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why should we keep accurate records of WHS hazards identified in the workplace?
There is a clear history of controls that have been implemented.
Easy to review if a hazard occurs at the same location or on the same piece of equipment.
Provides evidence of compliance.
Avoids severe physical, emotional and financial stress.
List 2 methods you could use to encourage staff to be part of OHS discussions.
1. Financial incentive
2. Time and location is easy and convenient for people
What is the purpose of the hierarchy of control model?
Prioritise control methods that provide a long term and sustainable risk reduction options.
In Victoria who must you consult with when addressing WHS issues?
HSR and the employee who was directly affected by the hazard.
How can you involve employees in WHS decision making? List 2 ways and describe each
1. Increase safety and compliance - people who use the space or machine on a regular basis will have first hand knowledge of what has or could go wrong and therefore be able to assist in ensuring procedures are up to date and correct.
2. Increased engagement - creating a buddy system enables people to actively engage and share their thoughts and opinions on WHS, take ownership of their safety as well as maintain a safe work environment.
Identify 1 internal and 1 external source where you can gain OHS information from.
Internal - OHS rep / HRS
External - Worksafe Vic
What are the basic principles of incident causation and injury processes?
1. Material
2. Environment
3. Personnel
4. Management
5. Task
Identify 3 WHS records that workplaces must keep.
1. Minutes of WHS meetings
2. written notices and updated documents from Worksafe
3. Incident reports
What are the 4 levels of the hierarchy of control model?
Eliminate (physically removing the hazard).
Reduce the risk = substitution (swap for a lesser risk), isolations (move people away from the risk), engineering (change the system and how it works).
Administrative controls (change how work is being performed in order to reduce risk)
PPE (lowest level of protection & least reliable control method)
Define the terms Hazard, Risk and Risk Factor
Hazard - a hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm
Risk - is the likelihood of the hazard causing harm
Risk Factor - something that increases the chance of the hazard causing harm
What are 3 different types of duty holders in a workplace and what are their responsibilities?
Eg:
Employer - provide a safe work environment and provide training as well as PPE
Employee - following safety procedures and using PPE
Contractors - ensuring their work doesnt cause harm to themselves or others in the space.
What are 3 ways you can communicate WHS issues and their controls to everyone in a workplace?
1. Discuss with the supervisor
2. Hold a group meeting
3. Put up posters/visual reminders
Identify the 5 categories of hazards
1. Physical
2. Biological
3. Chemical
4. Ergonomic
5. Psychosocial
List 2 types of registers that are commonly used in the Sport & Rec industry.
1. Cleaning register
2. Maintenance register
What are 3 criteria that should be considered in selecting a control option?
Time, resources, effectiveness
What is a PIN?
Provisional Improvement Notice
Its a formal notice from a HSR to the employer stating there is an issue in the workplace that requires attention.
What are the 7 factors that imped the success of a risk assessment?
Poor planning and organisation
Unrealistic expectations
Poor or inconsistent communication
Commitment and support
Incompetent or unqualified staff
Complexity of the control
Lack of leadership
Draw the hierarchy of control model
*Check pg 271 in textbook to see if you are correct or not.
Why is it important to have a checklist when you are conducting an inspection?
To ensure that all aspects of the space have been checked and nothing has been forgotten. Might tell the inspector of hazards that have been identified in the past to look out for.
Allows for space for the inspector to write notes and details of what is found so they do not forget anything.
A formal document that requires a signature to follow complience
When assessing the risk there are 4 negative effects that could be impacted. what are these?
1. People
2. Environment
3. Assests of the business
4. Reputation
When an incident occurs a report must be generated. How long does someone have to complete this form and notify worksafe?
48hrs
Identify and describe the steps taken in a risk assessment.
Identify - check the environment, equipment etc for hazards.
Assess - evaluate the likelihood and severity of each hazard. Risk matrix
Control - implement measures to eliminate or minimise the risk.
Monitor - evaluate the effectiveness of the control.
Explain why remote work is now classified as a psychosocial hazard.
Affect a persons mental health through lack of face to face communication and socialisation = person feeling lonely. People tend to take less breaks as well as increase their screen time = increase of stress and anxiety.
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Identify 3 hazard and outline the controls that would need to be implemented.
Boxes at the fire door - eliminate - remove the boxes to ensure a safe exit when an emergency occurs.
Liquid on the floor - Isolate - put cones around the spill to people do not slip over and injure themselves
Books stacked on a cupboard - Administrative controls - ensure all workers are aware of where items belong and are not just placed anywhere.