Safety and health

hazards of the
workplace
BSBWHS401 Task 6
 Training session

• Safety and health policies, goals, and procedures

• Functions of the safety and health program
• Whom to contact with questions or concerns about the
program
• How to report hazards, injuries, illnesses, and close calls/near
misses
• What to do in an emergency
• The employer's responsibilities under the program
• Workers' rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act
 Safety and health policies,
goals, and procedures
• The purpose of the Health and Safety policies and
procedures is to guide and direct all employees to
work safely and prevent injury, to themselves and
others.

• All employees are encouraged to participate in

developing, implementing, and enforcing Health and
Safety policies and procedures.
 Functions of the safety and
health program
• Practices for Safety and Health Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Hazard Reporting by Employee

• Hazardous Energy Control Programs

• Health and Safety Committees

• Incident Investigation program

 How to report hazards

• A verbal report to the Centre manager

• Completing a Hazard Report form

• Raising the issue at a staff meeting.

Whom to contact with questions or
concerns about the program

• Contact the Centre manager

• Tel. 9876 4245
• Email: manager@centre.com
The employer's responsibilities
under the program
• Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
• Improve compliance with laws and regulations
• Reduce costs, including significant reductions in workers'
compensation premiums
• Engage workers
• Enhance their social responsibility goals
• Increase productivity and enhance overall business
operations
 Workers' rights under the Work
Safety and Health Act

• Worker can be represented by:

• a Health and Safety Representative elected by the workers
• a Health and Safety Committee representing workers
• by other arrangements agreed (for example, Union
Representative).

• Workers also have a responsibility to consult with their

employers. These responsibilities include:
• Participate in and appropriately contributing to consultations
initiated by the employer.
• Take into consideration suggestions made by the employer on
health and safety issues.
• Notify the employer of any a risk to health or safety in the
workplace.
• https://www.osha.gov/shpguidelines/hazard-
Identification.html

• http://www.worksafe.nt.gov.au/LawsAndComplian
ce/Pages/Worker-Rights-and-Responsibilities.aspx