Explore how to improve safety in any workplace, from construction sites to farms and factories.
Workplace hazards vary significantly across industries and specific workplaces; and may risk either physical or psychological harm. Sometimes hazards cannot be avoided but the risks should always be minimised.
Examples of general hazards may include; manual handling hazards, vibration, temperature, noise, electrophysical factors and radiation, chemicals, and substances such as minerals, dusts, and plastics.
CONTENTS
This eBook is broken into 6 chapters as follows
CHAPTER 1 OHS POLICY & REGULATIONS
Introduction
Defining a Worker
Worker Rights and Duties
Laws and Regulations
Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice
Licensing Requirements
Compliance v Non-compliance
Ethics
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS
What are Workplace Hazards?
Types of General Workplace Hazards
Vibrations
Temperature
Radiation
Electricity
Noise
Air
Lighting
Fire
Computer Equipment
Impact Levels
Occupational Epidemiology
CHAPTER 3 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Chemical Hazards
Workplace Exposure Standards
Health Monitoring
Working with Chemicals
Chemical Classification
Labelling Procedures
Workplace Signage and Staff Training
Storage Methods
First Aid
Biohazards
Workplace Hygiene
CHAPTER 4 PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESSORS IN THE WORKPLACE
What is Psychosocial Workplace Stress?
Models of Stress
Types of Psychosocial Stress
Conflict
Bullying
Sexual Harassment
Job Security
Hours of Work
Workload
Autonomy at Work
Performance Measures
Discrimination
Equity
Burnout and Fatigue
Individual Differences
Neurodiversity
CHAPTER 5 RISK MANAGEMENT & CONTROL MEASURES
Duty of Care
Risk Management
Control Measures
Dedicated Compliance Teams
Design Factors and Workplace Signage
Staff Training & Education
Observing Safety Instructions
First Aid Kits, Signage and Training
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Procedures for Dealing with Specific Workplace Hazards
Working with Machinery
Working at Heights
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Working in Confined Spaces
Lifting & Handling Goods
Working Outdoors
Working with Hazardous Materials
CHAPTER 6 WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS, & INJURIES
Dealing with Workplace Emergencies
Dealing with Workplace Accidents, Incidents, and Injuries
Reporting Procedures for Accidents & Injuries
Dealing with Physical Assault
Procedures for Dealing with Psychological Injuries
OHS Responsibilities
Workers Compensation
Rehabilitation
The welfare of workers is recognised as a fundamental human right. The practice of occupational health and safety is focussed on providing safe and healthy workplaces for all workers regardless of the type of workplace, and whether work is completed indoors or outdoors.