Health & Safety in Workplace

Question 1

Three reasons you need to know about H & S

Answer 1

1. Legal
2. Ethical
3. Our Business (be safe feel safe/ Safe homes, roads, communities and workplace). $7million/yr ACC costs to police

Question 2

Define Health

Answer 2

Physical and Mental as per HSWA

Question 3

S.36 Primary Duty of Care

Answer 3

Police has primary duty of care for employees, contractors, 3rd parties, others (detainees/public) put at risk by our work.

Question 4

What does “Reasonably Practicable” mean.

2 parts

Answer 4

Must do what is Reasonable Practicable to ensure h&s of self and others.
First - consider whats ‘Possible’ to ensure h&s
Second - what is ‘Reasonable’ to do in circ’s.

Question 5

Control Measure - Hierarchy of Controls

Answer 5

Elimination  - Most effective
Substitution
Engineering
Admin
PPE              - Least effective

Question 6

What must I do (as employer)

Answer 6

H&S induction
Employee access to HSR’s (Health & Safety Reps)
Report & review H&S incidents and Near Misses using My Police.

Question 7

What is a Near Miss

Answer 7

Unplanned or unexpected event at work that could have resulted in harm, includes ‘loss only” where no injury occurred.

Must be reviewed by supervisor. Not a blame game

Question 8

When to notify WorkSafe

Answer 8

1. Hospitalised (getting a bed)
2. Serious head injury
3. loss of Consciousness
   (Certain Near miss events with potential for death/serious injury)
   Exemption - NZDF on active duty, SIS/GCSB

Question 9

H&S Risk Management example :

Op for crowd control at protest march for firearms laws

Answer 9

Use Risk Assesment and Risk Matrix
Violence - PITT, TENR, Area Prevention teams.
Fatigue - Monitor staff, Safety officer, Fatigue awareness for staff
Sun stroke/Dehy - sunscreen, hats, water