Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

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1 Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEENEEE101A Learners Guide Training Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd 2012 T.I.M.E. Pty Ltd This work is copyright to Training Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd and may not be reproduced without the prior permission of the owners. First published February 2013

2 Acknowledgments This learner s guide was prepared by Training Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd. The work is copyright in terms of its intellectual property, presentation and structured content, and entitles licensed training organisations to use, modify, extract or include any information as required by a special interest group or theme specific business. Intellectual property remains with Training Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd and entitles the use of content for other purposes as deemed appropriate. Apart from any use as described above and/or permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (as amended), no part may be reproduced without prior written permission. The content of this learning guide was drawn from a range of commercially available resources and, where appropriate, acknowledgement is provided. Written by: Training Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd ABN : Richmond Road, Marleston SA 5033 South Australia 5051 Telephone: (08) Facsimile: (08) john@time.net.au

3 Making the Most of this Study Guide Contents Making the Most of this Study Guide... 5 Assessment... 5 Competency Self Check... 5 Employability Skills for [Insert qualification code and title]... 7 How to use this Learning Guide... 9 Introduction What are health and safety policies and procedures? The meaning of key terms What is involved in managing risks? A step-by-step process Topic 1: Prepare to enter a work area Obtain authority to enter the work site What Is A Safe Work Method Statement? Preparations for electrical and non-electrical isolation Test instruments Topic 2: Apply safe working practices What you must do Your OHS obligations Workplace OHS procedures Emergency procedures Topic 3: Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Identify hazards Controlling the risks Identify and report work area hazards Hazard report form Employer OHS obligations Your OHS obligations Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 3

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5 Making the Most of this Study Guide Making the Most of this Study Guide This study guide has been developed to provide you with a range of information and activities that, together with direction from your facilitator, will enable you to complete the work required for this Unit. A competency checklist is provided hereunder so that you can determine your current skills and knowledge in relation to the competencies required for this Certificate IV level unit. These competencies are based on industry standards, which have been developed by employers and other industry leaders, to provide a benchmark for individuals delivering and assessing competencies under the Australian Qualification Framework. Assessment Your facilitator will explain to you what is required in the assessment for this unit. Please refer to the assessment details at the back of this workbook, to determine what is required for you to be assessed as competent in this unit. If there is any part of the assessment that is unclear to you, or if you need guidance relating to the content or presentation requirements of the assessment task, please discuss the issues with your facilitator Tom Bunworth tom@easytest.com.au Skype easytest2 Throughout this learners guide you will find marginal notes that identify the theme that is being studied within each part of the guide. Competency Self Check The following skills and knowledge are required by the individual in order to be able to support innovation and change. Use the following self-check to assess yourself. 1. Prepare to enter a work area Are you able to: 1.1 Work area access permits are obtained from appropriate personnel according to established procedures 1.2 Safe work methods for controlling risk obtained, read and understood prior to undertaking a work activity 1.3 Preparations for electrical and non-electrical isolation are carried out to prevent creation of hazards from loss of machine/system/process control according to established procedures. 1.4 Tools and equipment needed for the work are checked for safety and correct functionality according to established procedures and regulatory requirements. 2. Apply safe working practices. Are you able to: Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 5

6 Making the Most of this Study Guide 2.1 Safe work methods for controlling risk are followed accurately. 2.2 Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are followed according to work procedures and scope of responsibility and competencies. 3. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Are you able to: 3.1 Hazards are identified and control measures implemented and monitored through active participation in the consultation process with employer and other employees. 3.2 Hazards in the work area are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel according to established procedures. 3.3 OHS records of incidents are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and established procedures. 3.4 Workplace instructions and training are followed accurately within established procedures. Throughout this learners guide you will find marginal notes that identify the theme that is being studied within each part of the guide. The unit of study that you are about to undertake is set at Certificate III under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). In short, this means that you are studying the content of the unit against the following descriptor. Certificate III Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies would cover selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. This would be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available. Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involved known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgment is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints. Applications may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team co-ordination may be involved. To this end you should ensure that in learning this unit of study that you direct your learning capture the depth of knowledge and skill as described in the AQF level. Page 6 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

