Ensure a safe workplace

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Assignment of BSBOHS509A

SATWANT SINGH BATTH

Assessment activity 1
What information should be provided when communicating policies to
staff?

While communicating with staff we must have to provide these

information

Compliance with relevant state and territory OHS laws

Implementing, monitoring and continually improving OHS
management system to create and maintain a culture that values
health and safety
Maintaining an active risk management program focused on
preventing workplace injury, damage and loss
Ensuring all managers are responsible and accountable for health
and safety of their employees and contractors
Ensuring all employees, contractor and visitor are informed of and
understand and fulfill their health and safety responsibilities
Providing information, instruction and training to employees and
contractors based on identified needs
Effectively consulting and communicating with employees on matter
relating to OHS
Proactively investigating all workplace incidents and promptly
implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrences
Measuring, reporting and monitoring meaningful OHS performance
indicators that are aligned to the organizations strategy and
objectives
And also they should be well known about these things which are
listed below

1. Legislative frame work- workers in Australia are protected by state

health and safety legislation. Regardless of wither someone is
working full time or part time, has a permanent or casual they are
covered.
2. Acts- acts are laws passed by parliament which can be enforced
both commonwealth and state legislation will apply OHS practices in
Australia.
3. Regulations- regulation is legal document made under acts.
Regulations are defined in more specific details on how the
legislation is to be implemented.
4. Codes of practices- in additional to legislating and regulation, codes
of practice provide documented advice, on methods of achieving the
minimum acceptable levels of safety performance, to employers in
various industries.
5. Standards Australia
6. Legislation

Assessment activity 2
When defining responsibilities, what must be included?
The responsibilities can be as follows

The development of an OHS plan within the managers area of

control
Leadership in improving risk awareness and the elimination of
hazards
Implementation of the plan
Consultation with and support for employees on OHS issues
Meaningful investigation and reporting of OHS incidents
Compliance with OHS policies and regulations

And responsibilities for staff are

The Chief Executive Officer
Senior management
Middle management
Supervisors
Employees and Contractors

Assessment activity 3
What are some examples of financial and human resources necessary
to ensure the effective operation of the OHS system?
The necessary financial and human resources necessary are
Human resources must include

Contracted training personnel

Risk assessors
Rehabilitation consultant
Trade people
Occupational therapists and medical professionals
Risk and compliance personnel
Additional staff to assist with increased demand

And financial resources can be

Additional staff
Cleaning

Storage facilities
Updating machinery
Training
Therapeutic appliances

Assessment Activity 4
What are some examples of participate arrangements?
Some participate arrangements are

Regular information sessions

Formal and informal meetings
Meeting called by representatives
Health and safety committees
Other committees, such as consultative planning and purchasing
Other means and processes for raising request and concerns, as
well as contributing suggestions and reports to management
documented issue resolutions process
easy access to relevant written workplace information

Assessment Activity 5
Outline the step involved in resolving a dispute in context of a participate
arrangement.
The main steps are
1. The hsr is advise of or observes an immediate threat to health and
safety.
2. The super visor is informed of the threat
3. If the supervisor is not available the representative can direct work
to cease
4. If the supervisor and hsr agree there is threat, supervisor can direct
work to cease
5. If the supervisor and the representative disagree on the action
required, or do not take action, the matter can be referred to an
investigator
6. An investigator will take place
7. if the investigator decides there is no threat, no action is required
8. if the investor decides there is a threat, they can specify what
action is required to remove the threat
9. the employer can either take action or appeal the investigators
decision

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY 6
What are some forums that can facilities the communicating of
information that is accessible?
Email
Letter
Discussion at staff meetings
Meetings with individual staff
Posting on notice boards
Memos
Discussion with supervisors who can communicate the change to staff
Newsletters

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY 7

Which tools must be considered when developing procedures relating to

hazard identification and risk assessment?
Material safety data sheets (MSDS):- MSDS is a document containing
important information about a hazardous chemical (which may be
hazardous substance and/or dangerous goods) and must state:
a hazardous substance's product name
the chemical and generic name of certain ingredients
the chemical and physical properties of the hazardous substance
health hazard information
precautions for safe use and handling
the manufacturer's or importer's name, Australian address and
telephone number.
The MSDS provides employers, self-employed persons, workers and other
health and safety representatives with the necessary information to safely

manage the risk from hazardous substance exposure.

