Hazard
any source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill health, damage to property, the environment, or combination of these
Risk
a risk is the chance of something happening that will have a negative effect. Risk is determined by the likelihood of the unwanted event and the potential consequence
Describe the process of hazard identification
Finding listing and categorising hazards by assessing the likelihood consequences and severity of the hazardConducting a physical inspectionConsulting your workersReviewing records of accidents and 'near misses'Enlisting assistance from professional consultants and industry specialistsUsing publications such as online hazards and safety alerts
List 5 potential workplace hazards you might find in the sport and recreation industry.
Physical: noise, heights, radiation, sharpsBiological: mould, blood and body fluids, dust, verminChemical: toxic, flammable, reactive, corrosiveErgonomic: poor workstation set-up, poor posture, manual handlingPsychosocial: stress, workplace violence, mental health related issues, workload, fatigue
Identify three 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 ways of working- when changes to processes or current practices are made- the hazard has been identified, as there may be other- after an incident, accident or near miss has occurred
What is a 'near miss' provide an example?
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 is it important for workplaces to have records of near misses that occur in the workplace?
It is important to keep records of near misses as organisations can learn a lot from 'near misses' and use them to learn about the hazards the exists in their workplace.
What is incident causation? Outline the principal.
An incident causation can be grouped into five categories, they are the factors that combine to make injuries likely to occur. However it is important to note that even when these injuries processes occur they may only cause injury in some people.
Why might it be beneficial to enlist assistance from professional consultants to identify hazards in the workplace?
To have a professional, someone with fresh eyes and someone that is unbiased when conducting the assessment
What are the five main categories of hazards and provide two examples of each?
Physical: noise, heights, radiation, sharpsBiological: mould, blood and body fluids, dust, verminChemical: toxic, flammable, reactive, corrosiveErgonomic: poor workstation set-up, poor posture, manual handlingPsychosocial: stress, workplace violence, mental health related issues, workload, fatigue
What act governs workplace health and safety in Victoria?
Occupational Health and Safety 2004
Who is the regulator of workplace health and safety in Victoria?
Work Safe
What does HSR stand for and what is their role in the workplace?
Health and Safety RepresentativeAll workplaces are required to have designated HSRs. Their role is to form partnerships between staff and management, by ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to participate in decisions affecting their health and safety at work.
Who is a duty holder and provide 2 examples?
Duty holders are anyone who owes a work health and safety duty within the workplace. This can include WHS inspectors, regulators, contractors,
List 4 records that must be kept by workplaces under WHS legislations.
Hazard and incident reports including a register of injuriesAll WHS related policies and proceduresRisk assessmentsAny investigation of incident reports