7 Making the Most of this Study Guide Employability Skills for UEENEEE101A Business and industry now require a broader range of skills of individuals in the application of work related skills, underpinning knowledge and activities. These are referred to as Employability Skills (otherwise referred to as Generic Skills). The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this unit. Communication Teamwork Collect, organise and understand information related to the work task and it s relevant safety procedures Access, read and comprehend safety instructions and procedures Share information via speech and in writing Prepare time sheets Work with others to generate and review ideas Work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team Relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities Contribute to a positive culture of compliance within an organisation Develop and maintain networks for the implementation and maintenance of industry knowledge, standards and requirements Provide feedback Problem Solving Apply lateral thinking to generate solutions in response to work problems Identify, assess and prioritise work risks to maintain efficiency, quality, productivity and workplace safety at all times Initiative & Enterprise Identify and comply with all requirements and standards for work in the electrotechnology industry Initiate and follow through on the implementation of industry standards in the workplace Planning & Organising Plan and organise activities including the maintenance and layout of own worksite and obtain equipment and materials to avoid work flow interruptions or wastage Plan activities to enable operational skills and knowledge to be gained and maintained Identify related industry compliance requirements Maintain relevant industry and work records Establish clear goals and deliverables Collect, analyse and organise work task information Apply time management prioritising techniques Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 7

8 Making the Most of this Study Guide Self-Management Learning Technology Plan own work within given task parameters Set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals Accept responsibility for given tasks Apply systematic and effective time management Satisfy the competency requirements for the job Maintain current knowledge of tools, devices, instruments, materials, work practices and systems Seek learning opportunities Take control of and manage own learning Adopt a open approach to new ideas and techniques Commit to and promote a culture of continuous learning Set realistic learning goals for self-development Use workplace technology related to particular work tasks including tools, devices, instruments and materials Attain and maintain IT skills relevant to the Electro-technology industry Be willing to gain knowledge and skills relevant to new and emerging technologies Page 8 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

9 Making the Most of this Study Guide How to use this Learning Guide Throughout this study guide you will be lead through a number of topics that relate to the process of Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace. A number of activities will be introduced to you that will enable you to confirm your learning or to reinforce a particular point that is critical to the topic being learned. Sufficient space is provided for you to make notes and you are encouraged to do so. Make notes about things you need to discuss with your facilitator or your colleagues. Write yourself reminders for topics to revisit or to try to find some additional reading on a topic discussed. To help you through this process a number of icons are presented to you as you work through this learning guide. The icons are as follows: Read the information contained within the Learning Guide Discuss your reading/learning with others Do the activity Complete the Checklist Summarise your learning Seek assessment Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 9

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11 Introduction Introduction The OHS Act and Regulations require persons who have a duty to ensure health and safety to manage risks by eliminating health and safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable, and if it is not reasonably practicable to do so, to minimise those risks so far as is reasonably practicable. What are health and safety policies and procedures? A health and safety policy is an organisations statement detailing how it will ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Individual policies will need to be developed for specific hazards and issues, e.g. smoking in the workplace, manual handling and first aid. Policies should be supported by procedure/s which provide the step-by-step instructions on how policies will be achieved. The meaning of key terms Hazard means a situation or thing that has the potential to harm a person. Hazards at work may include: noisy machinery, a moving forklift, chemicals, electricity, working at heights, a repetitive job, bullying and violence at the workplace. Risk is the possibility that harm (death, injury or illness) might occur when exposed to a hazard. Risk control means taking action to eliminate health and safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable, and if that is not possible, minimising the risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Eliminating a hazard will also eliminate any risks associated with that hazard. What is involved in managing risks? Effective risk management starts with a commitment to health and safety from those who operate and manage the business or undertaking. You also need the involvement and cooperation of your workers, and if you show your workers that you are serious about health and safety they are more likely to follow your lead. To demonstrate your commitment, you should: get involved in health and safety issues invest time and money in health and safety ensure health and safety responsibilities are clearly understood. A step-by-step process A safe and healthy workplace does not happen by chance or guesswork. You have to think about what could go wrong at your workplace and what the consequences could be. Then you must do whatever you can (in other words, whatever is reasonably practicable ) to eliminate or minimise health and safety risks arising from your business or undertaking. identify hazards find out what could cause harm assess risks if necessary understand the nature of the harm that could be caused by the hazard, how serious the harm could be and the likelihood of it happening Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 11

