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    The document discusses workplace health and safety (WHS). It outlines that WHS is important for worker morale and is regulated by government agencies. It notes that over 200 people die annually in NSW workplaces and around 60,000 workers are injured each year. Workplace injuries have major human, social, economic and organizational costs. The human costs include physical and psychological harm, while social costs impact communities. Economic costs include medical fees and lost wages. Organizational costs include replacing workers and lower productivity. Employers are responsible for WHS and must implement safe work practices.

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    The document discusses workplace health and safety (WHS). It outlines that WHS is important for worker morale and is regulated by government agencies. It notes that over 200 people die annually in NSW workplaces and around 60,000 workers are injured each year. Workplace injuries have major human, social, economic and organizational costs. The human costs include physical and psychological harm, while social costs impact communities. Economic costs include medical fees and lost wages. Organizational costs include replacing workers and lower productivity. Employers are responsible for WHS and must implement safe work practices.

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    Participate in safe work practices

    What is Work Health and Safety -WHS


    ● Meaning of health, safety and security.
    Safety, health and security in the workplace is
    important to workers and to the general
    morale of the employees of a company. Much
    of this is common sense, but there are
    government agencies and regulations that
    govern this aspect of running a business in
    order to ensure the health and safety of the
    workplace. We need to ensure that everyone
    working, delivering, eating or anything to do
    with the establishment are safe and secure at
    all times.
    Implications of Workplace injury
    In New South Wales alone, at least 200
    people will die at work in any one year.
    Almost 60 000 workers are injured or fall
    sick at work each year, with more than
    9000 of these workers being under 25
    years of age.

    There are many different types of costs


    associated with these workplace injuries;
    many of them are not just physical. These
    costs can be divided into four main areas:
    Human Cost
    Human costs
    One of the most obvious costs of workplace injury
    is the human cost, or the individuals who suffer
    physical, psychological or emotional pain as a
    result of an injury or accident.

    For example , a human cost is a death in the


    workplace due to accident of injury. This human
    cost can also be the psychological impact this has
    on other workers who have been witnesses to a
    dreadful accident.
    Social Cost
    These include the provision of medical and
    support facilities, and are also felt by the
    entire community. Suffering resulting from
    workplace injury impacts not only on the
    individual, but also on their family, friends
    and work colleagues, who may require
    counselling or have to bear the financial
    burden left because of the injury, as some
    injuries may be permanent or
    life-changing.
    Economic Cost
    These include costs for medical and rehabilitation consultations required as a result of
    injury, as well as loss of wages. They may affect the individual and their family, and cause
    a dramatic change in their lifestyle and living arrangements. Each year, workplace injuries
    and deaths cost Australians $2 billion. Even if a fatality does not occur, the suffering, pain
    and financial hardship suffered can last for the rest of one’s life.
    Organisational costs
    Individuals are not the only ones who suffer from workplace
    injury – businesses suffer too. They have to replace and train
    new employees, production may cease while the accident is
    investigated and down-time is increased if equipment has to
    be repaired or replaced as a result of the accident. The
    morale of the workplace may decline after an accident, with
    an impact on productivity. The cost of workers’ compensation
    insurance will increase for the business. All these
    organisational costs occur when an injury occurs at work.
    Follow workplace procedures for health, safety &
    security
    There is a significant amount of cost associated with workplaces that cause injury and
    death. Costs are broken up into 4 groups:

    Human: individual suffers from physical, emotional & psychological pain

    Social: impact on the community, work colleagues e.g. counselling

    Economic: medical and rehabilitation, loss of wages and compensation

    Organisational costs: replace and train new employees, investigations


    WHS is everyone's
    responsibility in
    the workplace and
    is everyone’s
    business. Be alert
    at all times
    Questions from video above
    1. What law has been broken in regards to the new employee not being trained
    in emptying a deep fryer?
    2. Outline 3 important steps when draining the oil from a fryer?
    3. Outline one reason why a non slip mat should be placed down when cleaning
    oil.
    4. List three items of PPE that should be worn when changing oil
    5. Explain why deep fryer baskets/ spiders should be in good condition? What
    hazard could occur if the basket is broken or damaged?
    Key bodies
    involved in WHS
    Key bodies
    involved in WHS
    Key bodies involved in WHS
    Local Councils
    The local government Work Health and Safety Manual has been developed to assist
    councils in New South Wales in the implementation of their statutory obligations under
    the Act and Regulation.

