Updated Worker Safety Awareness Program
The Adult Family Home Worker Safety Awareness Program is a free, statewide training program that teaches adult family home providers and caregivers how to identify, prevent, and respond to common workplace hazards in care settings (like injuries from lifting, exposure to hazardous drugs, and bloodborne pathogens). It is designed to help adult family homes comply with Labor & Industries (L&I) requirements while building a stronger safety culture and reducing injuries.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the updated Adult Family Home Industry Worker Safety Awareness Program on June 16, 2026. This enhanced training will make workplace safety more accessible, practical, and relevant for providers and staff. Designed for today’s workforce, the e-Course automatically adapts to desktops, tablets, and smartphones, allowing learners to train anytime, anywhere.
Featuring 43 interactive micro-modules, including four quizzes, the updated e-Course offers flexible training that accommodates busy workdays. Each module takes 15 minutes or less to complete. The revamped safety training program also includes supplemental resources such as educational PDFs in seven languages, fun interactive games, knowledge checks, and optional modules to enhance learning. Users will explore topics such as PPE, ergonomics, hazardous drugs, and other common workplace hazards, while gaining a better understanding of L&I requirements and regulations.
Participants who successfully complete the program and pass all four quizzes will earn continuing education credits. This program was designed to strengthen safety practices, support caregivers, and enhance the well-being of those receiving care. After taking the e-Course, users will be able to prevent workplace injuries and promote a safer environment in Adult Family Homes.
Stay tuned for additional details as we approach the June 16th launch date. We look forward to sharing this updated training program with the Adult Family Home community.
10 FAQs: Adult Family Home Worker Safety Awareness Training
- How is the updated AFH Worker Safety Awareness program different from the current Worker Safety Awareness program?
a. Modules have been broken down into mini modules, each taking approximately 5–15 minutes to complete
b. The updated training program has been transformed into an interactive e-learning course that automatically adjusts to the learner’s device and screen size
c. Additional pictures, videos, Jeopardy-inspired games, and supplemental resources have been incorporated into the course
d. The e-Course will also be available in Spanish plus an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) version
2. How long does the updated AFH Worker Safety Awareness training take to complete?
a. Depends on the user. We estimate that the full training will take most users between 5 and 7 hours to complete.
3. Do I need to complete the training in a single session?
a. No. Users will be able to easily pause and return anytime to complete the training.
b. The updated training is designed to be self-paced and flexible for busy schedules. People can learn at their own pace.
4. What % do you need on each quiz to pass and earn CE credit
a. There are four quizzes and each quiz has 20 questions. Users must have a score of 75% or higher to pass (15 out of 20 correct = passing). To receive CE credit, users must pass all four quizzes in the training.
5. How many times can I retake the quizzes if I fail?
a. Users have unlimited tries to pass each of the four quizzes
6. What language(s) will the e-Course be available in?
a. There will be an English, Spanish and ADA e-Course available in the AFHC Learning Management System (Cornerstone) portal.
b. The plan is for the English and ADA versions to launch on 6/16/26. The Spanish version will launch by 6/30/36 or sooner.
7. Are there training materials in other languages?
a. There will be 15 educational PDF documents available in seven languages: English, Amharic, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Tagalog. These PDFs will be available in June 2026.
8. Do I need to be a member of an Adult Family Home Council to take the e-Course and earn continuing education credits?
a. No. The updated Worker Safety Awareness Program is available to all learners regardless of their AFHC membership status.
b. To earn continuing education credits, participants must complete the training and successfully pass all four quizzes.
9. Do I use the same Cornerstone login? Is that how I will access the e-Course?
a. Yes, all users with existing accounts in the AFHC Partner Portal will continue logging into the same portal using their existing account credentials. If users do not already have an AFHC Cornerstone log in, they can create one.
b. Log in website: The Adult Family Home Council Login
10. Who funded the development of this revised Adult Family Home Worker Safety Awareness training program?
a. This project was funded through the Safety & Health Investment Projects (SHIP) program, a grant initiative of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). SHIP supports innovative projects that improve workplace safety, reduce injuries and illnesses, and help injured workers successfully return to work. More than 130 projects have received SHIP funding since the program began.
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