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Safety Manual

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The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) (DHS) will not discriminate against

anyone. This means ODHS will help all who qualify. ODHS will not deny help to anyone

based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs,

or disability. You can file a complaint if you think ODHS singled you out because of any of

these things.

If you have questions or need this document in a different format, please contact the Oregon

Home Care Commission or your local ODHS office.

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comun¨ªquese con Oregon Home Care Commission o su oficina local de ODHS.

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May 2022

Recent events over the last two years have made it clear: Oregonians need you! You have been

on the front lines providing key services for thousands of older adults, people experiencing

disabilities, persons living with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and individuals

with a disabling behavioral health condition. The services you provide are the reason these

Oregonians can stay in their homes, be part of their communities, and live the richest life

possible. I continue to be inspired by the work you do and how you touch the lives of so many.

Just as your work is essential, your safety and the safety of consumer-employers is essential.

The Oregon Homecare Commission (OHCC) is committed to the health and safety of both

workers and consumer-employers. This Safety Manual, along with courses offered by the

OHCC, provides tools so you can do your job as safely as possible.

We ask that you review this Safety Manual and keep a copy for your future reference. OHCC

courses, such as Preventing Disease Transmission and Protecting Against Sprains and Strains,

build on many of the skills and concepts in this manual. We encourage you to attend these

courses, free of charge, as a means to continue your professional development and safety

focus. Your commitment to safety ensures you can continue to provide the services we know

are key and safeguards the health, safety and wellness of the consumer-employer(s) you serve.

Again, thank you for providing such vital services. The services you provide allow those

whom you serve to continue to live as independently as possible in their homes, which is so

important to so many.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Miller

Cheryl Miller

Executive Director, Oregon Home Care Commission

550 Capitol St. N.E., Salem, OR 97301 / 503-378-2733 / DHS/spd/adv/hcc

Contents:

Care Provider Safety Manual

Introduction .................................................................................. 6

Overview.......................................................................................................6

Safety guidelines...........................................................................................6

Health and safety training...........................................................................7

Employer Resource Connection................................................................8

The OHCC Registry....................................................................................8

Drug-free workplace....................................................................................8

Roles.............................................................................................................10

Reporting Abuse.........................................................................................12

Communicating safety concerns..............................................................13

Workers¡¯ compensation claims assistance...............................................15

Emergencies ................................................................................ 17

Emergency action plan.............................................................................. 17

Earthquakes.................................................................................................21

Hazards in and outside the home ............................................... 24

Hazard assessment......................................................................................24

Housekeeping..............................................................................................25

Step stool and utility ladder safety...........................................................25

Walking surfaces.........................................................................................26

Proper lighting............................................................................................26

Oxygen safety..............................................................................................26

Fire safety.....................................................................................................28

Poison safety................................................................................................28

Electrical safety...........................................................................................30

Firearms safety............................................................................................30

Animal safety..............................................................................................30

Driver safety................................................................................................32

Challenging behaviors...............................................................................33

Harassment-free workplace.......................................................................34

Protecting your body at work ......................................................37

Self-care........................................................................................................37

Preventing strains and sprains..................................................................38

Risk factors..................................................................................................40

Transfers.......................................................................................................42

Durable medical equipment and assistive devices.................................43

Body mechanics for workers.....................................................................44

Protecting against disease transmission..................................... 46

Infectious disease........................................................................................46

Protecting yourself from disease..............................................................49

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)....................................................50

Conclusion ...................................................................................57

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