Unit BSBCMN106A Summary Chapter 3 Follow Workplace Safety Procedures

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Unit BSBCMN106A Chapter 3

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

recognise and assess the different types of workplace hazards and risks. actively follow workplace procedures for enhancing occupational health and safety in the workplace.

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Occupational Health

Relates to factors in the workplace that give rise to ill health or death of an employee, such as poor hygiene and sanitation, infectious diseases, repetitive strain injury (RSI).

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Occupational Safety

Relates to protecting people from dangerous situations that might lead to injury, permanent physical disability or death. For example:- electric shocks, poorly maintained machinery, equipment and worksite, falls and strains.
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Recognising Hazards

A hazard is defined as any situation or object that has the potential to cause harm, injury or illness to a person or damage to property. Workplace hazards fall into five main categories: physical, chemical, environmental, biological and human behaviour.
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Hazards Awareness

Installing signage around the workplace - hazard warning and safety signs E.g. signs warning of dangerous and restricted areas, hazardous chemicals or flammable items, forklift use, heavy vehicle traffic, slippery when wet. Equipment may have caution or warning signs fixed in relevant positions. Activity - Hazard and Safety Signs.
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Physical Hazards

Equipment and machinery are electrical hazards if not used correctly according manufacturers instructions. Sufficient lighting to enable people to see clearly without straining and work safely. Minimise glare from computer screen. Eliminate or minimise noise in the work area so it does not disturb, stress or cause injury to others.
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Chemical Hazards

Can be divided into hazardous substances or dangerous goods. Hazardous substances chemical is dangerous to a persons health. Dangerous goods substances are classified according to the immediate safety risk of an explosion, poisoning or fire which can cause damage to property, people or the environment.
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Chemical Hazards

Hazardous substances and dangerous goods need not pose a threat if handled, stored, used and transported in the correct manner, according to the manufacturers instructions. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides information about the chemical purchased, how it is to be used, stored and transported. 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 work environment, e.g. violence, physical and verbal abuse, discriminatory acts and bullying. Work practices can lead to stress and other psychological symptoms.

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Biological Hazards

Relate to any organisms or agent that causes infection. Maintaining cleanliness of the surrounding work environment, wash rooms and kitchens, and good personal hygiene minimises ill health caused by biological hazards. Activity Categories of Hazards
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Manual Handling

When a person pulls, pushes, holds, carries, lifts or raises or lowers an object using force. Holding an awkward position for a length of time and/or using repetitive movement may cause manual handling injuries. Types of injuries:- muscle sprains and strains, fractures, cuts bruises, back injuries and persistent pain or discomfort in the muscle or tendons.
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Occupational Overuse Syndrome

OOS refers to a range of conditions in the muscles, tendons and soft tissues in the back, neck, elbows, wrists, hands or fingers. It is particularly associated with performing repetitive movement or working in an awkward or constrained posture.
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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 ensure that all legal and policy requirements are met. Safety audits involve a formal review using questions requiring assessment and answers to measure performance and test whether policies are being followed.
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Workplace Inspections/Audits

It is a form of ongoing health and safety measurement. Two essential features of safety auditing:
1. 2.

The audits are repeated at regular intervals The information is collected and used

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Risk

A risk is the possibility that a hazard will cause injury or ill health to a person or damage to property. Risk assessment is the process of looking at the possibility of injury or ill health occurring and then deciding how much control is required.
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Risk Control

Controlling risk consists of several steps known 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 OHS plan 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 emergency exits are ensuring evacuation exits and fire doors, etc are kept clear knowing where fire extinguishers are and trained in its use. Activity Fire extinguishers and Classes of Fire
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Being prepared can include:

Reporting any damage to fire extinguishers, hoses and other emergency equipment. learning first aid Participating in any practice evacuation procedures

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Being prepared can include:

knowing emergency numbers of doctors, ambulance, police and fire department etc, in cases of accidents where urgent medical attention is required (Emergency Phone Numbers) Knowing where policies and procedures are stored and keeping up-to-date on all emergency situations.
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Emergency and Other Procedures

Wollongong TAFE campus Students Press button to contact security Any teachers can contact Security on x 7171 or 0417 290 400 Visit Security Office A.G.49A
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There are four main roles within the emergency evacuation and they are as follows:
Chief Emergency Officer White helmet Emergency Assembly Area Warden Floor Warden First Aid Officer
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Red helmet and vest Yellow helmet 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. They should be easily identifiable by the YELLOW helmet they are wearing. Designated Assembly Area 1 (campus map)
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First Aid

Quick Guide - Basic Life Support Action Plan DRABC:

Check Check Check Check

for for for for

Danger Response Breathing Signs of Circulation

Handling an Emergency A Quick Guide to 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 strapping tape First aid notes/booklet
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