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. […]
Post Tagged with 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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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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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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Workplace hazards
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are Workplace hazards? Workplace hazards may be substances, physical agents and working conditions during the course of their work that can cause or contribute to disease and injury either on their own or in combination with other work or non-work risk factors. What are the causes of Workplace hazards? biomechanical demands noise exposure […]
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Safe workstation setup
Posted by Phoebe Baskerville in Nov, 2014
What is a Safe workstation setup? A workstation is a place where work of a particular nature is carried out. A safe workstation set up is the setting up a workstation in such a way to prevent injuries from prolonged work and overuse of arms, neck, hands and back. What is the purpose of a Safe workstation setup? Safe […]
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WHS Duty holders in Australian law
Posted by SkillMaker in Sep, 2014
Who are Duty holders in Australian WHS law? Under Australian WHS law, duty holders are people that are responsible for ensuring the safety of a group of people or an organisation. What is a WHS Duty Holder in Australian WHS law like? A Duty Holder in Australian WHS law is like sports club administrators who take […]