Safety Occupational Health & Safety Act(OHS)

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Safety Occupational Health Occupational safety and

health (OSH) also commonly referred to as occupational health and safety (OHS) or workplace health and safety(WHS) is an area concerned with the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.

Safety Disadvantage in the Workplace Work Hazard Safety Programs Personal Protective Equipment Workplace Inspection OSH Inspection

Work Hazard While working in an office doesn't keep you safe

from work-related physical problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injuries, people who work in construction, manufacturing plants, maritime operations, general industry and warehouses often face greater risks because of the hazardous materials and equipment they work with.

Work Hazard

Safety Programs Even though OSH standards require

employers to train workers to handle equipment safety, not all do, which puts you at a disadvantage.

What is Personal Protective Equipment? PPE is equipment that will protect the

user against health or safety risks at work.

It is use to minimize exposure to serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

Personal Protective Equipment

Why is PPE important? Making the work place safe includes providing

instruction, procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work safely and responsibly.

Even where engineering controls and safe systems of work have been applied, some hazards might remain. The include injuries to:

-to the lungs,-head and feet,-skin-and the body

Workplace Inspection

Companies that don't encourage regular workplace inspections for safety hazards also place their workers at a disadvantage. When employees become too familiar with their jobs, they often forget to keep safety uppermost in their minds.

OSH Inspection As a manager or an employee, you can

ask OSH to inspect your workplace if you think your employer doesn't provide a safe one. Under federal law, an employer can't retaliate against you for reporting problems or issues to OSH.

Benefits Reduce the chances of an accident in

your workplace Improve staff morale and motivation Reduce absenteeism Save money

Importance of Workplace Health & Safety Health and Safety Hazards Health and Safety Enforcement Health Guidelines Health and Safety Programs Employee Awareness

Objectives of Safety Act Definitions of employees and employers,

what classifies as a “risk” at work Rules on the duties of the employers and

employees to ensure occupational health and safety,

Rules on the duty to consult on OHS related issues, to provide OHS committees and an OHS representative, and to liaise with a Work Cover representative whenever necessary

Objectives of Safety Act

Rules regarding the unlawful dismissal or victimisation of an employee and guidelines on compensation claims.

Industry Codes of Practice Guidelines on the appointment of Work

Cover Inspectors and the powers of inspectors related to entry onto premises, inspections and representing employees, providing inspection, improvement and prohibition notices

Objectives of Safety Act Guidelines on criminal and other

proceedings; penalties and sentencing