hazards of the workplace BSBWHS401 Task 6 Training session
• Safety and health policies, goals, and procedures
• Functions of the safety and health program • Whom to contact with questions or concerns about the program • How to report hazards, injuries, illnesses, and close calls/near misses • What to do in an emergency • The employer's responsibilities under the program • Workers' rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act Safety and health policies, goals, and procedures • The purpose of the Health and Safety policies and procedures is to guide and direct all employees to work safely and prevent injury, to themselves and others.
• All employees are encouraged to participate in
developing, implementing, and enforcing Health and Safety policies and procedures. Functions of the safety and health program • Practices for Safety and Health Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Hazard Reporting by Employee
• Hazardous Energy Control Programs
• Health and Safety Committees
• Incident Investigation program
How to report hazards
• A verbal report to the Centre manager
• Completing a Hazard Report form
• Raising the issue at a staff meeting.
Whom to contact with questions or concerns about the program
• Contact the Centre manager
• Tel. 9876 4245 • Email: manager@centre.com The employer's responsibilities under the program • Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses • Improve compliance with laws and regulations • Reduce costs, including significant reductions in workers' compensation premiums • Engage workers • Enhance their social responsibility goals • Increase productivity and enhance overall business operations Workers' rights under the Work Safety and Health Act
• Worker can be represented by:
• a Health and Safety Representative elected by the workers • a Health and Safety Committee representing workers • by other arrangements agreed (for example, Union Representative).
• Workers also have a responsibility to consult with their
employers. These responsibilities include: • Participate in and appropriately contributing to consultations initiated by the employer. • Take into consideration suggestions made by the employer on health and safety issues. • Notify the employer of any a risk to health or safety in the workplace. • https://www.osha.gov/shpguidelines/hazard- Identification.html