| Document ID (ISN) | 106220 |
| CIS number |
07-139 |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Occupational safety and health in action: Home care workers |
| Original title |
La prévention en action. Les aides à domicile [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2006. 36p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
http://www.anact.fr/pls/portal/docs/1/19087.PDF [in French]
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| Abstract |
The purpose of this booklet is to offer guidance for the evaluation and prevention of occupational hazards among home care workers. It is aimed at employers as well as at workers and their representatives. It addresses the five steps of the prevention approach: preparation; hazard evaluation; definition of the action plan; implementation of the action plan; evaluation of the approach. Appendices include the main French laws and regulations, together with examples of a hazard evaluation checklist and a preventive action programme. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
hazard evaluation; social assistance services; domestic and related helpers, cleaners; social workers |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; legal aspects; safety guides; check lists; France |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation
Domestic workers
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