CUF50207 Diploma of Interactive Digital Media

“OHS Safe Workplace” Workbook
(Ensure Safe Workplace BSBOHS509)

Student Name: Darshana Paragji

Student Number: 9100250612

Date: 15/05/14

1. GENERAL QUESTIONS

SBIT Policy

1. Where can you find the OHS policies for SBIT Employees and Students?

Under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995

2. Identify three ways you could communicate these policies to SBIT Employees and Students?

Provide training courses for new and current staff periodically.

Have signs and posters around the area to ensure everyone is reminded of them.

Have information such as records and pamphlets to hand out to staff and students.

3. Explain what is meant by “Duty of Care”.

Duty of Care means to do everything within your power to remove risk from the workplace. This can be done by implementing practices and training to ensure that accidents, illnesses and injuries do not happen.

Legislation

1. Identify the relevant OHS legislative and where it is applicable.

Legislation	How it is applicable
Electric Safety Act 2013 The Electrical Safety Regulation Act 2013 https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/SLS/2013/13SL213.pdf	The purposes of this regulation include the following— (a) ensuring the electrical safety of licensed electrical workers, other workers, licensed electrical contractors, consumers and the general public; (b) enhancing consumer protection for electrical work; (c) stopping cathodic protection systems from damaging or interfering with the property of others; (d) ensuring a safe supply of electricity; (e) ensuring electrical equipment hired or sold is electrically safe.
Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/law/index.htm#.U3SMDfmSyxU	Shows the laws and appliances for different areas: Laws Codes of Practices Compliance Reinforcements Etc.
National Standards Code and Practice http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA	Coordinate and develop national policy and strategies Assist with the implementation of model work health and safety legislation and reform the legislative framework Undertake research, and Collect, analyse and report data.

4. When was “Safe Work Australia Council” formed and what is the address of their web site?

31^st March 2009

http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/pages/default

5. What is the role of Safe Work Australia?

Safe Work Australia works to:

· Coordinate and develop national policy and strategies

· Assist with the implementation of model work health and safety legislation and reform the legislative framework

· Undertake research, and

· Collect, analyse and report data.

6. What is the purpose of the “New National OHS Framework?

The National OHS Strategy 2002-2012vprovides the framework for collective efforts to improve Australia's work health and safety performance [SafetyWorkAustralia, http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/statistics/ohs-target-measurements/pages/ohs-strategy-measurement, 2014].

The new framework will focus on annual handling (body stressing) falls, and being hit by or hitting an object. The Act will also prioritise on Agriculture, forestry & fishing industry Construction Health & community services Manufacturing, and transport & storage industry

7. What are the 5 national policies under the “National OHS Strategy 2002 – 2012”?

Reduce high incidence/severity risks

Develop the capacity of business operators and workers to manage OHS effectively

Prevent occupational disease more effectively

Eliminate hazards at the design stage

Strengthen the capacity of government to influence OHS outcomes

8. Who are the 3 main OHS Contacts within Queensland?

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General (WHSQ)

Queensland Health

OHS Australia

Safe Work Australia

1. REPORTING

Use the templates provided below to complete:

a. An inspection report on your immediate work environment

b. A hazard report

c. Risk management report

Use the following risk rating and the extra information in section x.

Report A: Inspection report form

Team member 1: Darshana Paragji Team member 2: Lucy Boyce

Date: 15/05/14 Location: H block

	Adequate Inadequate tick (P) or N/A	Risk rating	Comments
LIGHTING AND ERGONOMICS
Sufficient lighting over machinery and work area	P	6	The lighting is sufficient and it is easy to see everything
Work Station set up	P	6	The work station is set up neat and tidy
Lighting in good condition	P	6	The lighting is in good condition, not electrical faults, etc.

ELECTRICAL
All electrical equipment dry and clear of water	P	6	All the electrical equipment is dry and teachers ensure no one brings in drinks and if water is inside it stays on the floor, capped.
Electrical Extension Cords good condition/fixed in position	P	6	Electric stuff is in good condition and placed in the back so feet cannot kick them, etc.
No double adaptors in use	P	5	No double adaptors in use but I have not checked all the rooms.
Current Test and Tag	P	6	Current test and tag all hunky-dory.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Emergency exits/passage ways not blocked	P	6	Exits are easy to access and visible.
Fire extinguishers in good condition	P	6	Fire extinguishers are marked and ready to use.
GENERAL
Condition of First Aid Kit	P	6	Impeccable. The box is stored and we are told where it is kept.
Current Emergency Procedures Manual in place	P	6	Very visible by the lifts where we stand waiting for class.
Slipping/Tripping Hazards	P	6	Visible on rainy days.
General cleaning. Amenities	P	6	They exist.
SIGNAGE
emergency numbers visible	P	6	Numbers are there.
Exit Light/signs	P	6	Lighted and visible.
OTHER

Report B: Hazard report form

In the previous task you identified all the hazards in your immediate work environment. This task requires that you identify a minimum of three hazards and recommend specific actions.

Team member 1: Darshana Paragji Team member 2: Lucy Boyce

Date: 15/05/14

Hazard 1 Details:

1. Description of Hazard:

There is sufficient space for each person to work safely. The H Block art room is very cluttered. In the back where we have to collect our work the space is small and hard to manoeuvre around.

2. Risk Score: 5

3. Immediate actions that can be taken:

The space will need to be cleaned.