It is important that everyone in the workplace knows how to read and
interpret a MSDS.

National and state injury statistics:- National and state injury statics are
based on injuries that occurs Australia wide. The information can predict
trends and can assist to develop precise, prevent strategies when
comparisons are drawn with organizations similar to current business.
Industrial chemicals notification and assessment scheme for new and
existing products and chemicals relates to compliance with the
commonwealth industrial chemical act 1989. Under the scheme there is an
Australian inventory of chemical substances and all new and existing
chemicals are assessed and certified according to hazardous risk.
Standards and codes consist of practical advice on issues and includes
preventative strategies to assist with hazard control. They are baseline for
comparison and a check for business to see if they conform with relevant
acts and regulations and meet the duty of care requirements.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY 8
How can hazard identification happen at the planning and evaluation
stage?

Supervisor and worker discussions

Independent audits
Job safety analysis
Operability studies
hsr and employer discussions
Work trials

There are some of the hazards included

Physical hazard
Chemical hazard
Ergonomic hazard
Radiation hazards

Psychological hazards
Biological hazard
Environmental hazards
Draw the following hazardous scenario on a cause and effect diagram
A plant maintenance worker, john was using an aluminum ladder to reach
the gutters of two-storey office administration building. He was working
alone and attempting to install a gutter guard device. It had been raining
that morning and wooden decking surrounding the section of the office
building he was working on was slippery. He had almost completed the
task when he lean to his right to see around the corner of the roof and the
ladder slippery to left causing him to fall off it and break his arm as he
landed.

Assessment activity 9

With regards to the order of hierarchy, what is the best possible scenario
in terms of controlling risk?
The best way to controlling risk is to eliminate the hazard have to follow
procedures which must address what options are available to get rid of the
hazard altogether and this is based on the assumption the best way to
eliminate risk to eliminate the hazard.
Step 1: Identify the Hazard
A hazard is defined as any real or potential condition that can cause
degradation, injury, illness, death or damage to or loss of equipment or
property. Experience, common sense, and specific analytical tools help
identify risks.

Step 2: Assess the Risk

The assessment step is the application of quantitative and qualitative
measures to determine the level of risk associated with specific hazards.
This process defines the probability and severity of an accident that could
result from the hazards based upon the exposure of humans or assets to
the hazards.
Step 3: Analyze Risk Control Measures
Investigate specific strategies and tools that reduce, mitigate, or eliminate
the risk. All risks have three components: probability of occurrence,
severity of the hazard, and the exposure of people and equipment to the
risk. Effective control measures reduce or eliminate at least one of these.
The analysis must take into account the overall costs and benefits of
remedial actions, providing alternative choices if possible.
Step 4: Make Control Decisions
Identify the appropriate decision-maker. That decision-maker must choose
the best control or combination of controls, based on the analysis of step
3.
Step 5: Implement Risk Controls
Management must formulate a plan for applying the controls that have
been selected, then provide the time, materials and personnel needed to
put these measures in place.
Step 6: Supervise and Review
Once controls are in place, the process must be periodically reevaluated to
ensure their effectiveness. Workers and managers at every level must
fulfill their respective roles to assure that the controls are maintained over
time. The risk management process continues throughout the life cycle of
the system, mission or activity.

Assessment 10
How can inadequacies in the hierarchy of control?
The inadequacies can be controlled by

Discussion between managers and HSRs

Independent audits
Observations and investigations of worksites
Feedback from staff
An emerging pattern of injuries

It requires the ability to provide OHS information to the work group,

identify hazards and assess and control risks. It also requires the ability to
deal with emergencies and hazardous events and maintain relevant
records.

Implementing and monitoring the OHS program requires knowledge of

hazards in the workplace, relevant OHS legislation and codes of practice,
risk control measures, the hierarchy of control and relevant management
systems and procedures.
In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in
the Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement
for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to
develop an empathetic understanding of animals in their care, so that
stress and discomfort can be minimized.

