BC2, Module 1.4: Effective Communication And Incident Response On-site Flashcards
Key OHS personnel responsibilities
-Safety training: conduct safety training sessions on safety practices amd emergency protocols.
- monitoring compliance: ensure all workers adhere to the established safety guidelines.
- Incident investigation: investigate workplace incidents to determine their cause and prevent future occurrences.
Why is effective communication important?
It ensures all team members are informed about potential hazards, ongoing tasks and emergency protocols.
Key components of OHS communication
- toolbox talks: regular meetings at the start of the day where safety concerns amd daily tasks are discussed.
- Notice boards: Central locations where safety guidelines, updates and emergency contacts are posted.
- Digital communication: Use of mobile apps or messaging platforms to share real time updates.
Roles of the OHS personnel
- monitoring and disseminating safety information
- adressing worker concerns relating to safety
- facilitating training sessions on hazard identification and reporting
Reporting hazards and incidents
- identify the hazards or incident
- notify the designated OHS personnel immediately
- Filling out an incident report form
Types of safety signs:
- Mandatory signs
- Prohibition signs
- Warning signs
- Emergency signs
Why is it important to adhere to signage?
It avoid accidents and injuries
Why is safety documentation important?
To ensure safety measures are recorded and cam be referenced when needed.
Examples of OHS documentation
- Safety manuals
- incident reports
- hazard assessments
To ensure the effectiveness of OHS documentation, it should be:
- accurate and up to date
- easily accessible to all workers
- Regularly reviewed amd revised as needed.
Why is reporting crucial?
- prevents further harm
- Ensure compliance
- Improving safety practices
What are the best practices for reporting?
- provide regular training on identifying and reporting hazards and incidents.
- utilize digital tools to streamline the reporting process and ensure timely responses
- encourage a culture of openness where workers feel comfortable reporting issues without fear of retaliation.
What are the General procedures for incident response?
- assess the situation: Quickly evaluate the situation to identify immediate hazards and the severity of the incident
- ensure safety: if possible remove anyone from immediate danger without putting urself or others at risk.
-Alert relevant personnel: notify the site supervisor, designated OHS personnel or first responders immediately. - Follow emergency protocols: Adhere to the site’s established emergency response plan, which may include evacuation or containment procedures.
- Document the incident: record details of the incident, including time, date, location, and actions taken for further investigation amd reporting.
Procedures for accessing first aid:
- Identifying the location of the first aid kits amd equipment on site
- Ensure trained first aiders are available and accessible during work hours
- if possible, provide immediate care to injured individuals while waiting for professional medical assistance
What are steps for effective evacuation?
- Activating alarms: use site alarm system to alert all personnel
- exiting safely: follow designated evacuation routes to assembly points
- accountability: conduct a roll call at the assembly point to ensure everyone is accounted for
What is early intervention?
It is the addressing and mitigation of incidents early before they grow into bigger risks.
Essential fire safety equipment
- fire extinguishers: used to put out small fires immediately. Workers should know which type of extinguishers to use based on the fire class.
- fire blankets: useful for smothering small fires or putting out a person on fire.
- smoke detectors: detects fires early and alerts others to evacuate.
Fire hose reel: provide a continuous supply of water to combat large fires untill emergency services arrives.
Best practices for PPE and fire safety equipment
- Inspect PPE Regularly for any damage or wear. Replace items as needed.
- Store PPE and fire safety equipment in designated areas to keep them clean and functional.
- Train all workers on the proper use and maintenance of PPE and fire-control tools
- Conduct regular fir drills tp familiarise workers with emergency procedures.
Role of the designated OHS personnel
- recieving and reviewing hazard and incident reports
- investigating the causes of reported incidents.
- implementing corrective measures to avoid recurrence
