Monday 13 Exam: Perspectives Occupat. Health (Eve)

OH&S

Identification, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards

Hazard

Anything that can cause harm

Risk

Likelihood and severity of harm

Hazard vs Risk

Hazard is the danger, risk is the chance and severity of harm

Act

A law passed by government

Regulations

Rules explaining how laws are applied

Guidelines

Non-enforceable recommendations

Employer Responsibility

Take every reasonable precaution and ensure a safe workplace

Supervisor Responsibility

Ensure workers follow safety rules and use equipment properly

Worker Responsibility

Follow rules, use equipment properly, report hazards

Internal Responsibility System

All workplace parties share responsibility for safety

Right to Refuse

Workers can refuse unsafe work without punishment

Hazard Categories

People, Equipment, Environment, Materials, Processes

Hazard Category Examples

People (not wearing PPE), Equipment (broken tools), Environment (noise), Materials (chemicals), Processes (unsafe procedures)

Risk Assessment Steps

Identify hazards, analyze risk, control hazards

Risk Factors

Probability and consequences

Physical Agents

Noise, vibration, radiation, thermal stress

Biological Hazards

Harm from organisms like bacteria or viruses

Chemical Hazards

Harm from substances like gases or liquids

Routes of Entry

Respiration, skin absorption, ingestion

Worker Rights

Right to know, participate, and refuse unsafe work

Training Needs Analysis

Organizational, task, and person analysis

Safety Culture vs Climate

Culture is long-term values, climate is current perception

Emergency

Sudden event requiring immediate action

Emergency Planning

Preparedness and response

Emergency Stages

Signal detection, preparation, damage control, recovery, learning

Incident Investigation Factors

Human, environmental, situational

Investigation Methods

Walkthrough, interviews, re-enactment

Workers Compensation

No-fault system providing benefits for workplace injuries

Rehabilitation Types

Physical, vocational, social

Workplace Violence

Physical force or threat causing harm

Workplace Harassment

Repeated unwanted behavior

Workplace Wellness

Programs supporting employee health and well-being