The factors which cause workplace accidents and occupational illnesses are called hazards. The need for systematic management of OHS hazards and their attendant risks applies to all organisations and all activities and functions within an organisation.
Workplace injury is a major cause of concern for all involved in occupational health and safety. The factors which cause workplace accidents and occupational illnesses are called hazards.
The need for systematic management of OHS hazards and their attendant risks applies to all organisations and all activities and functions within an organisation.
Requirements
Venue
Client to provide venue
The Health and Safety in Employment Act aims to promote the health and safety of everyone at work and of other people in or around places of work.
To achieve this, it requires people who are responsible for work and those who do the work to take steps to ensure their own health and safety and that of others.
Objectives
Risk management context
Methods for identifying hazards in the workplace
Review checklists for identifying following hazards:
Chemicals & Harmful Substances
Electricity
Manual handling – lifting
Slips & trips
Working at heights
Confined Space
Dangerous Goods
Hazardous Substance
Noise
Plant & equipment
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