12 Introduction control risks implement the most effective control measure that is reasonably practicable in the circumstances review control measures - to ensure they are working as planned. Many hazards and their associated risks are well known and have well established and accepted control measures. In these situations, the second step to formally assess the risk is unnecessary. If, after identifying a hazard, you already know the risk and how to control it effectively, you may simply implement the controls. Risk management is a proactive process that helps you respond to change and facilitate continuous improvement in your business. It should be planned, systematic and cover all reasonably foreseeable hazards and associated risks. Page 12 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

13 Apply safe work practices Topic 1: Prepare to enter a work area Obtain authority to enter the work site Due to the nature of some working environments there are potential hazards within work areas on some worksites. To ensure the safety of employees, contractors and visitors to a work area, access may be restricted to unauthorised persons in some areas of the workplace and permits to work may be required to be issued prior to carrying out any non routine work which may involve an OHS hazard. Authorisation 1.1 Work area access permits are obtained from appropriate personnel according to established procedures Work may only commence after the appropriate permit has been completed and issued by the permit issuer. The permit shall have the appropriate level of authority endorsing the permit. Methods to be used and precautions to be taken shall be agreed to, by parties beforehand and clearly stated on the work permit. All parties must sign off before any work commences. Authorisation is evident by the signature, which confirms that the required isolations have been made, and precautions taken, except where these can only be taken during the work. A list of permit issuers will generally be available from the site office or reception. NOW OPEN THE THEORY ASSESSMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ACTIVITY #1 Topic 2: What Is A Safe Work Method Statement? A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a document that: Lists the types of high risk construction work being done States the health and safety hazards and risks arising from that work Describes how the risks will be controlled, and Describes how the risk control measures will be put in place. 1.2 Safe work methods for controlling risk obtained, read and understood prior to undertaking a work activity. Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 13

14 Apply safe work practices The work must be done in accordance with the SWMS and a clear understanding of the task to be completed must be obtained. One SWMS can be prepared to cover a variety of tasks, if it takes into account the changing nature of the work environment. Alternatively, a separate SWMS can be prepared for each type of high risk work. In this case, consider situations where different types of high risk work impact on each other (e.g. moving powered mobile plant during the construction of a tunnel). When an SWMS is being used for a site where there are multiple hazards, the SWMS needs to deal with the specific hazards and risks on the site. NOW OPEN THE THEORY ASSESSMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ACTIVITY #2 Topic 3: Preparations for electrical and nonelectrical isolation Working de-energised on low voltage electrical equipment or circuits requires the electrical equipment or circuits to be effectively isolated from all relevant sources of electricity supply. This may be done using opening switches, removing fuses or links, opening circuit breakers or removing circuit connections. The standard steps in low voltage isolation are: Consultation Consulting with the person with management or control of the workplace (e.g. in relation to the timing of the work) and notifying any other affected persons as appropriate. 1.3 Preparations for electrical and non-electrical isolation are carried out to prevent creation of hazards from loss of machine/system/ process control according to established procedures Isolation Identifying the circuit(s) requiring isolation disconnecting active conductors from the relevant source(s), noting there may be multiple sources and stand-by systems/generators/photovoltaic systems as well as auxiliary supplies from other boards if a removable or rack out circuit breaker or combined fuse switch is used it should, if reasonably practicable, be racked out or removed then locked open and danger tagged. Page 14 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

15 Apply safe work practices Securing the isolation Tagging Testing Re-testing as necessary Locking the isolating switch(es) where practicable or removing and tying back relevant conductors to protect the person(s) carrying out the electrical work. Tagging the switching points where possible to provide general information to people at the workplace. Testing to confirm the relevant circuits have been deenergised and any other relevant conductors in the work area. For example, if the person carrying out the work temporarily leaves the immediate area, checks and tests must be carried out on their return to ensure that the electrical equipment being worked on is still isolated to safeguard against inadvertent reconnection by another person for example, if a wire changes its status when cut, which can occur because it is lifted from earth. The effectiveness of isolation procedures relies on: Isolation points being readily available/accessible and being suitable for the type of isolation (switching) being conducted The necessary hardware Having isolation procedures documented and accessible to electrical workers in the workplace The provision of instruction, information and training of electrical workers involved with the electrical equipment Appropriate supervision to ensure safe work procedures, including isolation procedures, are followed.. Safe isolation procedures (including the use of locks and tags discussed below) should be developed in consultation with relevant workers. If the workers are represented by a health and safety representative, the consultation must involve that representative. NOW OPEN THE THEORY ASSESSMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ACTIVITY #3 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 15

