1. Participate in Workplace Health and Safety
HLTWHS001
Participate in Workplace Health and Safety

2. Codes of Practice
Minimum standards for WP health & safety In addition to regulation Provide practical guidelines Should be followed Can be used to support prosecution

3. Legislative Procedures
Identification of hazards by employees
Elimination or control of risks
Establishment of H&S committees
Election of employee representative
Duties of H&S officer
List of risk control procedures

4. Hazards & Risks Assessment
Is anything that poses a threat to well being or safety
Risk Assessment
Identification of
Hazards
Likelihood of hazard causing harm
Possible severity if injury or illness
Methods to minimise harm

5. Fire & Other Emergencies
Fire Wardens Are in charge of evacuation of premises Direct you designated assembly point Responsible for all occupants are safe In charge until emergency services arrive

6. Emergency Procedures
How do you know about them? Induction programs Ongoing training H&S information sessions Posters & procedures prominently displayed Is the employer’s responsibility to provide information to employees

7. Employee’s Responsibility
What would you do if There was a spillage and the floor was wet? The carpet is lifting in a classroom The stair hand railing is loose

8. Employer’s Responsibility
To inform all employees re H&S procedures
To ensure safety during planning and conducting work
To create, in consultation, policies and procedures for
The eradication of risk
The minimisation of risk

9. Health and Safety Training
Hazard identification Risk management Policies & Procedures Roles & Responsibilities Design of workplace procedures Risk reporting procedure Workspace instruction/ Standard Operating Procedure

10. Incident Reporting
Comply with legislation Efficient data collection H&S is taken seriously Worksafe legislation is adhered to

11. Record Keeping
Required under legislation Controls can be made using tracking of incidents Improve safety Evidence in WorkCover claims

12. Housekeeping
Important to keep work areas tidy because Pleasant surroundings Greater productivity Minimises hazards

13. Contributing to Workplace Health & Safety
Report any hazard or risk Participate in HSC Attend training sessions Be proactive

14. Contributing to Workplace Health & Safety
Issues should be accurately recorded Taken seriously by management Dealt with promptly Subjected to risk assessment procedures Feedback to HSC and employees

15. Contributing to Workplace Health & Safety
Why? It is your safety on the line You have a legal obligation Participation = ownership Consultation = respect You have the knowledge

16. Workplace Safety Signs

17. Maintaining a Safe Environment
Review all data
Fatality, injury, occupational illness,
Incidents and near misses
Hygiene assessments
Job task analysis
Ergonomic assessments
Any other pertinent information
Keep detailed records
Report near misses

18. Stress and Fatigue in a Workplace
High levels of stress will lead to accidents and employee dissatisfaction
How to assess
Number of incidents
Illness & stress leave
Absenteeism
Attrition
Discontent
Lowered productivity
Emotional responses to everyday situations