovation fund to:– Research hazards in home care– Develop a three level tool outlining
hazard and controls– Pilot test the tool with PSW in the work
environment
Evidence Based
5
• Literature review produced 48 relevant articles and tools used around the world and across Canada
• These main hazards were identified
– Musculoskeletal Disorders
– Slips, Trips and Falls
– Driving– Workplace
Violence
– Infectious Diseases– Fire and
Emergencies– Chemicals– Kitchen Hazards
Evidence Based
6
• OCSA Member Agencies provided sample tools currently in use and feedback on:– who completes the tools– what they liked about the tool– what could be improved
• A variety of tools were received and we were able to use their comments about the tools to develop a new tool to meet any needs they identified
Evidence Based
• Draft tool was prepared based on the literature review and sample tools provided
• Draft tool was reviewed by PSWs to determine if:– language used was appropriate– if the information could help them
work safely and explained the role of the employer/CCAC in maintaining a safe work environment
7
Webinar
8
• Developed a 10 minute webinar that explains how to use the tool
• Webinar format makes it easy to provide the training to PSW and supervisors
• Webinar is free to access
Pilot Test
• Webinar and tool were piloted tested at St. Clair West Services for Seniors by PSWs and supervisors
• We gathered feedback on:– Webinar explained use of tool/form– Tool and Hazard report form were easy to
use and understand– If workers were most likely to report the
hazard verbally or using the form
9
Community Care:A Tool to Reduce Workplace Hazards
A Tool to Reduce Workplace Hazards
• Each hazard begins with a description of the hazard or interesting facts
11
A Tool to Reduce Workplace Hazards• It is followed by an orange box that
lists major risk factors and what might cause the injury.
12
A Tool to Reduce Workplace Hazards• For each hazard, there is suggested
training you should have received,• And what you should report to your
supervisor.
13
A Tool to Reduce Workplace Hazards
14
A Tool to Reduce Workplace Hazards
15
Hazard Report Form
Front Back
16
A Tool to Reduce Workplace Hazards• The instructions for using the hazard
report form are on the back pocket of the kit
17
A Tool to Reduce Workplace Hazards
• The back cover of the tool has a space for key contact names and numbers, including emergency numbers.
18
How the tool can help
19
• Points out the many hazards• Provides suggestions to control the
hazards• Offers a method for clear reporting and
tracking of hazards between levels• Record emergency contact numbers on
back page for easy reference• Fosters the safety culture in an
organization
Impact on Safety Culture
20
• Sharing information and working together is an important step in ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. An organization with a positive safety culture is one where staff members– Are asked for their input and are involved in
decision making– Are comfortable sharing their suggestions and
concerns, and– Are recognized and rewarded for their positive
contributions.
Webinar and Tool
21
• Access for free from our three websites
www.ocsa.on.ca
www.servciesforseniors.ca
www.pshsa.ca
Summary
22
By working together at all
levels, and sharing information,
we can reduce workplace injury
to community care workers!
23
If you have comments and suggestions on this tool, please forward to:
Taru Virkamaki – [email protected]
Ada Wong – [email protected]
Sandra Wilson – [email protected]
