sport and rec Flashcards
define what a hazard is
A danger or risk that could potentially cause harm or ill health to an individual
what are some common hazards
biological, manual tasks, gravity, radiation, psychosocial, equipment, hazardous chemicals.
after identifying a possible hazard who can you report this to
HSR, HSC, managers, WHS reps
what does PPE stand for
personal protective Equipment
define PPE
any equipment that you use to protect yourself during an activity
what are WHS procedures and expectations
Procedure - must fill out a completion form
expectations - following WHS guidelines, following procedures for work, house keeping and Handling/using and storing toxic and hazardous chemicals according to workplace procedures.
what should be on an incident report form
location, time, who was there, what treatment, any follow ups
where should you dispose of sharp objects
a puncture proof container or bio can
what are the hierarchy of control in order
elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE,
what is the informal way of the hierarchy of control
physically remove hazard, replace the hazard, isolate people from the hazard, change the way people work, protect the worker with PPE
explain duty of care
the moral obligation to care for others around you
why is environmental care important
to ensure the environment is not affected in a harmful way
explain debriefing
After an incident or death each employee is recommended to talk to someone about any feeling or thoughts they may have.
what are some stress and fatigue symptoms
yawning, falling asleep at work, an ability to concentrate, short term memory loss, poor decision making, poor judgement and negativity.
what DRSABCD stand for
danger, response, send for help, airways, breathing, compression, defibulator