Assessment activity 11
List some examples of situations when where it must be appropriate to
source specialist ohs advice.
We can take examples of a person name David matt working in workshop
in port road, hw was full time worker over there for 10 years, very hard
worker, dedicated to his job, but unfortunately one day while working he
got accident and was rush to hospital and he lost his one arm, it was
really depressing moment for him, after one month when came out of the
hospital, he was un aware of the work cover and benefits to be provided
from government and his company, so one of his co-work mate came to
see him, who is also a supervisor and a specialists of OHS so he give all
information about the work cover and benefits to be provided from
government and the company to him.
Now he has not to worries about to live life, he can full fill his leaving
through this compensation.
Here is some example to be keep in mind while
Increase awareness about psychosocial hazards
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Provide information on how to recognize harassment, risk factors

for violence, what are their effects, how to get additional
information, etc.

Encourage an appropriate management style and organizational culture

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Foster teamwork and participatory management style, improve

communication between management and workers.

Carry out a risk assessment for psychosocial hazards

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A risk assessment should be used to identify hazardous situations

and practices: this simply means carrying out a careful

review of all the factors that can lead to violence or

harassment, in order to assess if your prevention measures
are effective and sufficient
Preventing violence: some possible changes to the physical environment
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After carrying out a risk assessment of your enterprise, some of

the changes made to the physical work environment in order
to prevent violence could include, for example, entry locks,
screens, adequate lighting and reception desks; installation
of video surveillance systems, alarm systems, coded doors;
removing objects which could be used as weapons; outdoor
(motion sensitive) lighting, timed indoor lights; provision of
better seating, regular information to customers/clients
about delays etc.

Preventing violence: some possible changes to the work organization or

job design

The risk assessment of your enterprise should identify what

elements of the work organization and job design could be changed
to prevent violence.

Preventing harassment: some possible changes to the work

organization or job design

In order to prevent instances of harassment, promote an

organizational culture that explicitly condemns harassment
and recognizes it as a potential problem; try to avoid abrupt
organizational change and job insecurity; improve
communication between employees and management, and
among colleagues; make sure that human resources policies
are clearly explained, and fairly applied.

Developing policies and procedures

0

There should be simple but effective policies and procedures

describing

[1] what actions the organization is taking to prevent violence

and harassment, and

[2] how the organization (and its employees) will respond to

Assessment activity 12
Where could you source the content for a health and safety induction and
or training program? Include some websites in your answer.
The health and safety induction or training program sources in national
occupational health and safety commission .
Induction Training is absolutely vital for new starters. Good induction
training ensures new starters are retained, and then settled in quickly and
happily to a productive role. Induction training is more than skills training.
It's about the basics that seasoned employees all take for granted: what
the shifts are; where the notice-board is; what's the routine for holidays,
sickness; where's the canteen; what's the dress code; where the toilets
are. New employees also need to understand the organizations mission,
goals, values and philosophy; personnel practices, health and safety rules,
and of course the job they're required to do, with clear methods,
timescales and expectations.
Professionally organized and delivered induction training is your new
employees' first proper impression of you and your organization, so it's
also an excellent opportunity to reinforce their decision to come and work
for you.
Proper induction training is increasingly a legal requirement. Employers
have a formal duty to provide new employees with all relevant information
and training relating to health and safety particularly.
As a manager for new employees it's your responsibility to ensure that
induction training is properly planned. Even if head office or another
'centre' handles induction training - you must make sure it's planned and
organized properly for your new starter. An induction training plan must
be issued to each new employee, before the new employee starts, and
copied to everyone in the organization who's involved in providing the
training, so the new starter and everyone else involved can see what's
happening and that everything is included. Creating and issuing a suitable
induction plan for each new starter will help them do their job better and
quicker, and with less dependence on your time in the future. Employees
who are not properly inducted need a lot more looking after, so failing to
provide good induction training is utterly false economy.
As with other types of training, the learning can and development can be
achieved through very many different methods - use as many as you need
to and which suit the individuals and the group, but remember that
induction training by its nature requires a lot more hand-holding than
other types of training. Err on the side of caution - ensure people are
looked after properly and not left on their own to work things out unless
you have a very specific purpose for doing so, or if the position is a senior
one.

The web sites which include health and safety induction and training
program are
www.comcare.gov.au
www.workcover.com

State or territory workers compensation agencies

Safe work Australia
Business gateway and National Health and Safety council

Assessment activity 13
List some variables you could document with regards to injuries.
The type of injury- sprain, strain, laceration
Body part- arm, knee
What the worker was doing immediately before the injury- bending,
walking
Whether there was any other person or particular piece of machinery
involved
What caused the injury- fumes, tiredness, and incorrect technique,
accident?
And also these can be documented which are listed below
-

All
All
All
All
All

injuries
injuries
injuries
injuries
injuries

incurred within a certain period

of a particular type
within a particular business group
incurred by workers of a specific age group
incurred as result of faulty machinery

Assessment activity 14
What makes an ohs system successful?


