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TOOL BOX TALKS

TOOL BOX TALKS. WHS Risk Management. Definitions. Hazard – anything with the potential to cause harm to a person or damage to property Risk – the actual harm which can result

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TOOL BOX TALKS

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  1. TOOL BOX TALKS WHS Risk Management

  2. Definitions • Hazard – anything with the potential to cause harm to a person or damage to property • Risk – the actual harm which can result • Think of a shark in a pool – shark is the hazard, risk relates to level of hunger, presence of people, swimming ability etc.

  3. How to identify hazards • Informally through observations or complaints • Formally through inspection checklists for your own workplace, clients home, community venues, host employer workplaces, client assessments, intake information, incident reports, SDS or equipment audits, equipment instruction manuals, safety audits

  4. Organisations Hazard Identification Strategies • Discuss what you use, when it is used, who uses it and the consultation undertaken

  5. How to assess the level of risk • Refer to available information to determine the likelihood of harm occurring and the consequences of the harm i.e. severity of injury • Consider contributing factors such as work environment, capacity and experience of worker, training provided, knowledge of client mobility/behaviour, duration and frequency of exposure • Consider workplace knowledge e.g. past history, work organisation, level of exposure etc • Rate the risk according to the following matrix

  6. HAZPAK – Risk Assessment Model 2 How likely is it to be that bad? VERY LIKELY Could happen any time 1 How severely could it hurt someone, or how ill could it make someone? VERY UNLIKELY Could happen, but probably never will LIKELY Could happen sometime __ UNLIKELY Could happen, but very unlikely 1 1 2 Kill or cause permanent disability or ill health 3 ! 1 Long term illness or serious injury 2 3 4 !! Medical attention or several days off work 2 3 4 5 !!! First aid needed 3 4 5 6 The numbers show you how important it is to do something: 1 Top priority: do something immediately 6 Low priority: do something when possible

  7. Risk Assessment Exercise Give some practical examples depending on services provided e.g. • Providing home support and large dog present • Community access with client who is unsteady on feet • Client in a disability enterprise who tends to swear at other clients – upsetting them

  8. Risk Controls • Eliminate hazard if possible e.g. cease activity completely as this is most effective control • Minimise risk from hazard by implementing suitable controls. • Identify controls in accordance with Hierarchy of Controls and using one or more to achieve highest level of control possible.

  9. HIERARCHY OF CONTROLSIn relation to discomfort whilst using oven cleaner

  10. Risk Control Exercise Using previous examples developed develop some risk controls for the situations e.g. • Dog required to be confined to back yard during service (not including hanging out washing) • Utilise wheelchair when taking client out • Identify cause of swearing and address, separate client from others, reward client for not swearing by giving responsible task and include in behaviour support plan

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