sport and rec SAC EXAM Flashcards
WHAT IS DUTY OF CARE
YOUR LEGAL DUTY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY SO NO ONE OR THERE PROPERTY IS HARMED
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
- TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
2.UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION - FOLLOW YOUR ORGANISATIONS PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES FOR ACTING IN AN EMERGENCY
What is a hazard
ANYTHING THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE HARM, IN TERMS OF HUMAN INJURY OR ILL-HEALTH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR THE ENVIRONMENT
What are manual handling tasks
THE PHYSICAL ACT OF PUSHING, PULLING, LIFTING, OR TRANSFERRING ANY WAITED ITEM
3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF WORKERS
1.identify potential hazards and REPORT them immediately
2.FOLLOW AND COMPLY WITH WORKPLACE POLICIES RELATING TO WHS
3.ALWAYS WEAR PPE AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT
WHAT IS INFECTION CONTROL
ENSURE THAT YOU COMPLY TO GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES TO AVOID THE SPREAD OF DISEASE FROM BLOOD OR BODY
Hazards in sport and REC
.SLIP HAZARDS CREATED BY SWEAT OR LIQUIDS FROM DRINK BOTTLES
. NOT ADHERING TO HYGIENE PRACTICES
. TRIP HAZARDS FROM INAPPROPRIATELY STORED EQUIPMENT
. EQUIPMENT THAT IS DAMAGED BROKEN OR UNFIT TO USE
Why do we have infection control
TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF BOTH CUSTOMERS AND STAFF
Employer responsibilities
1.CONDUCT REGULAR SAFETY INSPECTIONS
2.PROVIDE SAFE MACHINERY
3.PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TRAINING
4.PROVIDE SAFE PREMISES
WHS legislationS
1.act - OCCUPATIONAL Health and safety act 2004 (Vic)
2.regulation – OCCUPATIONAL health and safety regulations 2017 (VIC)
3.CODES – VIC COMPLIANCE CODES AND CODES OF PRACTICE
4.REGULATOR – WORKSAFE VICTORIA
Emergency equipment
Common SIGNS USED TO IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT IN THE WORK PLACE
. First aide, FiRE HOSE, LIFEJACKET
equipment that is used in emergency situations
PPE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
. HELMET, FACE SHIELD, EARPLUGS, HIGH VIZ VEST
Dangerous goods classification
THERE are nine classes of dangerous goods and they are classified based on the predominatE hazards presented by dangerous substances.
For example – explosiveS, flammable, toxic, radioactive
WAYS to improve knowledge of workplace safety
ATTEND REGULAR STAFF MEETINGS THAT FOCUS ON WHS
What is a workplace emergency
An unforeseeable situation that threatens people within the organisation.
PLAN, PREPARE, PRACTICE