Staying Injury Free at Work

As a personal care worker, the safety of older Australians in their care is paramount, but personal safety is just as important. In this set, workers will learn how to prevent injuries at work sustained to both parties by recognising appropriate controls and factors that may cause harm. They will also learn how to assess risks to prevent falls and strains and identify certain tools to aid in injury prevention.

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By the end of this question set, learners will be able to:

• Interpret workplace injury information to support safe work practices.
• Select appropriate controls to help reduce the risk of injury when caring for older Australians.
• Recognise factors that increase the risk of injury to ensure you perform manual tasks safely.
• Recognise appropriate controls that help reduce the risk of injury when caring for older Australians.

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1. Bed to chair transfer
2. Common injuries
3. Sudden injuries
4. Risk factors
5. External risks
6. Identifying risks
7. Control factors
8. Preparing for a task
9. Lifting
10. Showering older Australians
11. Walking assistance
12. Transfers