WHS and hazard identification, risk assessment & controls Flashcards
list some hazard identification methods
talking with staff conducting physical inspections reviewing records of accidents and near misses media professional consultants online hazard alerts talk with a representative
risk assessment methods
using a checklist
adopting the what if approach
using risk assessment soft wears
what are types of hazards
manual handling (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling) gravity (tripping, falling, slipping) biological (animal and human waste) radiation (uv sun exposure/ sunburns) phychosocial (effects of stress, violence, fatigue) equipment related chemicals and dust workplace policies and procedures
hierarchy of controls 1-6
1 eliminate 2substitute 3 isolate 4 engineering controls 5 administrative controls 6 ppe
when should a risk assessment be done?
- if it hasn’t been done before
- when a hazard has been identified
- after an incident
- after concerns have been raised
- when there are changes
- at regular intervals
what are some risk assessment methods?
- using a checklist
- adopting the what if approach
- using risk assessment software systems
how can likelihood be determined?
quantitavely - expressed in numbers
qualitatively- use descriptive words
ranking- ordered from most likely to least likely
what does risk assessments help to identify?
- hazards
- protect employees
- determine likelihood of consequences
- evaluate each risk
- prioritise each hazard
key steps in a risk assessment 1,2,3
- identify the hazard
- assess the risk- likelihood and consequences
- control- select and implement
what is the acronym for the hierarchy of controls
Effective Safety Is Easy As Pie
what are examples of impeding factors?
- staff
- lack of resources or money
- lack of planning
- poor management and communication
what are some acts and WHS regulations that victorian workplaces must comply with
- OHS act 2004
- OHS regulations 2007
- Victorian compliance codes
what should a risk control and evaluation plan include? (8)
- details of consolation process
- list of allocated responsibilities and timeline
- resources required
- identify hazards
- assess the risk
- outline the risk control options
- outline any residual risks
- review the process and risk control options used
how can the likelihood of an incident occurring be determined?
by using the table which shows the likelihood of soothing occurring
the table consists of the assessing the risks table and the consequences table
what are consequences based on?
consequences are based on the injuries the are likely to occur to participants and is ranked alphabetically
a= catastrophic (multiple deaths) e= insignificant (none or v minor injury)
definition of consultation
is the process of formal discussing something to seek advice and make decisions
benefits of consultation
- removal of hazards
- protects health and safety of workers
- encourages employees confidence and morale in the workplace
- makes employees aware or organisations legal responsibilities
- creates more productive, co operative, collaborative workplace
- less worker compensation claims
- creates greeter hazard control
what does reasonable practicable mean?
means that employees should consult with employees based on what is possible in the circumstances.
what are the legal requirements lined with consultation?
its a legal requirement under the occupational health and safety act 2004 (section 35)
how can you encourage worker participation?
- asking questions
- valuing their participation
- sharing information and keeping people informed
- considering the structure
- consider how to engage people eg. length of meeting, time of day, using visuals
what do u need to consider when trying to engage people?
- what the of the day that it is
- length of the meeting
- using visuals
- making sure people feel comfortable
risk assessment consideration
likelihood
consequences
control options
rating
