Work Health and Safety
Used be called “Occupational Health and Safety” Now called “Work Health and Safety”
Recent changes to legislation Changes made in 2012 to harmonise state and territory laws nationwide Before 2012 we had inconsistent standards which created confusion for workers and industry
You must be aware of NT Work Safe as a resource NT WorkSafe is the administrative and regulatory arm of the Northern Territory Work Health Authority, the statutory body established under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011.
NT Work Safe responsible for … Workplace health and safety Dangerous goods Electrical safety Rehabilitation and workers compensation
You must be aware of Safe Work Australia as a resource “Safe Work Australia leads the development of national policy to improve work health and safety and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia”
To whom do you report? If you find hazards in this lab then report them to your lecturer. In the workplace you need to identify the responsible person yourself. Contact your supervisor if you do not know.
Useful CDU WHS forms
CDU WHS policy
Fire Evacuation What do we do and not do? Where do we go? Why can’t we use the lift? ns/emergencymanagementplan.pdf
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WHS Assessment Checklist I will sit down with each of you next Monday to address the Observation Checklist part of the assessment.
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Useful links: ABS- work related injuries Australia ?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=6324.0&issue= ?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=6324.0&issue= &num=&view= Safework SA- Hunt for hazards activity Workplace bullying OH&S Computer safety 80’s ICT Health and Safety You and office Safety
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