Sac 1 chapter 1 Flashcards
Criteria to consider for risk control options
Cost
Time
Resource availability
Suitability
Risk control options
ELIMINATE (Level 1)
• Remove the hazard or cause of potential harm completely
SUBSTITUTE (Level 2)
• Replacement of the item/object with something that has the same function but reduces the level of harm
ISOLATE (Level 2)
• Create a barrier between harm and employees or others in the workplace
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (Level 2) • Changes to equipment, materials or resources to reduce the harm
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS (Level 3) • Implementation of training, changes to rosters, timing, policies or procedures
PPE (Level 3)
• Implement the use of personal protective equipment
Impeding Factors
Staff
A lack of resources or money
A lack of planning
Poor management and communication
What must be reported to worksafe?
They record
-Death
- Injuries
- High risk equipment
How do we identify hazards?
Discussion with staff
Observation
Conducting physical inspections
Reviewing past records of accidents and/or near misses
Discussion with people from similar organisations
Media
Enlist the assistance of professional consultants/specialists
Online publications/internet
What is the Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)
What is the regulation
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 (Vic)
What is the code
Victorian Compliance Codes (Codes of Practice)
What is the Role of Worksafe Victoria?
Promoting and enforcing health and safety in Victorian workplaces
What are the Responsibilities of Worksafe Victoria?
Health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Employer insurance and premium
Explosives and other dangerous goods
What are Risk Assessment Methods?
Using a checklist
Adopting a ‘what if’ approach
Risk assessment
- Identify the hazard
- Assess the risk
- Determine and implement control options
What is a Hazard?
Any sources of potential harm or a situation with the possibility to cause harm
