1. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Your Responsibilities In The Workplace Health and Safety 18.2.2015

2. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Copyright Notice  COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA  Copyright Regulation 1969 WARNING  This material has been copied and communicated to you by or on behalf of Curtin University of Technology pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (the Act) The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further copying or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act.  Do not remove this notice 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

3. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Relevant Legislation State Based  Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984  Occupational Safety & Health Regulations 1996  Relevant Codes of Practice National – (not passed by WA Parliament yet)  Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011  Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 2011  Relevant Codes of Practice 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

4. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J What is Duty of Care?  It is a requirement that a person act toward themselves and/or others with the same level of watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence, that any reasonable person in the circumstances would.  Please note “Duty of Care” relates only to a matter over which, and the extent to which the person has control or can reasonably be expected to have control at the workplace. (Regulation 1.7) 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

5. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=woman+falling+down+a+holeCopyright Notice

6. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Negligence  Definition - If a person's actions do not meet the standard of care mentioned previously, then the acts are considered negligent, and any damages resulting may be claimed in a lawsuit or public liability insurance claim for negligence. (Please note: this claims process is not automatic and it can take many months/years for claims to be accepted by insurance companies) 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

7. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Employer’s Duty of Care  Section 19 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 So far as is practicable provide and maintain a safe working environment in which employees are not exposed to hazards Safe plant and equipment (including use, cleaning, maintenance, transportation & disposal) Information, instruction, supervision and training Consult and cooperate with Safety and Health Representatives Safe systems for the use, handling, processing, storage, transportation and disposal of substances 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

8. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Employer’s Duty of Care Continued… Section 22 of the OSH Act 1984  To provide a safe means of access and egress from the workplace Section 23 of the OSH Act 1984  To report notifiable diseases or injuries to the Worksafe WA Commissioner (including the death of an employee)  N.B. - Additional responsibilities relate to others within the workplace such as designers of equipment, manufacturers etc.. 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

9. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Employee Duty of Care & Responsibilities  Section 20 –Employee Duty Of Care Ensure your own safety and health at work To avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others at work (through any act or omission) Comply with reasonable instructions Use Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPE) when required Use PPE & safety equipment correctly Report any hazard that you cannot immediately correct yourself Report any injury of harm to health that arises in the course of or as a result of your work 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

10. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Workplace Safety Involvement  As per your legislated duties of care  Additional Involvement  Nominate as a Safety & Health Representative  Complete or assist with Workplace Inspections  Complete & assist with reviews of Policies, Procedures, Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures  Assist with trials of alternative safety and general equipment  Attend relevant training courses or professional development  Stay up to date with changes to industry requirements  Become a member of peak bodies for your chosen industry  Attend staff and other meetings to raise safety issues 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

11. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Duty of Care Activity  Who has a duty of care in the following situations?  What needs to be completed to demonstrate that this duty has been met? 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

12. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Situation 1 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities  On entering the staff room, you notice that the odour coming from the refrigerator is particularly nasty, and on opening the door there is spilled food and drink within the refrigerator that is providing a food source for large colonies of bacteria that are growing within the refrigerator. The refrigerator is also leaking water a cross the floor. http://www.uglypersonsface.com/fridge2/ Copyright Notice

13. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Situation 2  You are on practicum in a primary school in first term and want to take the children (6 year olds) on an excursion to the beach. Determine who has duty of care in this situation and what would demonstrate that the correct level/s of duty of care had been met. 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities https://www.google.com.au/images?q=sandcastles&hl=en- AU&gbv=2&tbm=isch&ei=q9d6U6fOFcSolQXRuYH4AQ&start=20&sa=N Copyright Notice

14. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Situation 3  You are a health sciences student completing a practicum in a hospital. You have been asked to complete the daily care for an elderly person. This person has dementia, is very frail and requires a wheelchair to mobilise. 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

15. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Situation 4  You are part of a large dive group on a reef off the west side of Rottnest. As you are heading back to shore on the boat you discover that 1 person is not accounted for. 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/sports-water.shtml Copyright Notice

16. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Situation 5  You are the Supervisor on a research boat working off the coast on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation. While on the boat for your latest rotation, you noticed that several of the dive tanks have not been inspected in over a year. The inspection and replacement of the tanks is not part of your job description. 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities http://www.best-of-web.com/pages/100528- 132445-558042.html Copyright Notice

17. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Risk Assessment  Definition– A careful examination of what in your work could cause harm to people so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. (Health and Safety Executive)  These precautions are generally known as controls.  Regulation 3.32 – Risks are to be reduced in the first instance by means other than protective clothing and equipment. 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

18. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Risk Assessment Types at Curtin  Generic Risk Assessment Fieldwork Events General work duties  Pre-purchase Plant Risk Assessment Prior to the purchase of any plant/equipment  Plant Risk Assessment In preparation for plant or equipment to be used 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

19. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Risk Assessment Types Continued..  Pre-purchase of Chemicals Risk Assessment Prior to any new chemicals being purchased and brought onto site  Chemical Risk Assessment Prior to the use of any chemicals on site  First Aid Risk Assessment To assist areas to determine the number of first aiders and equipment required within their area 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

20. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J General Rules of Risk Assessment 1.Identify the hazards 2.Decide who might be harmed and how 3.Evaluate the risks and decide on control measures 4.Record your findings and implement them 5.Review your assessment and update if necessary 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

21. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Generic Risk Assessment Form  http://healthandsafety.curtin.edu.au/safety_management/policies.cfm http://healthandsafety.curtin.edu.au/safety_management/policies.cfm 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

22. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Risk Matrix 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

23. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Sections on the Risk Assessment Form Activity/Task: Definition – The condition in which things are happening or being done. (Oxford Dictionary) In relation to a workplace setting this may be a process that has several steps. Potential Hazards  Definition - Anything that may result in harm to health or an injury to a person(OSH Act 1984) 11.03.2014 Health & Safety Responsibilities

24. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Risk Assessment  This section is used to record the worst case scenario prior to controls being implemented  Consequences – Worst level of injury that could result  Likelihood – The highest level of possibility that the event could occur at some time  Risk Score – The point at which the consequence and likelihood intersect on the matrix (low, medium, high, extreme) 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

25. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Controls  Definition - Actions taken to eliminate or reduce health and safety risks during an activity.  The hierarchy of controls is a diagrammatic form of the most effective to least effective methods of hazard control that may be implemented in any situation. 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

26. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Hierarchy of Controls 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities Elimination of the Hazard Substitution with a Safer Option Isolation of the Hazard Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Personal Protective Equipment

27. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Examples 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities Control TypeExample Elimination Removing slip hazards at the design stage Installing more power GPO’s prior to commissioning a building Substitution Installing a slip resistant surface Using a less hazardous chemical for the job Isolation Prevention of access to an area Installing welding screens Engineering Installing a specific ventilation system for an area Improving lighting to a specific area Administrative Signage Policies and Procedures Training & Supervision Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Provision of specific PPE for an area of the workshop

28. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Residual Risk  Definition- The risk that remains after all efforts have been made to mitigate or eliminate hazards associated with an activity.  The Residual Risk Score should be less than the Initial Risk Score. If not, review whether the activity should be carried out or if a substitute activity should be completed. 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

29. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Responsibility for Individual Controls & Date Finalised  Complete all boxes prior to authorisation  It is essential to indicate who has responsibility for each control and step in the activity  All controls should be in place ready for the activity prior to commencement and therefore the date completed. 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

30. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Risk Assessment Authorisation  All risk assessments should be authorised by the person organising the activity. Exceptions to this include: Where a specific instruction has been given by a Manager/Supervisor to the contrary Where there is a high level of risk involved (e.g. Smart Traveller Rating of 3 or 4 for a particular country to be visited) Where it places a higher level of responsibility/duty of care/reputational risk on the Business/Manager/Supervisor, that they may not wish to acccept Where there are additional insurance implications for a business or individual 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

31. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Preparation Questions  What will you be doing?  Who is attending/participating?  What equipment will you need?  What checks have to be completed prior to commencement of the trip/activity?  What methods of communication will be used?  What additional safety clothing/equipment will be needed?  What safety precautions and procedures will need to be established?  How will injuries and emergencies be handled? 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

32. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Activity – Key Questions  What activity will you be completing?  What are the steps involved in each stage of your activity?  Preparation  Operational steps  Shut down  Clean-up  What specialist clothing/equipment will you need to accomplish the task? 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

33. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Hazard Identification – Key Questions  For each step in the activity: What could cause injury or harm to: the workers or participants? others in the vicinity? animals in the vicinity? the environment? What could cause damage to equipment or belongings? 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

34. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Controls  What items/equipment is required to be completed(as per relevant legislation) to ensure that the activity is a safe as possible for participants?  What controls are in place or can be implemented prior to and during the activity and by whom?  Elimination  Substitution  Isolation  Engineering  Administration  PPE 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

35. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Further Reading State Law Publisher - http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/Index.html http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/Index.html Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984 Occupational Safety & Health Regulations 1996 Western Australian Marine Act 1982 WorkSafe WA - http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/WorkSafe/ http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/WorkSafe/ Ferry & Charter Boat Industry Code of Practice General Duty of Care – Guidance Note Safe Work Australia - http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 Australian Maritime Safety Authority Marine Standards - https://www.amsa.gov.au/domestic/standards/https://www.amsa.gov.au/domestic/standards/ 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities

36. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Careers That Use Marine Science  There are a range of work options, ranging from field work to designing and maintaining safety systems for others  Being multi-skilled and having a varied background increases the scope of the work that you and the company are able to achieve  Health and Safety is an area where your Marine Science background will be used to advantage – e.g. you may design safety systems, including policies, procedures and methods or be involved in the design and maintenance of ships or specialised marine science equipment 30.07.2010Health & Safety Responsibilities

37. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Your Assignment Things to consider:  How are the fish being captured? – how net or speargun?  Licenses required  Boat safety requirements  Equipment checks  Weather conditions  Travel to and from site  Dinghy – illness on diving  Dive master, buddy  Transport of specimen?  Ethics approval  Self Care/First Aid/First Aiders  Debrief 11.03.2014Health & Safety Responsibilities