Lone Working Safety in Home and Community Settings

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Updated 23 Feb 2026 Certificate2 Ratings
As an aged care worker providing services in home and community settings, you will often find yourself alone in diverse and unpredictable environments. This Training Module will provide an overview of the risk management process, potential hazards you might encounter in home or community settings, and actions you can take to protect yourself and others from harm.

Content

10 Units • 13 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Unit 1: Introduction
1m
Unit 2: The Risk Management Process
1m
Unit 3: Identifying and Managing Hazards Home and Community Settings
1 Question
1m
Unit 4: Manual Handling
2 Questions
1m
Unit 5: Violence, Abuse and Aggression
1 Question
1m
Unit 6: Biological Hazards
1 Question
1m
Unit 7: Slips, Trips and Falls
1 Question
1m
Unit 8: Driving
1 Question
1m
Unit 9: Additional Safety Considerations
3 Questions
1m
Unit 10: Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the importance of personal safety while providing services in home and community settings.

2

Identify hazards that you might encounter while providing services in home and community settings.

3

Know what strategies you can use to manage hazards in home and community settings.

Who it's for:

Aged care workers who provide services in home and community settings.

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Last updated23 Feb 2026

Published23 Feb 2026

Due for review27 Feb 2029
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