WHS help and advice
Posted by SkillMaker in Dec, 2014
What is WHS help and advice? WHS help and advice are the recommendations or guidance about WHS situations that are communicated by experts to those who are required to comply with the WHS laws. WHS help and advice draws on a body of knowledge that defines professional practice in relation to WHS. What is WHS […]
Post Tagged with Emergency Incident Procedures
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are Emergency Incident Procedures? Emergency Incident Procedures are codes and guidelines that are written to comply with relevant Australian legislation on emergency procedures. They describe the physical and administrative arrangements to be followed by the organisation to deliver adequate emergency services. These services may be provided on the organisation’s premises or in any location where organisational activity occurs. […]
WHS hazard signs and safety symbols
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are WHS hazard signs and safety symbols? WHS hazard signs and safety symbols is the use of appropriate signage to inform people of hazardous areas, where there is restricted access and to reduce risks to staff, employees and to people that are in a location that could be a threat to safety and well-being. […]
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WHS consultative activities
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are WHS consultative activities? WHS consultative activities are important activities that are a part of promotion of workplace health and safety. This is in pursuant to Part 5 of the WHS Act 2011 (the Act) requires PCBUs to consult with workers about WHS matters in workplace health or safety. What is the purpose of […]
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WHS documentation
Posted by Maggy.Saldais in Nov, 2014
What is WHS documentation? A WHS management system commonly has different structural components. And allowing academic debate, and the overlap of some components, these components may be grouped into Documentation, Risk Management, and Management Processes. Documentation is all about being particular of policies safety and risk management, documented control and review of all tasks done, […]
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WHS Incident Report
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What is a WHS Incident Report? The model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act mentions certain types of workplace incidents that need to be notified or reported to regulators. According to the WHS incident reporting procedures, only the most serious safety incidents are reported. When these incidents are reported to regulators these start the preservation […]
WHS risk reductions
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are WHS risk reductions? Risk reduction is an integral part of WHS Management. The need to meet legislative requirements and the recognition that risk management is good practice in any workplace. An effective WHS Management program is an integral part of any successful organisation. It ensures that the health and safety needs of your […]
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Non-compliance with WHS
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What is Non-compliance with WHS? Non-compliance with WHS means that a company is not following the guidelines, rules, and regulations set out by the Work Safety & Health Act. What is Non-compliance with WHS like? Non-compliance with Work Safety & Health act regulations is like disregarding the rules of the road and driving however you […]
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Workplace safety procedures and instructions
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are Workplace safety procedures and instructions? Safe work practices are generally written methods that define how tasks are performed while minimizing risks to people, equipment, materials, environment, and processes. Safe Work Procedures are documented procedures for performing tasks. What is the purpose of Workplace safety procedures and instructions? Safe Work Procedures are documented procedures […]
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Sources of WHS information
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are Sources of WHS information? There are many different sources of Work Health & Safety information available at online websites like http://www.comlaw.gov.au/details/c2011A00137. You will also find relevant information by going to the library, by reading newspapers, and by watching some of the news programs. You will find that there are several pamphlets available about […]
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