Workplace Safety
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY?
Employers & Employees
Everyone
How do Employers communicate proper use of chemicals in the workplace?
Training
SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
WHAT DO YOU USE WHEN WASHING YOUR HANDS?
HAND SOAP
WATER
PAPER TOWELS/HAND AIR DRYER
Explain the difference between employees rights and employee responsibilities.
Rights: Entitlements that employees (employers) can expect to receive. Superannuation, overtime.
Responsibilities: Expectations that employees (employers) must meet. Work safely, be diligent.
What does CSR stand for?
Corporate Social Responsibility
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
EXPLAIN WHAT ADDITIONAL WAYS CAN EMPLOYERS GIVE EMPLOYEES INFORMATION ON USE OF CHEMICALS?
PLANNING
ORGANIZING
REMINDERS ON PROPER SAFETY PROCEDURES AS A COMPANY
VERIFICATION OF TRAINING
HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED TO WASH YOUR HANDS WHEN WORKING?
DEPENDS ON ENVIRONMENT:
AFTER USING THE BATHROOM, AFTER COMING BACK FROM BREAK, AFTER EATING/DRINKING
NAME 3 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
PAY FOR WORK DONE
REGULAR HOURS
LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS
Explain four (4) strategies that businesses could implement to be socially responsible
Recycling
Donating to a charity
Using clean energy
Providing scholarships for community
Sourcing local and ethical products etc.
DESCRIBE 1 out of 3 WAYS AN EMPLOYER CAN MAKE A WORKPLACE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
MAINTAIN MACHINERY (SO IT’S SAFE)
PROVIDE TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES
PROVIDE SUPERVISION FOR NEW AND YOUNGER STAFF
WHAT ARE USED TO PROTECT YOUR EYES?
GOGGLES
SAFETY GLASSES
WHY DOES CONFLICT OCCUR BETWEEN STAKEHOLDERS?
CONFLICT OCCURS WHEN STAKEHOLDERS HAVE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES.
NAME 3 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
BE DILLIGENT AT WORK
BE SAFE
BE RESPECTFUL
What are some BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
DANGERS OR RISKS CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS.
EG. THE FLU
WHAT ARE USED TO PROTECT YOUR RESPIRATORY TRACT?
MASKS
FACE SHIELDS
Explain the conflict might occur between Manager and customers
Conflict may occur where customers feel they are not receiving value for money. (Bad customer service, poor quality product etc).
AN ORGANISED GROUP OF WORKERS WHO USE THEIR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH TO HAVE A SAY IN THE WORKPLACE.
UNION
WHERE AN ORGANISATION’S MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE FINANCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIETAL.
Triple Bottom Line
Provide a recommendation for unsafe machinery in the workplace?
Have a regular maintenance program with a signed schedule of when it is occurring.
Have a sign for when the equipment is Not in Use due to safety issues.
Ask how to do it safely
WHAT ARE USED TO PREVENT CHEMICALS FROM CAUSING IRRITATION ON YOUR HANDS?
GLOVES
Explain the conflict might occur between Owner and employee?
Conflict may occur when an employee feels they are not receiving their rights or an owner feels the employee is not completing their responsibilities.
Explain the role of trade unions
Trade unions are an organised group of workers who collectively use their strength to have a say in the workplace. They offer services and advice to workers and bargain on behalf of workers for pay and conditions.
Explain the conflict might occur between Owners and Environmental groups
Conflict may occur when environmental groups feel the business is not fulling their corporate social responsibility.