16 Apply safe work practices Topic 4: Test instruments The tools, testing equipment and PPE for testing and fault finding must be suitable for the work, properly tested and maintained in good working order. Workers carrying out electrical testing must be appropriately trained and competent in test procedures and in the use of testing instruments and equipment, including: being able to use the device safely and in the manner for which it was intended being able to determine, by inspection, that the device is safe for use, for example the device is not damaged and is fit for purpose understanding the limitations of the equipment, for example when testing to prove an alternating current circuit is de-energised, whether the device indicates the presence of hazardous levels of direct current being aware of the electrical safety implications for others when the device is being used, for example whether the device causes the electric potential of the earthing system to rise to a hazardous level knowing what to do to ensure electrical safety when an inconclusive or incorrect result is obtained. 1.4 Tools and equipment needed for the work are checked for safety and correct functionality according to established procedures and regulatory requirements. Checks carried out on test instruments Test instruments that are to be used or connected to electrical equipment should meet the following conditions: be suitable for the work in terms of their function, operating range and accuracy be in good condition and working order, clean and have no cracked or broken insulation. Particular care must be taken regarding the condition of the insulation on leads, probes and clips of test equipment pose no danger of electrocution to workers or damage to the electrical equipment during testing have suitably insulated leads and connection probes that enable connection or contact with energised parts to be made with minimal risk to the electrical worker provide suitable protection against hazards arising from overvoltages that may arise from or during the testing or measurement process. NOW OPEN THE THEORY ASSESSMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ACTIVITY #4 Page 16 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

17 Apply safe work practices Topic 5: Apply safe working practices What you must do Every site will have in place, safe work practices for all personnel to follow, whether onsite for one hour or all day. An Occupational Safety and Health Management Plan must, as far as is practical: Identify each person with a specific occupational safety and health responsibility at the site, and describe how those responsibilities are coordinated Describe the occupational safety and health induction training that will take place in relation to the work being done at the site 2.1 Safe work methods for controlling risk are followed accurately. Describe the arrangements for managing occupational safety and health incidents at the site Set out the site safety rules and describe the arrangements for ensuring that everyone at or visiting the site is informed of those rules Include all the information held by the main contractor in relation to the identified hazards, the risks arising from those hazards and the control measures in place Include the safe work method statements that have been prepared for any 'high-risk work' to be done at the site To reduce the risk of injury from hazardous substances, make sure you always: Follow safe working procedures Use recommended protective clothing and equipment Wash your hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking or knocking off for the day. You also need to: Know all the chemical substances in your work area and what they are for Read the label and the material safety data sheet on any chemical Substance you need to use Clean up any spills straight away Report any symptoms of chemical exposure and do not: Transfer chemicals into other containers, like jam jars or soft drink bottles Use chemicals from an unmarked container Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 17

18 Apply safe work practices NOW OPEN THE THEORY ASSESSMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ACTIVITY #5 Topic 6: Your OHS obligations Employees have duties that support the employer, and provide responsibility for things they have control over. Employees have responsibility to: obey all reasonable safety instructions take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and for the safety of others in the workplace report any dangerous situation work with the employer to improve safety at the workplace. 2.2 Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are followed according to work procedures and scope of responsibility and competencies. Workplace OHS procedures Workplace OHS Procedures are step-by-step, or sets of instructions on how to deal with an activity in the workplace. Three common OHS procedures are: Emergency procedures First aid procedures Accident/near miss and hazard reporting procedures. Emergency procedures Every workplace should have procedures to deal with emergencies. Emergencies may include: Fire Chemical spill Explosion or gas leak Bomb threat Flooding Armed hold-up. Page 18 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

