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1.
Briefly explain the obligations of managers and business owners in regard to work health and safety. For your employees, you must provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and free of risks to health, so far as is reasonably practicable. As part of this you must, so far as is reasonably practicable:
i.
a first aid plan ii.
an emergency plan iii.
display the "If you get injured at work" poster iv.
regular maintenance of industrial plant and safety
v.
putting processes in place to reduce health risks in operations the use, handling and storage vi.
providing adequate facilities for worker’s welfare
vii.
a workers compensation policy viii.
a return to work plan.
ix.
Keep workplaces that you manage and control in a safe condition, free of risks to health (for example, ensure fire exits aren’t blocked, and the worksite is generally tidy).
x.
Provide suitable facilities for welfare at any workplace you manage and control.
xi.
Give your employees the necessary information, instruction, training or supervision to
enable them to do their work in a way that is safe and without risks to health.
2.
Outline at least two Work Health and Safety (WHS) responsibilities of workers while at work.
All workers are responsible for the WHS impact of their own actions. They also have a duty to make sure their work is carried out in line with WHS Management Procedures and any applicable legislation.
More specifically, workers must:
i.
take reasonable care for their own health and safety
ii.
take reasonable care for the health and safety of others who may be affected by their
actions in the workplace
iii.
co-operate if the PCBU needs them to do something to comply with a legislative requirement
iv.
not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided at the workplace in the interests of health, safety or welfare
v.
inform their company of any allergies or medical conditions that may impact on their health and safety
3.
Identify and document the title and date of the WHS/OHS Act and Regulation for the state in which you are located. A code of practice provides detailed information on how you can achieve the standards required under the work health and safety (WHS) laws. The title and date of the WHO/OHS Act 2011 and regulation for the state NSW where I am located are:
Managing the risk of falls at workplace
Managing the risks of plant in the workplace
Managing risks in stevedoring
Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
Preventing falls in housing construction
Safe design of structures 4.
Discuss the purpose of a code of practice and give an example of a code of practice, including its title and key purpose.
Code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the WHS Act and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (the WHS Regulations). It applies to anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances described in the code. The purpose of code is to ensure industry compliance with an agreed
upon set of objectives that benefit workers, employers and consumers. For example: Franchising Code of Conduct The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory industry code that applies to franchisors, franchisees and prospective franchisees of a franchise agreement. Therefore, it imposes obligations to all franchise agreements that were entered into, renewed, extended or transferred on or after 1 October 1998. For example, franchisors must act in good faith, put marketing fund money in a separate account, etc.
5. The Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 state how to manage risks to health and safety with regard to hazardous manual tasks. List two issues that should be addressed when determining control measures in the workplace.
work at Westpac Bank (Housekeepers) tend to ignore two things:
- Housekeepers should wear masks at all times.
1. Preventing airborne diseases
2. Prevent the smell coming from the dishwasher. Because it contains Bleaching agents, it can affect your health for a long time.
Housekeepers should wear gloves to prevent dirt during work. This will have a good effect on the health and good for Corporate Image.
6.
Discuss the process of risk assessment and control in workplace health and safety.
The process of risk assessment and control in workplace health and safety are:
Safeguards: Safeguards can be added by modifying tools or equipment, or fitting guards to machinery.
Using personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE) - If risks remain after the options have been tried, it may be necessary to use equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, helmets and ear muffs.
Instructing workers in the safest way to do something - This means developing and enforcing safe work procedures. Students on work experience must be given information and instruction and must follow agreed procedures to ensure their safety.
7.
Explain the purpose of the hierarchy of control and each of the options available from
most effective to least effective. Provide an example for each.
The hierarchy of control creates a systematic approach to managing safety in your workplace by providing a structure to select the most effective control measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of certain hazards that have been identified as being caused by the operations of the business. The hierarchy of control involves the following steps:
1. Elimination – removes the cause of danger completely. 2. Substitution – controls the hazard by replacing it with a less risky way to achieve the same
outcome. 3. Isolation – separates the hazard from the people at risk by isolating it. 4. Engineering – using engineering controls, i.e. Making physical changes, to lessen any remaining risk, e.g. redesign a machine by adding safeguards. 5. Administration – use administrative controls to lessen the risk, e.g. install signs, and rotate
jobs. 6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – require your employees to wear PPE, e.g. provide gloves, earplugs, goggles, iridescent vests.
8.
List three reasons why it is important to consult with staff when implementing or reviewing WHS procedures and policies in the workplace.
The three reasons why it is important to consult with staff when implementing or reviewing WHS procedures and policies in the workplace are:
Resolving work health and safety issues.
Consulting with workers on work health and safety.
Monitoring workers' health and workplace conditions.
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