    Unions
    Union representatives work with employers and employees to improve workplace safety
    for all Australian workers and their families. Union legal staff commonly represents
    employees in workers’ compensation claims.
    WHS legislation
    Work Health and Safety Act 2011

    ● Provides a framework to protect the Health,


    Safety and welfare of all workers
    ● Includes customers, employees and
    volunteers etc
    ● Maintains legislation to promote, inform and
    educate people to provide safe products and
    work environments

    List four things you could do as an employee to


    maintain a high level of WHS.
    Key WHS bodies
    There are a number of key organisations involved in WHS:

    Organisation Role Impact on employee

    WorkCover NSW

    Safe Work Australia

    Local Councils

    Unions

    Professional
    Associations
    Questions
    1. Describe the cost of workplace injuries.
    2. Outline 2 key bodies involved in WHS in the hospitality industry.
    3. Outline the legislation that covers WHS in the workplace.
    Internal + external whs in workplace
    Information can be accessed in the following ways:

    - Workplace organisational policies and procedures


    - Emergency plans
    - Training manuals and documents
    - Operators manuals
    - Workcover NSW & Australian Safety and Compensation Council announcements
    - Safework Australia information
    - Legislation & regulation codes of practice
    - Manufacturer's specifications
    - Local councils websites
    - Talking to union reps
    - Professional associations
    -
    Workcover
    New South Wales, employers and their employees are managed by WorkCover
    NSW, a legislative body that works in a joint venture with the workplace
    community to achieve safe and secure workplaces for individuals.

    ● Investigate serious injuries


    ● Issue improvement notices
    ● Develop codes of practice (set standards) e.g. managing noise, labeling
    workplace materials
    Whs signs and symbols
    Employers have responsibility for the day-to-day health, safety and welfare of all
    employees in and visitors to the workplace.Signs are put into place to stop
    hazards from occurring.

    ● Safety signs need to be clear


    ● Images prefered
    ● Placed in a visible location
    Safety signs
    Test Yourself
    Reporting Health Safety Issues
    All accidents that occur in the workplace should be recorded and
    reported.Employees have a duty to report an accident when it occurs. A written
    accident report must be submitted to the employer after an accident has
    occurred. Reports are made to:

    • supervisor/team leader/manager

    • health and safety officer

    • work safety representative

    • union representative.
    Management practices
    Managers, supervisors & Team Leaders

    Provide duty of care for the health, safety and welfare of all relevant personnel
    and visitors to the workplace.

    Also Provide information, instructions, training and supervision


    Management practices
    Employees

    Include not interfering with equipment, must not give aid if they are not trained.

    Employees must look out for the welfare of others, comply with WH&S.
    Management practices
    Union

    Within the workplace union reps work with all managers, supervisors or teams
    leaders to improve the conditions of workplace safety.
    Safe Work Practices
    These practices are necessary to ensure that the workplace is as safe as possible
    for all people. Common workplace practices include:

    ● WHS induction training


    ● Adherence to work instructions, workplace policy and standard operating
    procedures.
    ● Use and maintenance of PPE
    ● Selection of appropriate tools for the task.
    ● Correct handling, application, labelling and storage of hazardous and non-
    hazardous materials.
    Range of hazards
    Biological hazards- infections that are contagious

    Human factors- including stress, violence, fatigue

    Manual handling- includes incorrect handling procedures

    Materials/ tools & equipment- incorrect use

    Work environment- Involving the area in which you work

    Work process & practices- not following WH&S


    Risk Assessment
    Risk assessment is recognised as a key business process for planning and
    decision making within both the private and public sectors around the world.
    Risk-assessment techniques include:

    ● Identifying hazards
    ● Assessing associated risks
    ● Using appropriate control measures to eliminate or minimise risks
    ● Monitoring and reviewing the control measures
    Personal Protective Equipment
    Employers must provide suitable personal protective equipment for all
    employees. PPE items include:

    ● Eye protection
    ● Hearing protection
    ● Respiratory protection
    ● Hand protection
    ● Foot protection
    ● Skin protection
    ● Head protection
    ● Body protection
    Suspicious behaviour
    The following are important issues to report to your supervisor in order to ensure
    that a major incident does not occur.

    ● Unauthorised access to computer systems


    ● Document access
    ● Equipment loss or theft
    ● Unusual cash movement
    ● Unidentified persons in restricted areas
    Security breaches
    Bomb threats

    Irrational/abusive customers

    Accidents/serious injury/illness

    Robbery or armed hold up

    Strange or suspicious persons


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