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1. What is Workplace safety?
Maintaining the
health, safety and
welfare of employees
and others in all
workplace
environments
2. On successful completion of this unit
you will be able to
īRecognise and report any workplace hazard
īComply with procedures to assess and control
risks
īFollow workplace procedures in emergencies
īContribute to safety in the workplace through
consultation with employers, employees, OHS
representatives.
3. OHS has a long history
īOHS was recognised in the late 1700âs in Britain.
Nothing meaningful was done about it.
īDuring the 1800âs and through the depression
years of the early 1900âs and through the years of
WW 1, WW 2, there were many people who were
out of work and desperately took whatever work
could be found no matter what the conditions.
4. Is the workplace hazardous
worldwide?
īThe World Health
Organization estimates
âĸ 250 million accidents
occur each year
âĸ 330,000 deaths
âĸ 160 million occupational
diseases
5. Accidents and Injuries can be costly
īLost production
īAbsenteeism
īMedical bills
īIncreased
WorkCover or
insurance premiums
īUnwanted publicity
īReplacement or repair
of damaged equipment
īTraining of new or
casual staff
īPoor company image
īFines or prison!
6. What are some typical work-related
injuries?
īBad backs (lifting)
īLung diseases
(breathing toxic
chemicals)
īBurns
(hot machinery parts)
īHearing loss
(noisy machinery)
īCuts (sharp construction
tools)
īCrushing injuries
(moving objects)
īSkin diseases (irritating
substances)
īBroken bones (falling)
7. WorkCover Authority of NSW
īThe statutory authority that administers OHS
legislation in NSW
īProvides advice on rights and responsibilities
concerning OHS, rehabilitation and workers
compensation
īInvestigates causes of accidents, injuries and
illnesses
īIssues licenses for hazardous
operations, eg. for the handling of dangerous
chemicals
8. What is the National
Occupational Health Safety
Committee?
Federal authority that considers the laws,
regulations and procedures covering health and
safety to all workers.
10. Employerâs Responsibilities
EMPLOYERS have a âduty of careâ (by law) to provide
a safe workplace.
ī Managers and supervisors MUST help
employers meet this responsibility.
ī Consult with employees on OHS matters
ī Assess likely hazards
ī Control and minimise hazard risks
ī Provide information to workers
11. Employerâs Responsibility conât
ī Consult with workers (through OHS reps
and committees)
ī Organise safe work systems
ī Improve understanding (by
instruction/training)
ī Provide protective clothing and
equipment
12. Employerâs Responsibility conât
âĸ Ensure tools/equipment/machines are safe
âĸ Supervise inexperienced workers
âĸ Monitor the workplace
âĸ Keep records of inspections and injuries
14. Employeeâs responsibility
âĸ EMPLOYEES (YOU) must take care of your own
safety and that of others who may be affected by
your actions. You MUST co-operate with your
employer.
īWork/behave in a safe way
īTake care not to endanger the safety of others
īFollow employer instructions
īOperate equipment safely and only for the
intended purpose
īUse personal protective equipment
15. Employeeâs responsibility conât
īCooperate with your employer
īDo not willfully/recklessly interfere or
misuse equipment
īEnsure you are not affected by alcohol or
drugs
īReport hazards
īReport work-related injuries, near misses
17. What is a hazard?
A hazard is something that has the potential to
cause harm. This harm can affect people by
causing injury, illness, death or psychological
trauma.
Website: www.nohsc.gov.au
18. WORKPLACE HAZARD
WORK ACTIVITY
Drilling a hole;
Typing a letter
Unloading cargo
Moving a heavy object
SITUATION
Tripping over a cord;
Wet floor in a foyer
ARRANGEMENT Poor storage techniques
PRODUCTION
PROCESS
Toxic fumes; excess heat
19. Checklist of Hazards in the
Working Environment
Date:
Area:
What to look for:
Look at all areas and compare to the
standards provided below. Some aspects
may not be applicable. A "no" response to
any question indicates an area that will
need further assessment.
ī¯ PASSAGEWAYS ī¯ FUMES/VENTILATION
ī¯ EXIT/EGRESS ī¯ ERGONOMIC FACTORS
ī¯ NOISE ī¯ LAYOUT (of workplace)
ī¯ LIGHTING
.
