WHS VET SPORT & REC Flashcards
Hierarchy of controls
Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Controls Administrative Controls PPE
Elimination
Physically remove the hazard. The most effective level of control
Substitution
Substitute the risk with a lesser risk. Replace the hazard.
Isolation
Isolate the risk by separating the risk with a lesser risk.
Engineering Controls
Make physical changes to reduce the risk. Reduce risks through engineering changes and changes to systems of work.
Administrative Controls
Change the way people perform their work. Includes changes to workplace policies and procedures, rosters, work time etc. to reduce exposure to hazards and reduce level of harm.
PPE
Protect workers through providing them with Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, helmets and ear plugs.
Impeding Factors
These are elements that may delay or prevent the risk control from being successfully implemented into workplace operations. These include: Staff Lack of resources or money, poor management & lack of communication.
Risk control options can be affected by:
Time availability Budget Staff Resources Productivity
Hazard
Any source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill health, damage to property, the environment or a combination of these.
Risk
A chance of something happening that will have a negative effect. Risk is determined by the likelihood of the unwanted event and the potential consequences.
Risk Factor
Something that increases the chance of the unwanted events occurring.
Controls (of risks)
Measures that are put in place to decrease the likelihood or consequences of an unwanted event.
Likelihood
The probability or chance of the threat (risk) occurring.
Consequences
The impact of the threat (or risk)
5 main hazard categories
Physical Biological Chemical Ergonomic Psychosocial
5 main hazard categories
Physical Biological Chemical Ergonomic Psychosocial
Physical hazards
Noise, Heights, Radiation, Sharps, Moving machine parts, extreme weather or temperatures
Biological hazards
Mould, Body fluids, Blood, Dust, Vermin
Chemical hazards
Toxic, Flammable, Reactive, Corrosive, Household chemicals, hazardous air, Medicines and waste
Ergonomic hazards
Poor work stations set-ups, poor posture, manual handling, repetitive work
Psychosocial hazards
Stress, workplace violence, mental health related issues, workload, fatigue
Hazard Identification Methods C.P.P.P.R
Consult with staff
Physical Inspections
Professional consultants/industry specialists Publications/media eg. online alerts
Review records of accidents & near misses
H.S.R
Health & Safety representative – all workplaces are required to have one. They form partnerships between staff and management. They inspect, investigate accidents and injuries & liaise with staff.
When should you speak with a HSR?
Someone identifies a specific workplace hazard Signage is incorrect Safety procedures are incorrect or incomplete, broken or faulty Potentially dangerous goods, equipment or situations. Re-occurring accidents or incidents
P.C.B.U
Person’s Conducting Businesses or Undertakings It applies to anyone who has a workplace health and safety duty within the workplace
Record keeping includes:
Hazard and incident reports WHS policies and procedures Investigation reports Risk Assessments
ActsWHS
This is a law (legislation) that outlines a workplace’s responsibility and duty to ensure that the workplace they are providing is safe. The Act is different in each state or territory.
ActsWHS
This is a law (legislation) that outlines a workplace’s responsibility and duty to ensure that the workplace they are providing is safe. The Act is different in each state or territory.
WHS - Regulation
These are standards that need to be met for specific risks and hazards that exists in the workplace.