The following WorkSafe Queensland guide provides practical advice to health and community service organisations about how to manage work health and safety for community workers working in people’s homes.
It outlines many common hazards found in the community services sector, primarily in the home environment, and provides solutions based on the principles of risk management.
It is important that everyone, including clients and primary carers, to work together to identify work health and safety risks and the best ways to manage them.
A guide to working safely in people’s homes: Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
The following Carers Tasmania resources may also help understand your rights and how to look after your wellbeing.