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Contribute to WHS Processes HLTWHS300A

Contribute to WHS Processes HLTWHS300A. #4 Communicating about WHS in the workplace. Topics to be discussed. Share information on safe work practices and work procedures : What should be shared? Normal workplace WHS consultation Safe work practices & procedures

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Contribute to WHS Processes HLTWHS300A

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  1. Contribute to WHS ProcessesHLTWHS300A #4 Communicating about WHS in the workplace.

  2. Topics to be discussed • Share information on safe work practices and work procedures : • What should be shared? • Normal workplace WHS consultation • Safe work practices & procedures • How to supervise, monitor & coach less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely • Accurately recording incidents & completing associated workplace documentation • How you can contribute to WHS participation processes

  3. Share information on safe work practices & procedures What should be shared to make sure your workplace is safe? • Hazard, incident and investigation reports • Workplace inspection reports • Incident investigation reports • Minutes of meetings • Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments • Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and registers • Employees handbooks • Manufacturers' manuals and specifications • Information from OHS representatives • Reports from OHS committee • Information from external sources on hazards/risk relevant to work group

  4. Share information on safe work practices & procedures Organisations usually undertake consultation regarding WHS issues such as: • changes to policies, work practices and procedures • changes to premises, plant or substances used at work • conducting workplace risk assessments • incorporating new health and safety requirements for compliance purposes • making decisions about the adequacy of workplace facilities • making decisions about the organisation’s consultative procedures • reviews of policies, procedures and work practices • risk control.

  5. Safe work practices & procedures Safe work practices & procedures include: • Standard operating procedures • Following product specifications • Operator or manufacturer manuals • Procedures for selecting, fitting, using and maintaining personal protective equipment (PPE) • Storage and maintenance

  6. Supervision & monitoring Supervision and monitoring of less experienced members of the workgroup involves: supervision in the practice environment student placements working with stakeholders & external people (unfamiliar with work area)

  7. Guiding & coaching less experienced staff Providing guidance and coaching to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely involves: • Providing guidance and explanation on implementation of work and organisation procedures • Providing feedback • Providing encouragement • Assisting with problem solving • Tell your partner a time when you were responsible for explaining a safety policy or teaching someone else a safety routine or procedure . What was the benefit of what you did?

  8. Recording Accurately recording incidents and completing associated workplace documentation will involve: incident reports, hazard reports, grievance/ complaints reports Job checklists, schedules, workplace inspection checklists

  9. Contribute to WHS participative processes How can you contribute to WHS participative processes? • Raise / report / identify WHS issues • Participate in workplace meetings (join workplace WHS committee, groups, become a WHS rep) • Conduct workplace inspections or other consultative activities to improve safety • Provide assistance to contribute to workplace safety (assist workplace WHS committee, rep, contribute to workplace safety activities) • WatchDVDs: 1. Workplace Safety video – a story of a bucket 2. Workplace ads – Bakery • Discuss how better workplace WHS communication could have prevented these incidents

  10. Practical WHS activity Group hazard assessment: Walk into the local area(the street, set of shops, train station) somewhere close & off campus. Make a note of any WHS issues you see. Fill in a WHS hazard assessment form. Come back to the class & organise a WHS meeting to discuss any issues that were found and prioritise risk. Write recommendations on the issues found. Take minutes of the meeting & present your findings to the class

  11. Work safely!

  12. References • Archer R, Borthwick K, Travers M & Ruschena L 2012 WHS: A management guide, 3rd edn., Cengage Learning: Australia • Business Dictionary.com, web finance incorporated, 2012, accessed 26 July, 2012 http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/residual-risk.html • Child Care Safety: Manual handling and slips, trips and falls - Family Day Care, online video, accessed 26 July, 2012 http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/publications/multimedia/childcare/index.htm • Creighton B and Rozen P 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Law in Victoria, 3rd edn., Australia: Federation Press • Corey G, Corey MS & Callanan P 2011 Issues and ethics in the helping professions, 8th edn., Cengage Learning: Brookes/Cole , United States • Dept of Justice & Attorney General, Working Safely in People’s homes, 2011, Queenslandhttp://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/resources/pdfs/community-working-safely-in-peoples-homes.pdf • Geldard D & Geldard K 2011 Basic Personal Counselling: A Training Manual for Counsellors, 7th edn., Australia: Pearson education

  13. References It only takes a second safety video, online video, accessed 26 July, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYwMhepuJMA McDonald C, Craik C, Hawkins L & Williams J 2011 Professional practice in human services organisations, Allen & Unwin, Australia O’Hara A & Pockett R (eds) 2011 Skills For Human Service Practice: Working with Individuals, Groups and Communities, 2ndedn., Oxford University Press, Australia/ New Zealand Quinlan M, Bohle P & Lamm F 2010 Managing occupational health and safety in Australia. A multidisciplinary approach, 2ndedn., South Melbourne Victoria: Palgrave Macmillan Working on a Safer Queensland, online video, Workplace Health & safety Qld, accessed 26 July, 2012 http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/publications/multimedia/index.htm Workplace Health & Safety Queensland, The five Steps, 2012 accessed 26 July, 2012, http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/subjects/riskman/fivesteps/index.ht Workplace Safety Australia, National Safety Handbook, 9thedn., Australia & New Zealand

  14. Student Resources Websites: www.counsellingresource.com – theory of counselling supervision www.aipc.com.au – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors www.aasw.asn.au – Australian Association of Social Work www.weblaw.edu.au – source of law materials and legislation www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au – promotes OHS in Australia www.workershealth.com.au/facts018.html www.legislation.vic.gov.au - Vic Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 www.legislation.vic.gov.au - Vic Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007f General Articles/Journals: Journal of Occupational Health and Safety Australia and New Zealand. CCH Australia Limited www.cch.com.au Sample Occupational Health and Safety Management System. www.ncoss.org.au Psychologists and Counsellors – a guide to practice. www.workcover.nsw.gov.au

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