Safe @ Work General TestOccupation Health & Safety

Overview1. Overview

2. Health and Safety Responsibilities

3. Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control

4. Managing Risks

5. Types of Risk

6. Health and Safety Laws

Introduction This is an introduction to Occupation Health

& Safety for VET in Victoria As part of this course you will be required to

complete the Safe @ Work tests in this class

Health and Safety Responsibilities Health and safety at work is everyone's

responsibility.

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control Spot the hazard

A hazard is anything that could hurt you or someone else. Assess the risk

Assessing the risk means working out how likely it is that a hazard will harm someone, and how serious the harm could be.

Make the changes Make the changes means telling someone who is able to

fix it.

Managing Risk Elimination Substitution Isolation Safeguards Instructing workers in the safest way to do

something Using personal protective equipment and

clothing (PPE)

Types of Risk1. Manual Handling2. Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods3. Noise4. Electricity5. Mechanical Equipment6. Personal Safety7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)8. Dealing with an Emergency

Health and Safety Laws The Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Duty of care

Employers Employees OH&S representatives OH&S Committees

WorkSafe Inspectors The Right to Refuse Work

Homework Read

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/safe@work/modules/general/index.asp or

http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/ohs/safeatwork/General.pdf

There will be a test!