4. Further Recommendations for Rectification:

Some of the items in the back such as the cabinets can be moved to make space.

Hazard 2 Details:

1. Description of Hazard:

Safety rules and evacuation routes are prominently displayed. Some of the signs are a bit worn and the words are small.

2. Risk Score: 6

3. Immediate actions that can be taken:

Change the signs and make them bigger.

4. Further Recommendations for Rectification:

None.

Hazard 3 Details:

1. Description of Hazard:

Floor surfaces are maintained in a safe condition however; some of the corners in the art room carpet come up and snag the whiteboard and shoes when you walk past.

2. Risk Score: 4

3. Immediate actions that can be taken:

Fixing the carpet

4. Further Recommendations for Rectification:

Until the carpet can be fixed place hazard signs or a mat over the turned up carpet.

Report C: Risk Control Plan

In the previous exercise you identified actions that could be taken. In this task identify those hazards that have the greatest risk and using the table below document how the actions (controls) will be monitored.

Team member 1: Darshana Paragji Team member 2: Lucy Boyce

Date: 15/05/14 Location:H block

Risk Rating (eg 1)	Hazard or OHS issue (eg defective wiring on EFTPOS terminal)	Agreed action (including hierarchy of control action that will be used, eg eliminate electrical hazard by replacing EFTPOS terminal)	Priority* A,B,C (eg A)	Person Responsible	Target date for completion	Completed
6	There is sufficient space for each person to work safely. The H Block art room is very cluttered. In the back where we have to collect our work the space is small and hard to manoeuvre around.	Remove all flammable scrap paper and messy debris from area. Move all cabinets to other corners of room where there are more room and its more easily accessible.	C	_Teacher _{So he/she can tell other students to clean it up}	Next week Friday 23^rd.	No.
6	Safety rules and evacuation routes are prominently displayed. Some of the signs are a bit worn and the words are small.	Remove safety signs after school to ensure they are back up when the school day begins. Print out new copies with bigger writing. Laminate Place back on walls. Create more if not satisfied.	B	Teacher/High authority	End of week 16^th May	No
5	Floor surfaces are maintained in a safe condition however; some of the corners in the art room carpet come up and snag the whiteboard and shoes when you walk past.	Place a warning over the carpet turned up. Call someone to look at it and regulate a day it can be fixed.	B	High authority	Soon, by next class. 19^th May	No

Plan agreed by:

Representative of workplace/learning environment:

Date:

Priority

A = must be addressed immediately

B = must be completed by agreed date

C = desirable to be complete

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

OHS

1. GENERAL QUESTIONS

Under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995

Provide training courses for new and current staff periodically.

Have signs and posters around the area to ensure everyone is reminded of them.

Have information such as records and pamphlets to hand out to staff and students.

Duty of Care means to do everything within your power to remove risk from the workplace. This can be done by implementing practices and training to ensure that accidents, illnesses and injuries do not happen.

The purposes of this regulation include the following—

(a) ensuring the electrical safety of licensed electrical

workers, other workers, licensed electrical contractors,

consumers and the general public;

(b) enhancing consumer protection for electrical work;

(c) stopping cathodic protection systems from damaging or

interfering with the property of others;

(d) ensuring a safe supply of electricity;

(e) ensuring electrical equipment hired or sold is

electrically safe.

Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995

National Standards Code and Practice

http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA

Coordinate and develop national policy and strategies

Assist with the implementation of model work health and safety legislation and reform the legislative framework

Undertake research, and

Collect, analyse and report data.

31st March 2009

http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/pages/default

Safe Work Australia works to:

· Coordinate and develop national policy and strategies

· Assist with the implementation of model work health and safety legislation and reform the legislative framework

· Undertake research, and

· Collect, analyse and report data.

The National OHS Strategy 2002-2012vprovides the framework for collective efforts to improve Australia's work health and safety performance [SafetyWorkAustralia, http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/statistics/ohs-target-measurements/pages/ohs-strategy-measurement, 2014].

The new framework will focus on annual handling (body stressing) falls, and being hit by or hitting an object. The Act will also prioritise on Agriculture, forestry & fishing industry Construction Health & community services Manufacturing, and transport & storage industry

Reduce high incidence/severity risks

Develop the capacity of business operators and workers to manage OHS effectively

Prevent occupational disease more effectively

Eliminate hazards at the design stage

Strengthen the capacity of government to influence OHS outcomes

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General (WHSQ)

1. REPORTING

Report A: Inspection report form

Report B: Hazard report form

There is sufficient space for each person to work safely. The H Block art room is very cluttered. In the back where we have to collect our work the space is small and hard to manoeuvre around.

The space will need to be cleaned.

Some of the items in the back such as the cabinets can be moved to make space.

Safety rules and evacuation routes are prominently displayed. Some of the signs are a bit worn and the words are small.

Floor surfaces are maintained in a safe condition however; some of the corners in the art room carpet come up and snag the whiteboard and shoes when you walk past.

Report C: Risk Control Plan

There is sufficient space for each person to work safely. The H Block art room is very cluttered. In the back where we have to collect our work the space is small and hard to manoeuvre around.

Teacher

So he/she can tell other students to clean it up

Safety rules and evacuation routes are prominently displayed. Some of the signs are a bit worn and the words are small.

Floor surfaces are maintained in a safe condition however; some of the corners in the art room carpet come up and snag the whiteboard and shoes when you walk past.

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31^st March 2009

_Teacher

_{So he/she can tell other students to clean it up}