Management commitment drives improvement through consultation

Everyone is involved in making it work

Safety becomes part of everyday business

The focus is on preventing injuries

The system is not too complicated The system is reviewed regularly
Training and information is provided for all people
PLAN
Identify and analyse the problem Set clear goals Communicate the
plan
DO
Go ahead with the plan
CHECK
Evaluate progress according to the plan Check that what you are doing
is working
ACT If the checking shows that things are not working go back to
planning and rethink it.
Even if checking shows things are working always look to make
improvements (challenge yourself).
Integrate the actions into other parts of your operations

Assessment activity 15
When would it be appropriate to develop and implement improvements to
an ohs system?
To implement and develop appropriate OHS system firstly we have to

Risk identification, analysis, assessment and management

procedures
An environmental management system to ensure the system of
controls and practices to achieve the environmental standards and
objectives are effective
An incident investigation system for the reporting, investigation and
follow-up of accidents and incidents
An element based on the need to meet environmental standards

And also if the OHS system are not working properly

Clearly expressed- not explained properly the views and idea and
information

Up to date- when the information or data, tools should be updated

Easy to follow
Efficient to implement

Assessment Activity 16
What are some important points to be considering with regards to
ensuring compliance with minimum legislative standards?
Whether staffs are aware of the standards and codes of practice
Whether staffs have been adequately and recently trained
Whether staffs have the tools and or the skills to enable them to
comply
Whether staffs are aware of any implications of non-compliance
What strategies are in place to facilitate continuous improvement in the
event of non-compliance?

And also need have to be on this OHS legislation

To secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work

To eliminate, at their sources, risks to health, safety arising out of
or in connection with the activities of persons at work or the use
or operation of various types of plant
To encourage registered associations to take a constructive role in
promoting improvements in occupational health, safety and
welfare practices and assisting employers and employees to
achieve a healthier and safer working environment.

Assessment tool 2(AT2)

1. what is the hierarchy of control? Indentify and briefly
explain the five risk control measures of the hierarchy
of controls in order. Provide an example.
The hierarchy of hazard controls is a list which emphasiss controlling a
hazard at the source. This is done by giving preference to the use of
the 'engineering controls' outlined in strategies Engineering Controls
DESIGN. Try to ensure that hazards are 'designed out' when new
materials, equipment and work systems are being planned for the
workplace.
REMOVE the hazard or SUBSTITUTE less hazardous materials,

equipment or substances.
ADOPT A SAFER PROCESS. Alterations to tools, equipment or work
systems can often make them much safer.
ENCLOSE OR ISOLATE THE HAZARD through the use of guards or
remote handling techniques.
PROVIDE EFFECTIVE VENTILATION through local or general exhaust
ventilation systems. Administrative Controls
ESTABLISH appropriate ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES such as:
job rotation to reduce exposure or boredom, or timing the job so that
fewer workers are exposed routine maintenance and housekeeping
procedures training on hazards and correct work.
There must be regular and ongoing attention to identifying and
managing hazards. Humans are by nature adaptive creatures. The
down-side of this is that where a hazardous situation exists (e.g. a trip
hazard) we learn to accommodate the risk rather than treat the risk.
We may avoid the hazard 999 times out of 1000, but that 1 failure to
negotiate the hazard is all that it takes to cause injury.

This approach recognizes that the best controls act on the

environment, not on the people in it.
These controls are listed in the order you should try to use them.
Eliminate the hazard: You could repair damaged equipment or dispose
of unwanted chemicals.
Substitute the hazard: You could use smaller packages or a less toxic
chemical with a lower risk.
Isolate the hazard: You could place barriers around a spill until it is
cleaned up, or locate the photocopier in a separate, well-ventilated
room.
Use engineering controls: You could provide a trolley to move heavy
loads or, place guards on the moving parts of machinery.
Use administrative controls: You could introduce job rotation, ensuring
equipment is maintained regularly.
Use personal protective clothing and equipment: You could provide:

Hearing and eye protection

Hard hats
Gloves and
Masks
Relying on personal protective clothing and equipment is generally the
least acceptable control measure. It should only be used as an interim
measure until a more reliable solution can be found or you can
implement other controls.

