Safety - WHS Compliance Flashcards
Purpose and intent of Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (as amended)
To protect workers and other persons against harm to their health, safety and welfare, through the elimination or minimisation of hazards and in the case of workers.
Sets out the duty of care of PCBUs and workers.
Enforced to protect the health and safety of workers and other persons through;
Protecting workers and other persons against harm to their health, safety and welfare through the elimination or minimisation of risks
Promoting provision of advice, information, education and training
Ensuring appropriate security and review of actions
Providing a framework for continuous improvement
Purpose and intent of Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW) (as amended)
Provides additional information for PCBUs.
Sets out general requirements of the legislation in more detail, including
General risk and workplace management provisions
Specific requirements for elimination/control of risks
The duties of PCBUs in relation to equipment and structure of the building
Penalties and infringement notices are detailed
WHS rights, duties and responsibilities of PCBU
Provide safe systems of work and a safe work environment.
Eliminate or minimise workplace risks as far as reasonably practicable.
Provide adequate information,training, instruction and supervision.
Comply with the requirements covered under the work health and safety regulations
Appoint a health and safety representative (HSR)
WHS rights, duties and responsibilities of officer
Has a positive duty to exercise due diligence in ensuring the organisation complies with the law.
WHS rights, duties and responsibilities of worker
Take reasonable care for their own and others health and safety
Comply with all reasonable instructions and policies and procedures from the PCBU.
failure to observe (non-compliance) WHS workplace policy and procedures and legislative requirements
Can result in issuing Provisional Improvement Notices (PINS), prohibition notices, legal action, fines, injunctions and training orders.
Legislative requirements of safety signs
Must be clear, consistent and conform to Australian Standard guidelines.
Picture signs are preferred; however, written signs are acceptable so long as simple language is used.
Safety signs do not replace or reduce the need for other prevention measures.
Meaning of colour and shape: Emergency signs
green rectangle with white text and symbols used to indicate emergency procedures. Common emergency signs include exit, emergency exit and first aid.
Meaning of colour and shape: Protective equipment signs
indicate when PPE must work and are blue circles with white symbols. Eg. protective footwear, hand washing & correct manual handling techniques.
Meaning of colour and shape: Stop and prohibitive signs
usually a white circle with red borders and a crossbar, with a black symbol. The most common prohibitive signs include no smoking, no access and restricted areas.
Meaning of colour and shape: Caution and warning signs
a black triangle on a yellow background with a black symbol. Common warning signs include slippery surfaces, hot surfaces and watch your step.
Placement and positioning of signs
Safety signs need to be displayed in appropriate locations so that all staff and visitors are made aware of any potential dangers or risks
Hospitality industry and workplace requirements for monitoring and reporting in relation to workplace safety
All reports of accidents, illness or injury should be passed on to the appropriate people within a workplace and to WorkCover NSW if the incident is considered dangerous. A dangerous incident would be when there has been a serious injury, illness or death in the workplace. They should be notified within 48 hours.
