Participate in Workplace Health and Safety HLTWHS001 Participate in Workplace Health and Safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Workplace Safety Signs

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

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