Industry example:
Hazard: vacuum cleaner not working

Quick-fix use carpet sweeper for current service, client to

borrow relatives cleaner for next service

Long-term control client to purchase new vacuum

An effective OHS system is based on a no blame approach. This
means that regardless of the fallible nature of human beings or the
circumstances of workplace injuries when they occur, safety
practitioners must look for a systemic approach to addressing hazards
in the workplace. Simply blaming employees for disregarding policies
or engaging in stupid behaviour is tantamount to saying Bad luck
that youve been hurt. You should have known better. The truth is we
all do stupid things from time to time and permanent disability or
death is a high price to pay.

2. what is hazard? What is purpose of a risk

assessment? How can hazard be identified? What
is risk management?
A hazard is a phenomenon or a process, either natural or human- made,
that can endanger a group of people, their belongings and their
environment, if they do not take precautions.
There are different types of hazards. Some are natural while others are
caused by human beings, such as so-called industrial or technological
hazards (explosions, fires, toxic chemical
spillages).
Employers in each workplace have a general duty to ensure the safety and
health of workers in every aspect related to their work. The purpose of
carrying out a risk assessment is to enable the employer to take the
measures necessary for the safety and health protection of workers.
These measures include:
prevention of occupational risks;
providing information to workers;
providing training to workers;
providing the organisation and means to implement the necessary
measures.

Whilst the purpose of risk assessment includes the prevention of

occupational risks, and this should always be goal, it will not always be
achievable in practice. Where elimination of risks is not possible, the risks
should be reduced and the residual risk controlled. At a later stage, as
part of a review programme, such residual risk will be reassessed and the
possibility of elimination of the risk, perhaps in the light of new
knowledge, can be reconsidered.
The risk assessment should be structured and applied so as to help
employers to:
identify the hazards created at work and evaluate the risks associated
with these hazards, to determine what measures they should take
to protect the health and safety of their employees and other
workers, having due regard to legislative requirements;
evaluate the risks in order to make the best informed selection of work
equipment, chemical substances or preparations used, the fitting
out of the workplace, and the organisation of work;
check whether the measures in place are adequate;
prioritise action if further measures are found to be necessary as a
result of the assessment;
demonstrate to themselves, the competent authorities, workers and
their representatives that all factors pertinent to the work have
been considered, and that an informed valid judgment has been
made about the risks and the measures necessary to safeguard
health and safety;
ensure that the preventive measures and the working and production
methods, which are considered to be necessary and implemented
following a risk assessment, provide an improvement in the level of
worker protection.
he first step to protecting yourself is being able to recognize hazards in
the work you're assigned and in the conditions you're working in. There
are four main types of hazards:
Physical hazards are the most common and will be present in most
workplaces at one time or another. They include unsafe conditions that
can cause injury, illness and death.
They are typically easiest to spot but, sadly, too often overlooked because
of familiarity (there are always cords running across the aisles), lack of
knowledge (they aren't seen as hazards), resistance to spending time or
money to make necessary improvements or simply delays in making
changes to remove the hazards (waiting until tomorrow or a time when
"we're not so busy").
None of these are acceptable reasons for workers to be exposed to
physical hazards.

Examples of physical hazards include:

electrical hazards: frayed cords, missing ground pins, improper wiring
unguarded machinery and moving machinery parts: guards removed or
moving parts that a worker can accidentally touch
constant loud noise
high exposure to sunlight/ultraviolet rays, heat or cold
working from heights, including ladders, scaffolds, roofs, or any raised
work area
working with mobile equipment such as fork lifts (operation of fork lifts
and similar mobile equipment in the workplace requires significant
additional training and experience)
spills on floors or tripping hazards, such as blocked aisle or cords
running across the floor.
Biological hazards come from working with animals, people or infectious
plant materials. Work in day care, hospitals, hotel laundry and room
cleaning, laboratories, veterinary offices and nursing homes may expose
you to biological hazards.
The types of things you may be exposed to include:
blood or other body fluids
fungi
bacteria and viruses
plants
insect bites
animal and bird droppings.
Ergonomic hazards occur when the type of work, body position and
working conditions put strain on your body. They are the hardest to spot
since you don't always immediately notice the strain on your body or the
harm these hazards pose. Short-term exposure may result in "sore
muscles" the next day or in the days following exposure, but long term
exposure can result in serious long-term injuries.
Ergonomic hazards include:
poor lighting

