Summary - Ch3 Workplace Health

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K. Gordon (Aug 2007) Chapter 3 - FWS Proc. 1

Unit BSBCMN106ASummary Chapter 3

Follow Workplace Safety Procedures

Kellie Hughes et. al.

IT Fundamentals (2005)


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Unit BSBCMN106A Chapter 3

On completion of this unit you should beable to:

recognise and assess the different types ofworkplace hazards and risks.

actively follow workplace procedures for

enhancing occupational health and safety inthe workplace.


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Occupational Health

Relates to factors in the workplace thatgive rise to ill health or death of an

employee, such as poor hygiene andsanitation, infectious diseases, repetitivestrain injury (RSI).


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Occupational Safety

Relates to protecting people fromdangerous situations that might lead to

injury, permanent physical disability ordeath.

For example:- electric shocks, poorly

maintained machinery, equipment andworksite, falls and strains.


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Recognising Hazards

A hazard is defined as any situation orobject that has the potential to cause

harm, injury or illness to a person ordamage to property.

Workplace hazards fall into five main

categories: physical, chemical,environmental, biological and humanbehaviour.


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Hazards Awareness

Installing signage around the workplace - hazardwarning and safety signs

E.g. signs warning of dangerous and restrictedareas, hazardous chemicals or flammable items,forklift use, heavy vehicle traffic, slippery whenwet.

Equipment may have caution or warning signsfixed in relevant positions.

Activity - Hazard and Safety Signs.


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Physical Hazards

Equipment and machinery are electricalhazardsif not used correctly according

manufacturers instructions. Sufficient lightingto enable people to see

clearly without straining and work safely.Minimise glare from computer screen.

Eliminate or minimise noisein the workarea so it does not disturb, stress or causeinjury to others.


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Chemical Hazards

Can be divided into hazardous substancesor dangerous goods.

Hazardous substances chemical isdangerous to a persons health.

Dangerous goods substances areclassified according to the immediate

safety risk of an explosion, poisoning orfire which can cause damage to property,people or the environment.


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Chemical Hazards

Hazardous substances and dangerous goodsneed not pose a threat if handled, stored,

used and transported in the correct manner,according to the manufacturers instructions.

AMaterial Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)

provides information about the chemicalpurchased, how it is to be used, stored andtransported. It includes first aid instructions.


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Environmental Hazards

Hazards in this category include:

ergonomic issues

storage

manual handling

spills and leaks

slips and falls


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Behavioural Hazards

Relate to the way people act in the workenvironment, e.g. violence, physical and

verbal abuse, discriminatory acts andbullying.

Work practices can lead to stress and

other psychological symptoms.


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Biological Hazards

Relate to any organisms or agent thatcauses infection.

Maintaining cleanliness of the surroundingwork environment, wash rooms andkitchens, and good personal hygieneminimises ill health caused by biologicalhazards.

Activity Categories of Hazards


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Manual Handling

When a person pulls, pushes, holds,carries, lifts or raises or lowers an objectusing force.

Holding an awkward position for a lengthof time and/or using repetitive movementmay cause manual handling injuries.

Types of injuries:- muscle sprains andstrains, fractures, cuts bruises, backinjuries and persistent pain or discomfortin the muscle or tendons.


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Occupational Overuse Syndrome

OOS refers to a range of conditions in themuscles, tendons and soft tissues in the

back, neck, elbows, wrists, hands orfingers.

It is particularly associated with

performing repetitive movement orworking in an awkward or constrainedposture.


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Identifying Hazards

Procedures for identifying hazards include:

Planning and purchasing

Hazard reports

Workplace inspection checklists or audits

Material safety data sheets

Job analysis Health monitoring data


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Workplace Inspections/Audits

Inspection checklists are used to ensurethat all legal and policy requirements are

met. Safety audits involve a formal review using

questions requiring assessment and

answers to measure performance and testwhether policies are being followed.


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Workplace Inspections/Audits

It is a form of ongoing health and safetymeasurement.

Two essential features of safety auditing:1. The audits are repeated at regular intervals

2. The information is collected and used


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Risk

A risk is the possibility that a hazard willcause injury or ill health to a person or

damage to property. Risk assessmentis the process of looking

at the possibility of injury or ill health

occurring and then deciding how muchcontrol is required.


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Risk Control

Controlling risk consists of several stepsknown as the hierarchy of control: elimination or substitution

engineering controls (e.g. re-design work area)

work practices (e.g. use of equipment and tools)

administrative controls (job rotation, supervision)

Training and education Personal protective clothing and equipment

(PPE)


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Managing Hazards

Involves a four step process:

recognise the hazard

assess the risk

control the risk

review decisions and control measures

regularly.


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Emergency Procedures

A necessary part of an organisations OHSplan is having policies and procedures in

place to deal with emergencies.All employees should be well prepared for

emergency incidents such as accidents

involving bodily harm, chemical spills, fire,explosions, threats and personal assault.


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Being prepared can include:

knowing where emergencyexits are

ensuring evacuation exits

and fire doors, etc are keptclear

knowing where fireextinguishers are and trained

in its use. Activity Fire extinguishers

and Classes of Fire


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Reporting any damage tofire extinguishers, hoses

and other emergencyequipment.

learning first aid

Participating in any

practice evacuationprocedures


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knowing emergency numbers of doctors,ambulance, police and fire department

etc, in cases of accidents where urgentmedical attention is required (EmergencyPhone Numbers)

Knowing where policies and proceduresare stored and keeping up-to-date on allemergency situations.


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Emergency and Other Procedures

Wollongong TAFEcampus StudentsPress button tocontact security

Any teachers cancontact Security onx 7171 or0417 290 400

Visit Security OfficeA.G.49A


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There are four main roles within theemergency evacuation and they are as

follows:Chief Emergency Officer White helmet

Emergency AssemblyArea Warden

Red helmet and vest

Floor Warden Yellow helmet

First Aid Officer Green helmet and vest


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Emergency Evacuation

Evacuation Procedures (steps 1-11)

Staff and students are to follow the

directions of the Floor Warden. Theyshould be easily identifiable by the

YELLOW helmet they are wearing.

Designated Assembly Area 1 (campusmap)


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First Aid

Quick Guide - Basic Life Support ActionPlan DRABC:

Check for Danger Check for Response

Check for Breathing

Check for Signs ofCirculation

Handling an Emergency A Quick Guideto First Aid


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First Aid Kits must be available in

the workplace and should contain:- Cotton wool

Gauze swabs

Antiseptic liquid Triangular bandages

Bandage rolls

Sterile would dressing Tweezers

Sterile pads

Safety pins

Scissors Disposable gloves

Burns dressing

Adhesive strappingtape

First aid notes/booklet


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