20. What should you report?
ī Any event that results in injury or
disease - no matter how minor - is
reportable
ī Dangerous occurrences or events -
including a near miss that endangers the
health or safety of a person
ī Any event that results in death
Employees have a LEGAL
RESPONSIBILITY to report any accident
or incident
21. Who do you Report Hazards to?
Your Supervisor
īSupervises New Employees
īCoaches and mentors team
members
īCommunicates between
senior management and
workgroups
OHS Committee
ī Formal body that resolves OHS
issues
ī Reviews OHS measures
ī Investigates OHS matters
ī Solves OHS problems
ī Develops OHS policies,
procedures and programs
ī Comprises both employees and
employer representatives
Must be established when >20
employees
22. Who do you report hazards to?
OHS Representative
ī Elected to represent designated workgroups
ī Review OHS measures
ī Conduct inspections
ī Accompany an OHS inspector
ī Provide input into development of OHS systems
and emergency preparedness procedures
ī Know about particular hazards
ī Keep up-to-date with information injuries and
health
ī Communicate with management/workers about
changes
ī Make recommendations about training
Must be elected even if requested by only one
employee
24. Hazard Categories
The FOUR categories of hazards we will look
at are:
1. Physical Hazards, eg OOS, posture
2. Manual Handling hazard, eg lifting
3. Chemical Hazard, eg Toxic substances
4. Psychosocial Hazard, eg Stress
25. What are the FOUR steps to
identify and control a hazard
ī Identify the hazard â what is it
ī Assess the risks â what is likely to
happen
ī Control the risks â preventative
measures
ī Evaluate the solutions â
were the preventative measures:
ī appropriate
ī successful
26. Letâs take a closer look at
Occupational Overuse Syndrome
ī What is it?
oOOS relates to the repetitive use of the
same muscles over an extended period of
time
ī What does it affect?
oMuscles
oTendons
oSoft tissues in the neck, back, shoulders,
hands, fingers, wrists, elbows
27. Who does OOS affect?
īOffice workers
īCleaners
īHairdressers
īKitchen workers
īDrivers
īMail sorters
īPainters
īMusicians
īProcess workers on assembly lines (packers, sorters, pressers)
īConstruction workers (bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers and tilers)
īPEOPLE IN MANY DIFFERENT OCCUPATIONS
28. What are OOS symptoms?
âĸ Soreness/Swelling
âĸ Muscle discomfort
âĸ Stiffness
âĸ Numbing and tingling
âĸ Fatigue
âĸ Burning sensation
âĸ Aches and pains
âĸ Weakness
29. How can you prevent OOS?
īAdjust your workstation layout
īAdjust furniture
īMaintain correct posture
īExercise to stimulate blood flow
īReduce repetitive tasks
īTake regular breaks
īRotate the work tasks
īREPORT any signs of OOS immediately
30. What happens when new
equipment is installed
When a new computer is
installed
ī Ergonomically sound
office design layout
ī Ergonomic office
furniture installed
ī Training on the new
equipment provided by
employer
ī OHS training (safe work
habits)
If you experience any wrist
soreness
ī You would report problem
to supervisor
ī An OHS rep would inspect
workstation and write a
report
ī You would consult a doctor
and obtain report
ī You would be transferred
to alternative duties,
temporarily or permanently
ī Employer would closely
monitor your progress
31. What is an ergonomic
workstation?
âErgonomicâ means setting up the work
environment to suit individuals.
Making the environment work for you, not
against you.
33. Basic principles of correct posture
To reduce fatigue and reduce risk of body injury and
strain when using a computer
ī Adjust your chair and
workstation
ī Support your lower back with
the back of the chair
ī Place your feet flat on
the floor or use a footrest
īHave your ankles, knees
and hips at right angles
īClear the desk of all
unnecessary materials
34. Hands and Arms
Do these exercises
With your forearms
rested on a table in front
of you, turn your palms
up then down.
With your fingers straight,
spread your forefingers and
middle fingers apart, then
together.
Touch your forefinger to
your thumb forming a
ring, repeat for each
finger. Repeat sliding the
finger tip to the base of
your thumb.
Bend your wrist to 90
degrees and make a fist
35. Neck and Shoulders
Start with your head
upright and relaxed.
Lower your chin toward
your chest and return.
Tilt your head back and
return.
Start with shoulders still and
head forward. Bend your
head toward your left
shoulder, then return. Repeat
on your right side.
36. Stretching
Just getting up, walking
around and stretching
will remove any stiffness
and tension from
prolonged sitting down.
Do these exercises
slowly until you feel a
mild stretching
sensation.