 improperly adjusted workstations and chairs

frequent lifting
poor posture
awkward movements, especially if they are repetitive
repeating the same movements over and over
having to use too much force, especially if you have to do it frequently.
Chemical hazards are present when a worker is exposed to any chemical
preparation in the workplace in any form (solid, liquid or gas). Some are
safer than others, but to some workers who are more sensitive to
chemicals, even common solutions can cause illness, skin irritation or
breathing problems.
Beware of:
liquids like cleaning products, paints, acids, solvents especially
chemicals in an unlabelled container (warning sign!)
vapours and fumes, for instance those that come from welding or
exposure to solvents
gases like acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium
flammable materials like gasoline, solvents and explosive chemicals.

3. There are a number of key provisions of relevant

legislation and regulations from all levels of government
that may affect aspects of business operations, such as:
- Anti-discrimination legislation
- Ethical principles
- Code of practice
- Privacy laws
- Financial legislation
- OHS legislation
- Consumer law
- Credit procedures legislation and regulations
Why it is important to have a working knowledge of
legislation involved in business? What is the aim of OHS
legislation and what responsibilities does it place on
employers?

We all know that legislation has aneffect on our business. This becomes
very evident even as a business is just starting to be formed. As the
business grows, more laws are passed andother laws that affect
businesses based ontheir size come into play. Some laws helpbusiness,
some provide challenges, whileothers can be anti-business. Laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations are passed atthe local, state and
national level. How canyou be sure that your business is gettingfair
consideration as these laws are beingdeveloped?

Anti- discrimination legislation:

1. Racial Hatred Defined

Since the introduction of provisions dealing with racial hatred in 1995, the Racial
Discrimination Act makes it unlawful to insult, humiliate, offend or intimidate
another person or group in public on the basis of their race. Specifically, the Act
states:
It is unlawful for a person to do an act, otherwise than in private, if:
(a) the act is reasonably likely in all the circumstances to offend, insult, humiliate
or intimidate another person or group of people, and
(b) the act is done because of the race, colour or national or ethnic origin of the
other person or some or all of the people in the group.
A variety of acts can constitute racial hatred, including speaking, singing and
making gestures in public, as well as drawings, images, and written publications
such as newspapers, leaflets and websites.

Ethical principles:
One of the most important attributes for small business success, is the
distinguishing quality of practicing admirable business ethics. Business
ethics, practiced throughout the deepest layers of a company, become the
heart and soul of the company's culture and can mean the difference
between success and failure.
1. Be Trustful: Recognize customers want to do business with a company
they can trust; when trust is at the core of a company, it's easy to
recognize. Trust defined, is assured reliance on the character, ability,
strength, and truth of a business.
2. Keep An Open Mind: For continuous improvement of a company, the
leader of an organization must be open to new ideas. Ask for opinions and

feedback from both customers and team members and your company will
continue to grow.
3. Meet Obligations: Regardless of the circumstances, do everything in
your power to gain the trust of past customer's and clients, particularly if
something has gone awry. Reclaim any lost business by honoring all
commitments and obligations.
4. Have Clear Documents: Re-evaluate all print materials including
small business advertising, brochures, and other business documents
making sure they are clear, precise and professional. Most important,
make sure they do not misrepresent or misinterpret.
5. Become Community Involved: Remain involved in communityrelated issues and activities, thereby demonstrating that your business is
a responsible community contributor. In other words, stay involved.
6. Maintain Accounting Control: Take a hands-on approach to
accounting and record keeping, not only as a means of gaining a better
feel for the progress of your company, but as a resource for any
"questionable " activities. Gaining control of accounting and record
keeping allows you to end any dubious activities promptly.
7. Be Respectful: Treat others with the utmost of respect. Regardless of
differences, positions, titles, ages, or other types of distinctions, always
treat others with professional respect and courtesy.
Recognizing the significance of business ethics as a tool for achieving your
desired outcome is only the beginning. A small business that instills a
deep-seated theme of business ethics within its strategies and policies will
be evident among customers. It's overall influence will lead to a profitable,
successful company.