19 In most cases an emergency will mean the workplace has to be evacuated. Most organisations will have some sort of evacuation plan, especially if the public access the building. You are likely to find evacuation plans displayed somewhere highly visible, such as a bulletin board, or as a sign on the wall. Evacuation plans should describe: How you are alerted to an evacuation, eg alarm or announcement How to evacuate the building eg not using lifts, how to find your nearest exit Where to evacuate to, and who to report to so they know you are out of the building. Here is an example of an evacuation procedure which could be displayed in a workplace. Apply safe work practices Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 19

20 Apply safe work practices Many organisations will have a list of emergency contact phone numbers, such as the fire service, ambulance and police. These may even be displayed on an instruction card by telephones, or might be contained in or near the first aid kit. In your own work area there may be special procedures to deal with emergencies that require specific action. These might include: What to do if you answer a phone in your work area and it is a bomb threat How to deal with a member of the public who might be angry or abusive What to do in the case of armed robbery How to handle a chemical spill, and who you should notify. NOW OPEN THE THEORY ASSESSMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ACTIVITY #6 Page 20 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

21 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Topic 7: Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Identify hazards Identifying hazards in the workplace involves finding things and situations that could potentially cause harm to people. Hazards generally arise from the following aspects of work and their interaction: physical work environment equipment, materials and substances used work tasks and how they are performed work design and management Table 1 below lists some common types of workplace hazards. Some hazards are part of the work process, such as mechanical hazards, noise or toxic properties of substances. Other hazards result from equipment or machine failures and misuse, chemical spills and structural failures. A piece of plant, substance or a work process may have many different hazards. Each of these hazards needs to be identified. For example, a production line may have dangerous moving parts, noise, hazards associated with manual tasks and psychological hazards due to the pace of work. 3.1 Hazards are identified and control measures implemented and monitored through active participation in the consultation process with employer and other employees. Table 1: Examples of common hazards Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 21 Unit BSBMGT502B: Manage People Performance

22 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Controlling the risks Some control measures are more effective than others. Control measures can be ranked from the highest level of protection and reliability to the lowest. This ranking is known as the hierarchy of control The hierarchy of control measures Eliminating the risk This means removing the hazard or hazardous work practice from the workplace. This is the most effective control measure and must always be considered before anything else. For example, eliminate the risk of a fall from a height by doing the work at ground level. If elimination of the risk is not reasonably practicable, you must consider using substitution, isolation or engineering controls, or a combination of these control measures, to minimise the risk. Page 22 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

23 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Minimising the risk by using one of the following control measures Substitution Minimise the risk by substituting or replacing a hazard or hazardous work practice with a less hazardous one. For example: Substituting a manual task of carrying tools from one level to another with a material hoist or craning material will minimise the risk of workers developing a musculoskeletal disorder. Substituting a two-part epoxy substance with a water-based acrylic waterproofing system will minimise exposure to a hazardous substance. Substituting an ordinary brick-cutting saw blade with a noise-reduced saw blade will minimise exposure to hazardous noise. Isolation Minimise the risk by isolating or separating the hazard or hazardous work practice from people. For example, isolating a mobile plant work zone from workers and/or the public with physical barriers will minimise the risk of contact occurring between a person and the mobile plant. Engineering Controls Engineering controls are physical control measures to minimise risk. For example: Benching, battering or shoring the sides of the excavation will minimise the risk of a person being trapped and prevent the excavation from collapsing. By enclosing an open cab excavator, for example using a falling object protective structure (FOPS) or a roll-over protective structure (ROPS), will minimise the risk of an operator being struck by a falling object or being crushed if the excavator rolls over. Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 23

24 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Minimising the risk by using administrative controls Administrative controls should only be considered when other higher order control measures are not practicable, or to increase protection from the hazard. These are work methods or procedures that are designed to minimise the exposure to a hazard, such as ensuring there is no unauthorised entry of a person to a work area. For example: Using a keep out sign and a person to secure an exclusion zone when dismantling scaffolding to minimise the risk of people entering the work area and being struck by a falling object. Implementing a training program to show workers how to use new equipment. Implementing a job rotation system. Using permit systems to prevent unauthorised persons from entering a confined space. Minimising the risk by using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE is the lowest order control measure in the hierarchy of controls. PPE should also only be considered when other higher order control measures are not reasonably practicable or to increase protection from the hazard. PPE relies on the proper fit and use of the PPE and does nothing to change the hazard itself. It therefore requires thorough training and effective supervision to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Examples of PPE include: Wide brimmed hats (where hard hats are required then it should be a hard hat brim or neck flap), sunglasses and sunscreen to minimise the exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. High visibility reflective clothing or vests. Ear plugs or ear muffs to minimise the risk of exposure to excessive noise when operating noisy machinery and power tools. Page 24 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

