OHS Training for new staffs

1. OHS Training for new staffs By Bengee

2. Learning outcomes At the end of the session participants will: • demonstrate an understanding of the OHS responsibilities of employers and employees under the legislation • identify consultation mechanisms and methods of communicating on a range of OHS matters • understand the procedures involved in a risk management approach to workplace health and safety • demonstrate an awareness of first aid and emergency evacuation procedures at their school • know how to access further assistance or advice on OHS matters.

3. What is OHS? • OHS is about the health, safety and welfare of all people in the workplace.

4. Legal framework • The OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001 constitute the main legislative framework for injury prevention in the workplace. • The purpose of the Act and Regulation is to ensure workplace health and safety with an emphasis on risk management and consultation.

5. Duties of employers The employer is responsible for: • maintaining places of work, under the employer’s control, in a safe condition and ensuring safe entrances and exits • making arrangements to ensure the safe use, handling, storage and transport of plant and substances • providing and maintaining systems of work and working environments that are safe and without risks to health • providing the information, instruction, training and supervision necessary to ensure health and safety at work • providing adequate facilities for the welfare of employees • ensuring consultation with employees

6. Duties of employees Employees must: • take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others at the workplace • cooperate with their employer to enable compliance with the OHS legislation. Everyone at the workplace must: • not interfere with or misuse items provided for health, safety and welfare purposes • not hinder aid to an injured worker • not disrupt the workplace by creating health or safety fears.

7. OHS consultation Consultation arrangements should: • Provide for the sharing of relevant OHS information between employers and employees • Provide opportunities for employees to express their views about OHS issues • Ensure employees’ views are taken into account prior to decisions being made regarding health and safety

8. Duty of care • All workers have a duty of care to ensure that they work in a manner that is not harmful to their own health and safety and the health and safety of others.

9. Hazard identification • Possible ways to identify hazards? • safety inspections • task analysis • complaints • staff meetings • regular maintenance requests • consultation • observation • records of injury, illness and near-miss records

10. Reporting hazards • How are hazards reported? • Who do I report hazards to?

11. Hierarchy of controls • Controls should be considered in the following order: • Eliminate the hazard • Substitute the hazard • Isolate the hazard • Use engineering controls • Use administrative controls • Use personal protective equipment

12. Injury management If you are injured at work: • Notify the employer/workplace manager • Complete the register of injuries • Consult a doctor where necessary • Authorise the doctor to provide relevant information to GIO and DET • Participate in a return to work plan

13. First Aid • First aid procedures • Location of first aid kits • First aid officer(s)

14. Slips, trips and falls  Causes of slips, trips and falls • floor surfaces should be unbroken • floors should be free of holes and obstructions • mats should not be placed in aisles and doorways • gaps between sections should not be more than 10mm in width, whatever their length • tasks that require standing for a prolonged period of time may lead to leg and/or feet pain for some workers.

15. Emergency procedures • Emergency evacuation procedures at this workplace

16. Thank you