Workplace safety and responsibilities
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Describe the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere.

Answers will vary depending on the specific work practice and the relevant regulations and guidelines. Examples might include health and safety regulations, data protection laws, or industry-specific standards.

Describe the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities, and accountability as it applies to your job role.

Answers should detail the specific tasks and duties the individual is authorized and trained to perform, the extent of their authority, and how they are held responsible for their actions.

Explain how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information.

Answers should outline the methods of accessing work instructions (e.g., online portals, manuals) and the ability to understand and apply the information provided.

Describe the specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities, and accountability.

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Describe the duty to report any acts or omissions that could be unsafe/detrimental to you or others.

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Explain the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these.

<p>Answers should specify potential hazards (e.g., electrical hazards, chemical exposure) and the corresponding risk mitigation measures (e.g., wearing PPE, following safety protocols).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the range of work activities for which you are responsible.

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Explain how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements.

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Describe the correct use of any equipment and PPE to protect the health and safety of you and your colleagues.

<p>Answers should detail the proper techniques for using equipment, the correct fitting and wearing of PPE, and any safety precautions related to their use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the warning signs and symbols for the main groups of hazardous materials, how to locate relevant health and safety information for your tasks, and the sources of expert assistance when help is needed.

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Explain the processes and procedures that are used to identify and rate the level of risk.

<p>Answers may include risk assessment matrices, hazard identification techniques, and methods for prioritizing risks based on severity and likelihood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the control measures that can be used to eliminate/reduce the hazard.

<p>Answers should outline control measures such as elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the first aid facilities that exist within your work area and within the organisation in general, and the procedures to be followed in the case of accidents involving injury.

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Explain what constitutes dangerous occurrences and hazardous malfunctions, and why these must be reported even when no one was injured.

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Describe the procedures for sounding the emergency alarms, evacuation procedures and escape routes to be used, and the need to report your presence at the appropriate assembly point.

<p>Answers should detail how to activate alarms, the designated escape routes, and the importance of roll call at the assembly point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the organisational policy with regard to firefighting procedures; the common causes of fire and what you can do to help prevent them.

<p>Answers should describe the use of fire extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and how to prevent fires by controlling ignition sources and flammable materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the importance of personal hygiene in the workplace including regular handwashing and using hand sanitiser, not sharing PPE, cleaning PPE after use.

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Explain how to lift and carry loads safely, and the manual and mechanical aids available, in accordance with the relevant safety regulations.

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Explain how to prepare and maintain a safe working environment.

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Describe the importance of safe storage of tools, equipment, materials and products.

<p>Answers should describe how to store items safely, so they don't cause harm or create a hazard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Workplace legislation & guidelines

Rules and guidelines relevant to your job that you must follow.

Scope and limitations

Your skills, what you're responsible for, and where your authority ends in your job.

Accessing work instructions

How to find and understand instructions and information for your tasks.

Reporting out-of-scope issues

How to report issues that you can't handle yourself.

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Duty to report unsafe acts

Your obligation act if something unsafe to you or others occurs.

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Workplace hazards and risks

Possible dangers at work and methods to lessen them.

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Work responsibilities

The tasks that you are required to do as part of your job.

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Documentation procedures

How to properly fill out and store work-related documents.

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Equipment and PPE use

Using the right gear to stay safe at work.

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Hazardous materials warning signs

Signs that warn you of dangerous materials and how to find safety advice.

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Risk assessment process

Steps to figure out how risky something is.

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Hazard control measures

Actions to take to get rid of or lower a hazard.

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First aid procedures

Where to find help and what to do if someone gets hurt.

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Dangerous occurrences

Unusual events that must be reported, even without injuries.

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Emergency evacuation procedures

What to do when the alarm sounds, where to go, and why it's vital to check in.

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Organisational policy on firefighting

What the company says about fighting fires, and preventing them.

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Importance of workplace hygiene

Why washing hands and keeping things clean matters.

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Safe lifting techniques

How to lift things without hurting yourself.

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Maintaining a safe working environment

Steps to make sure your workspace is safe.

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Safe storage of materials

Why storing items properly is crucial.

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Relevant Legislation, Guidelines, Policies and Procedures

The existing laws, guidelines, and internal documents of the company, which regulate how the employees should perform their tasks

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Scope, Responsibilities and Accountability

Acknowledging the boundaries of what you are skilled and authorized to do, and understanding the extent of your liability in your role.

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Reporting beyond competence

The established processes for reporting incidents or hazardous conditions, particularly when they exceed your capability or authority to resolve.

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Hazards and Risks Minimization

The hazards and associated risks present during the execution of your duties, and the strategies to minimize their impact.

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Range of Work Activities

The range of tasks and duties you are assigned to perform as part of your job description.

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Completing and Storing Documentation

The process of properly filling out, securing, and archiving all necessary documents according to organizational standards.

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Correct Use of Equipment and PPE

Ensuring proper usage and maintenance of protective gear that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.

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Warning Signs and Symbols for Hazardous Materials

This involves clearly understanding and recognizing the symbols indicating hazardous materials and how to access safety information.

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Control Measures to Eliminate/Reduce Hazards

The measures implemented to decrease or eradicate hazards, enhancing overall safety.

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Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Knowing procedures for emergency alarms, evacuation routes, and where to gather safely, which ensures a coordinated response during emergencies.

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Study Notes

  • Current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols relevant to work practices must be adhered to.
  • It is essential to understand the scope and limitations of one's own competence, responsibilities, and accountability in the job role.
  • Accessing and interpreting relevant work instructions and information is crucial.
  • Specific procedures exist for reporting issues that are beyond one's competence, responsibilities, and accountability.
  • There's a duty to report acts or omissions that could be unsafe or detrimental to oneself or others.
  • Hazards and risks that may arise during the execution of your work role should be explained, along with methods to minimize them.
  • The range of work activities for which one is responsible must be known.
  • Completing and safely storing all relevant documentation in accordance with organizational requirements is necessary.
  • Proper use of equipment and PPE is important for the health and safety of oneself and colleagues.
  • Recognize warning signs/symbols for hazardous materials
  • Knowing health/safety information sources
  • Accessing expert assistance is needed.
  • Processes and procedures used to identify and rate the level of risk should be explained.
  • Control measures to eliminate/reduce hazards must be described.
  • It is important to know first aid facilities in the work area & organization.
  • In case of accidents involving injury, follow organizational procedures.
  • Dangerous occurrences and hazardous malfunctions must be reported, even if no one was injured.
  • Procedures exist for sounding emergency alarms, evacuation, escape routes, and reporting to the assembly point.
  • Know the organizational policy on firefighting procedures.
  • Understand common causes of fire and methods of prevention.
  • Personal hygiene in the workplace is important: regular handwashing, hand sanitizer, not sharing PPE, and cleaning PPE after use.
  • Safely lift/carry loads, with manual/mechanical aids, complying with regulations.
  • Preparation and maintenance of a safe working environment is key.
  • Safe storage of tools, equipment, materials, and products is essential.

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Adhering to legislation, policies, and understanding the scope of competence are crucial. Reporting unsafe acts, managing hazards, and using equipment properly ensures safety. Documentation and responsibilities within the job role must be followed.

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