25 Reviewing control measures Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control The control measures that are put in place to protect health and safety should be reviewed regularly to make sure they are effective. A review should occur on a regular basis and can be done by using the same methods as the initial hazard identification process. Common methods include workplace inspection, consultation, testing and analysing records and data. Reviewing the control measures also involves considering whether a higher order control measure is now reasonably practicable. You must review your control measures and, if necessary, revise them: When the control measure is not effective in controlling the risk Before a change at the workplace that is likely to give rise to a new or different health and safety risk that the control measure may not effectively control If a new hazard or risk is identified If the results of consultation indicate that a review is necessary, or If a health and safety representative requests a review. If problems are found, go back through the risk management steps, review your information and make further decisions about control measures. A change at the workplace includes: a change to the workplace itself or any aspect of the work environment a change to a system of work, a process or a procedure. NOW OPEN THE THEORY ASSESSMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ACTIVITY #7 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 25

26 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Topic 8: Identify and report work area hazards What is a hazard report? A hazard report form is used to report a hazard or potential hazard for investigation. This form is usually submitted to the occupational health and safety representative or supervisor. Once the form has been submitted, an investigation of the hazard will take place to assess how risky it is and changes (if appropriate will) then be made by the employer. The most important hazard control in the workplace is you. To stay safe in the workplace, make sure you: Always follow workplace procedures Have received the proper training before you start a new job or operate equipment Ask your supervisor if in doubt before starting any job Report any potential hazard. Effective safety management relies on hazards and unsafe work being identified and reported as part of normal work practice, and being rectified as soon as possible. All people at work should be encouraged to participate in hazard identification and reporting. Using a hazard identification form and reporting process also promotes consultation on safety issues at the workplace. Example of a Hazard Reporting Form on the next page: 3.2 Hazards in the work area are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel according to established procedures. 3.3 OHS records of incidents are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and established procedures NOW OPEN THE THEORY ASSESSMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ACTIVITY #8 Page 26 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd

27 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Topic 9: Hazard report form Hazard report form * NOTE: This form is for reporting hazards and is not a statutory (improvement or prohibition) notice under the Reference no. Part A: Complete items 1-5 and give form to the employer, principal contractor, or WHSO (1) Brief description of hazard/health and safety issue (2) Location of hazard in the workplace (3) Time/Date hazard identified Time: am pm Date: / / (4) Recommended remedial action to ensure workplace health and safety Recommended completion date: / / (5) Please note: This report does not imply that all other conditions and work practices are acceptable Reported by: Name: Signature: Received by: Employer Principal contractor Workplace Health and Safety Officer Name: Signature: Contact number: ( ) Contact number: ( ) Date: / / Date: / / Part B: Description of remedial action taken to ensure workplace health and safety Reporting person: Has the issue been satisfactorily addressed? Completed on: / / Yes No Reporting person signature: / / Part C: To be completed if the reporting person intends to notify an inspector Contact details of employer/principal contractor Name: Address: Contact number: ( ) * Original to be retained by the reporting person. * Copy to be given to the WHSO / employer / principal contractor as applicable. * Copy to be forwarded to workplace health and safety inspector as applicable. Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd Page 27

28 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Employer OHS obligations Employers and management have responsibilities to: Provide a safe environment to work in, for example, safe equipment and materials, safe ways to work Provide information, instruction, training and supervision to employees as needed to ensure they can work as safely as possible Identify unsafe situations before problems arise, and take corrective action to make them as safe as possible Take action to investigate any accidents, and to prevent them from happening again Ensure that the work done does not cause harm to any person. 3.4 Workplace instructions and training are followed accurately within established procedures. Your OHS obligations Employees have duties that support the employer, and provide responsibility for things they have control over. Employees have responsibility to: Obey all reasonable safety instructions Take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and for the safety of others in the workplace Report any dangerous situation Work with the employer to improve safety at the workplace. NOW OPEN THE THEORY ASSESSMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ACTIVITY #9 Page 28 Training, Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd