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.
WHS Regulator
This is the organization responsible for ensuring workplaces uphold the Act and regulations required eg. WorkSafe.
Codes of practice (or compliance codes
These are codes that provide guidance and practical advice for specific elements of workplace health and safety. Eg. having a first aid kit.
Codes of practice (or compliance codes
These are codes that provide guidance and practical advice for specific elements of workplace health and safety. Eg. having a first aid kit.
D.W.G
= Designated Work Group – a group that consults with workers and reports back to employers
Incident causation
= what caused an injury. This can be grouped into 5 categories of causes – Materials, Environment, Personnel, Management, Task. E.g Extreme temperatures causing a P.E teacher to get heat stroke.
To conduct a risk assessment, you need to: I.A.C.M
Identify Assess Control Monitor
What is a risk register?
A tool for documenting risks, actioning and managing them.
Risk ranking categories
Catastrophic Major Moderate Minor Insignificant
Risk ranking categories
Catastrophic Major Moderate Minor Insignificant
Risk Matrix
This table can be used during the risk assessment process to define the level of risk and assist in rating the risk as low, moderate, high or critical.
The Hierarchy of Controls
describes the preferred options for controlling risks. a list of control measures used to eliminate/ minimise exposure to workplace hazards. Listed from most effective to least effective. Elimination is the most effective and PPE is the least.
Risk Control Implementation plan
A plan that outlines the hazard or risk, details of the control option to be implemented, instructions on how it is to be implemented, by when and who is responsible for ensuring it happens.
Consultation
Is the process or action of formally discussing something with all parties involved.
Benefits of consultation
Identifying hazards
Culture
Work Practices
Accident rates
How can you consult workers?
Make it easy for employees to make meetings Value workers feedback and input Make decision making relevant & meaningful Make consultation processes engaging
how should a issue be resolves (issue resolution)
Should Be developed through consultation with staff.
Provide practical advice on how to fix issues as well as Protect workers from discrimination
A WHS Issue is…
Any concern about health and safety in the workplace that remains unresolved after consultation process has occurred.
What is a pin?
This is a formal notice from a health and safety representative to his or her employer to notify them that there is an issue in the workplace that requires attention.
Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 (VIC)
These are key principles, duties and rights that relate to OHS. This Act covers a wide variety of circumstances. It is up to the duty holder eg. employer to determine how they choose to comply with the act.
Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 2007 (VIC)
These are specific ways that employers must adhere to the act. eg. handling & storage of chemicals.
Victorian Compliance Codes
Provides advice and guidance for specific elements of OHS in the workplace. E.g first aid in the workplace.
Evaluation criteria
legislation
regulation
australian standards
External factors
Weather, time of day, condition of location
Internal factors
Facilities, financial recources
Who must be consulted
Employees, HSR’s
what matters must be consulted about
-Identifying or assessing hazards or risks
-making decisions on how to control risks
What is a near miss?
A ‘near miss’ can be defined as an unplanned event where an accident likely resulting in injury, illness or potentially death was narrowly avoided.
Why are checklists important?
A checklist ensures that you inspect all areas and elements that have the potential to be hazardous. This will also enable you to document when and who conducted the inspection.
Process of hazard identification:
Hazard identification is the process of finding, listing, and characterizing hazards, by assessing the likelihood, consequences, and severity of the hazard.
Potential workplace hazards?
-Slippery floors from water or sweat • Trip hazard from equipment • Blood from injuries • Manual handling from moving and/or carrying heavy and awkward pieces of equipment
Situations where you should conduct the process of hazard identification in the workplace.
-An organisation or business is new and it has never conducted one before
-The organisation or business is implementing new forms of work
-After an incident, accident or near miss has occurred
internal hazard identification methods (ways to look for hazrds)
Conducting a physical inspection
Consulting your workers
external hazard identification methods
Enlisting assistance from professional consultants and industry specialists. Using publications such as online hazard and safety alerts.
Why is it important for workplaces to have records of near misses that occur in the workplace?
Records of near misses can be used to identify hazards and implement controls. So that if the situation occurs again, it will not evolve into an incident.
What is risk assessment?
A risk assessment is a systematic process for evaluating potential risks (hazards) that have been identified through a hazard identification process.
When assessing risk what needs to be considered?
How likely is it that the risk will cause injury? Has it happened before? Are there any controls currently in place to prevent the risk from occurring?
Factors that could impede the success of a risk control option.
Unrealistic expectations
Poor or inconsistent communication
Factors that could impede the success of a risk control option.
Unrealistic expectations Poor or inconsistent communication
Duty Holder
Anyone who owes a WHS duty within the workplace including inspectors and regulations.
Risk matrix
A table that is used to assess risks and rate them. It is based on likelihood and consequences.
Incident Report
Formal document that outlines the facts of the incident. It includes what happened, to whom, when, where, and why?
When would Incidents need to be reported to WorkSafe
Depending on the seriousness of the incident, the workplace are mandated to report any incident within the first 48 hours.
When to conduct a Hazard Identification
-The business or organisation is new
-They are impeding new forms of works
Who are Professional consultants
Professional consultants are trained to find hazards,They are well versed on WHS legislation and the required regulations and codes that apply to your workplace, which staff may not be, causing them to overlook potential hazards.
things that may be included ina. risk treatment plan
Responsibilities
Schedules
Budgeting
Performance measures
Review process
areas that should be included in an implementation plan
Steps on how the control is to be implemented.
Timeframe for implementation.
Scheduled review date.