Codes of practice:
When starting or running a business, you should find out which codes of
practice are relevant to your business.
Codes of practice are referenced in acts and regulations. They may
include:

 general statements of principle and practical advice for how a business

or industry should operate
detailed business practices where businesses must comply with specific
standards.
You must comply with any instructions in a code of practice. As part of
your training program, ensure that all staff are aware of and know how to
comply with relevant codes.
Many industries have codes of practice on areas including:
Workplace health and safety
Electrical safety

4. Under OHS legislation, what incidents must

comcare be notified of? What information has to be
included in reports of incidents to comcare?
Employers are required to give notice to Comcare of injuries, illnesses or
diseases that meet certain notification criteria. Information on how to
notify is outlined below, along with a useful guide and flowchart to help
with identifying notifiable incidents.
Requirements
If a work-related incident results in death you, as an employer, must:
call Comcare within two hours of becoming aware of the death
follow up with a written notification
If a work-related incident causes a serious personal injury, incapacity or a
dangerous occurrence you, as an employer, must:
provide Comcare with a written notification within 24 hours of becoming
aware of the incident

Assessment tool 3(AT3)

Using your knowledge of hazard identification process,
write 2000 words essay outlining the following
what legislation applies and complying with it
what the hazards are and why
how relevant risks can be assessed and identified
level of each risk
the risk control methods available
In order to understand the workplace health and safety requirements for
personal security in the retail industry, and our obligations under the law
we must consider and understand relevant legislation and codes of
practice.
If the regulation describes how to prevent or minimize a risk at your
workplace you must do what the regulation says. If there is a code of
practice that describes how to prevent or minimize a risk at your
workplace you must do what the code says or adopt and follow another
way that gives the same level of protection against the risk.
If there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk at your workplace
you must choose an appropriate way to manage exposure to the risk.
People must, where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk,
take reasonable precautions and exercise proper diligence against the
risk.
As we read the case study of ABC chemicals, there are several concern
such as it is located in large metropolitan area this industry purchase
large amount of cleaning chemicals. ABC have to be more focus while
delivering their product because they use metropolitan area.
ABC company do does good thing such like they do dispose small spills
during the end of the day but they have to prepare or have to keep
backup plans for large spill.
It is very dangerous for the company because there is no display of
emergency equipment, neither any of the staff have been trained for the
safe handling of chemicals or how to cope with emergences
And also there are had been several accident in front of the premises.
There are no proper storing for chemical drum.

ABC chemical have to follow these following things to assets risk and
hazardous
Hazardous chemicals exposures. The potential hazards can be
introduced through chemical spills, splash, inhalation, etc.
Fire and explosions due to flammable gases
Fire and explosions due to flammable liquid and solid. I separate
flammable liquid/solid with flammable gases due to different
potential hazard level. But, this separation does not mean that we
can neglect with flammable solid hazard. Flammable dust explosion
could tell you the danger of flammable solid.
Explosion caused by pressurized gases and liquids.
Fire and explosions due to uncontrolled reactions. Precisely, they are
chain reactions.
Thermal hazards. Many processes and equipments in chemical plant
operate at high temperature and directly expose hot environment,
hot surface and high temperature radiation.
Extreme cold temperature hazard can not be neglected because it is
able to present real hazard to workers.
Cutting hazard. It is caused by sharp objects and rotating equipments
and machines.
Slips, trips and falls hazards caused by unsafe conditions such as
slippery surface.
Electrical hazard. Static electric should be taken into account too.
Mechanical failure hazard. Old equipments with corroded supports will
collapse anytime, since the supports have lost required strength.
Oxygen deficiency. Working inside confined spaces exposes workers to
such hazard, including toxic atmosphere.

Risk can be controlled by risk management training

Specialized and focused training, if imparted effectively, can contribute
significantly to Risk Management. Expert faculty, carefully selected
training module, interactive and participate approach, useful training
material, case studies and syndicate exercises could help in having
effective risk management system in place. The training topics for
chemical industry could be:

Chemical Safety

Safety with Compressed gases

Solvent Safety

Hazard Identification Techniques

Industrial Risk Management

Fire Prevention and Protection

Electrical Risk Management

Emergency Preparedness

Safety Management system

Accident Prevention

Personal Protective Equipment

REFERENCE
www.ohsrep.org.au
www.ezinearticles.com
www.wiki.com
www.worksa.com.au
www.comcare.com
BSBOHS509A work safe book