Stretch your forearm by
putting your palm flat on
the chair and gently
straightening your arm.
37. Look out the window for a
moment or two. Posters,
photo murals, wall hangings
or tapestries will give relief to
your eyes if there is no
window in your room.
Eyes
īBlink often to stop eyes becoming irritated by
surface drying
īReduce screen brightness
īFit a glare screen
īKeep the screen dust-free
38. Letâs take a closer look at
Manual Handling
Any activity which
involves
âĸ Pulling
âĸ Pushing
âĸ Raising or lowering
âĸ Lifting
âĸ Holding
âĸ Carrying
For Example:
âĸ Carrying files
âĸ Lifting books
âĸ Placing items on
shelves
âĸ Moving chairs
CAN YOU THINK
OF SOME MORE?
39. Who does Manual Handling?
ī Office workers
ī Nurses
ī Builders and tradesmen
ī Shop assistants
ī Cleaners
ī Animal handlers
ī Just about anyone!
40. Manual Handling techniques
Lifting
âĸ
ī Assess the load
ī Position the feet
ī Take a proper hold
ī Balance the weight
ī Keep back straight
ī Arms tucked in
ī Lift with the legs
41. Chemicals and Toxic Substances
ī Where gloves when
handling toners
ī Store toners in a
separate well ventilated
storage area
ī Do not inhale toner âdustâ
ī Wash hands after use
42. Wear Protective Clothing
as provided by your employer
ī Overalls
ī Protective safety boots
ī Safety gloves
ī Safety helmets
ī Safety masks, goggles
ī Respirators
ī Ear protectors
43. Housekeeping
Housekeeping is more than keeping an office tidy. It is
also about keeping it safe and healthy.
Can you find 8 potential hazards?
44. Psychosocial Hazards
Stress
ī Work related psychosocial injuries cost five times
more than work-related physical injuries
ī Psychosocial hazards are often called stress.
ī Stress is the physical, mental and emotional
reaction to demands made upon us as individuals
ī Psychosocial hazards are difficult to identify and
their affects may not appear for some time.
45. Stress can:
ī Occur suddenly (eg a payroll hold-up or
terrorist attack)
ī Build up over time (eg work overload)
ī Be continuous (eg conflict with another
worker or manager)
ī Be intermittent (eg work overload at
certain times such as at the end of the
financial year, stocktaking, etc).
47. What can you do for stress?
ī Exercise regularly
ī Eat nutritiously
ī Get enough sleep
ī Find time for yourself
ī Switch off from work and other
responsibilities
ī Have a hobby
48. SAY NO to alcohol and drugs in
the workplace?
Poor eye/hand coordination
Poor concentration
Impaired vision
Impaired mental alertness
Lower energy levels
Slower reaction times
Taking drugs or alcohol at the workplace, or reporting for
work under their influence, poses a serious and obvious
hazard to yourself and others.
Being under the influence at work can lead to disciplinary
action, dismissal and/or possible prosecution under health
and safety criminal law.
50. What could be classed as an
emergency?
ī Fire
ī Explosion
ī Holdup or attack
ī Serious accident
ī Asphyxiation (suffocation due to
lack of oxygen)
ī Spills
51. Emergencies - YOU must be
aware of:
ī How to report an accident, illness or emergency
ī Where the first aid services and facilities are located
ī Who are the first aid officers
ī The first aid procedures
ī Where fire extinguishers are located
ī Raising the alarm in a n emergency
ī The evacuation procedure
53. Know your fire extinguisher
RED Water filled for Class A fires
Class A is Wood, cloth, plastic, rubber, etc.
RED/Black
Band
Carbon Dioxide for Class E fires
Class E is Electrical fires
RED/Blue
Band
Dry Powder for Classes A, B, C E and F fires.
Good for sudden outbreaks of any fires.
BLUE Foam for Class B and Class A fires
Petrol, oil, paints, grease,solvents/wood, plastic, rubber
BUFF colour Wet chemical for Class A and F fires
Class F is cooking oil
RED/yellow
band
Vaporising liquid for Class A, B and C fires
Class C is flammable gas
54. What would you do in the event
of an armed robbery?
īStand still
īObey the robbersâ
instructions
īRemain calm and
quiet
īObserve â if you
can without
provoking the
criminal
īStay out of the
immediate physical
danger area
īDo not give chase
īCall the police ASAP
īSeal off the hold-up
area
īAsk any witnesses to
remain