The OH&S Assessment in your Careseekers account allows you to record important safety information about the environment where support will take place.
Providing this information helps workers understand the care setting before delivering support and ensures they are aware of any safety considerations within the home or support location.
Completing the OH&S Assessment also helps maintain documentation that may support NDIS or Support at Home compliance requirements, where safety considerations and risk awareness are important.
Key points
The OH&S Assessment allows you to:
- document safety considerations in the care environment
- inform workers about potential risks
- record important equipment or mobility supports in the home
- support safe care delivery for both clients and workers
Where do I complete the OH&S Assessment?
To complete the assessment:
- Log in to your Careseekers account
- Go to My Care Dashboard
- Click Manage My Account
- Select Compliance
- Open OH&S Assessment
From here you can complete or update the form.
What information should be included in the OH&S Assessment?
The assessment may include information about the environment where care will be delivered.
Examples may include:
- mobility equipment used in the home
- accessibility considerations such as stairs or narrow spaces
- pets in the home
- equipment or lifting considerations
- environmental hazards workers should be aware of
Providing clear information helps workers understand how to deliver support safely.
Why is the OH&S Assessment important?
The OH&S Assessment helps ensure workers understand the environment before providing support.
It can help:
- reduce safety risks
- ensure workers are aware of important considerations
- support safe working practices
- provide clear safety information before support begins
This information can be particularly helpful when more than one worker may be providing support.
Can I update the assessment later?
Yes. The OH&S Assessment can be updated whenever circumstances change.
You may wish to update it if:
- the care environment changes
- new equipment is introduced
- mobility needs change
- safety considerations change
Keeping this information current helps workers provide safe support.
Do workers see the OH&S information?
Yes. Compliance documents form part of worker contracts so workers can review relevant safety information before providing support.
This helps ensure workers understand the environment and any safety considerations before starting services.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I complete the OH&S Assessment?
You can complete it through My Care Dashboard → Manage My Account → Compliance.
Why is the OH&S Assessment important?
It provides workers with important safety information about the care environment.
Is this relevant for NDIS or Support at Home funded services?
Yes. Recording safety considerations can help support documentation requirements associated with funded care.
Can I update the assessment later?
Yes. The assessment can be updated whenever circumstances change.
What type of safety information should be included?
Information about the environment, equipment, mobility considerations and other safety risks that workers should understand.
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