OH&S assignment
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The document outlines workplace health and safety (OH&S) practices, detailing emergency procedures, assigned safety officer responsibilities, and equipment safety checks. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean workspace and understanding emergency procedures to prevent injuries and health issues. Compliance with Safe Work Australia's regulations is highlighted, ensuring a positive and safe working environment for all employees.
OH&S assignment
- 1. OH&S Practices Our procedures in work place health and safety Inform new employees Provide an emergency meeting point Assign a Safety Officer Provide details of safety standards in the office Signage on areas that are dangerous
- 2. Current Safety Procedures Guide on what to do in a emergency available to all staff Meeting point for emergency out side in studio carpark Current assigned Safety Officer Mr Ibin Incase of medical emergency inform Supervisor Inform Safety Officer of any injuries at work in writing Incase of Fire alarm sounding everyone to meet at emergency point Employees injured at work are to report incident within 24 hrs Ring 000 for Ambulance, Police or Fire
- 3. Current Studio Safety Checks on Equipment Alchol wipes are issued to staff members to clean keyboards and phones at the end of each work day. To prevent a build up of bacteria. Check Computer System end of each day for any operational issues Check phones are working at the start of the work day by staff members Check Printers are well ventilated and paper trays filled Check Fire blanket is in reception area each day Check Fire Hydrant once a week is operating to safety standards this is to be done by the Safety Officer.
- 4. Prevent health issues at your work station Avoid a bad back by checking your chair each morning before start of work. See that it is at a good height and sitting flat on the floor Avoid crouching over keyboard this will result in back problems RSI or Repetitive Strain Injury can be avoided in the arms by using the gell wrist pads provided to staff ask if you have not received yours.. Inform your Supervisor if you suffer from this Ensure that you are working in a clean area keep desk clean by dusting before work starts, remove any rubbish into the bin underneath your desk this is emptied by cleaners each evening. This will prevent allergies getting
- 5. Assigned Safety Officer Mr Ibin His role to work with staff and management on safety issues Inform employees of standard OH&S work practice Provide fire training when asked by Management Make sure emergency meeting point highlighted by signage Have appropriate signage placed around studio for emergency exits Have signage placed at appropriate times for dangerous areas
- 6. Emergency Numbers Ring 000 for Police, Fire and Ambulance Electricity Water SES These numbers need to be available incase of emergency to staff safety officer and Management.
- 7. Hazards in the workplace Broken chair Not learning emergency procedures Torn carpets on the floor RSI Poor Lighting Heating and Cooling issues Dusty work space Dirty Keyboards Dirty Telephones Employee indifference
- 8. Governing Body for Work Place Standards Safe Work Australia publishes a range of guidance material to provide information on the model work health and safety laws and to assist compliance. This includes: The role of the Business owner and employees Interpretive guidelines Guides Fact sheets http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
- 9. Safe Work Australia The WHS Act places the primary duty of care and various other duties and obligations on a ‘person conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU). The meaning of a PCBU is set out in section 5 of the WHS Act. This is a broad concept used to capture all types of modern working arrangements Our Studio adheres to this policy and also operates a positive and safe work environment for employees Employees are reminded that safety first starts with themselves in being informed and carrying out work in a safe manner
- 10. Our Studio Provides latest training to employees in emergency situations Provides a clean and happy work environment Provides information to all employees on OH&S Ensures that safe work practices are adhered to Need employees to learn the safety procedures Has appropriate signage put up around the studio Has a designated Officer on hand to train support and inform staff on safety procedures and emergency situations