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Is your Business at Risk Presenters Susan Jovanovich Sharon McCulloch

What is Occupational Health, Safety And Welfare? .

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Is your Business at Risk Presenters Susan Jovanovich Sharon McCulloch

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    1. Is your Business at Risk? Presenters Susan Jovanovich Sharon McCulloch

    2. What is Occupational Health, Safety And Welfare? “Safe Operation for Employees, Contractors and Visitors” Employer’s duty of care Employee’s duty of care Contractors are deemed as employees Visitors – Public Liability

    3. General Principles Of OHS&W Employees & employers consult together Identify hazards and potential hazards Report hazardous situations, injuries & illness Assess risks, control & minimise risks Provide information, instruction, training & supervision Provide a clear & consistent focus on OHS&W Regular reviews

    4. Complying With OHS&W Act 1986 OHS&W Regulations 1995 Australian Standards Codes of Practice

    5. Employer’s Obligations OHS&W Act 1986, Section 19 Provide and maintain a safe working environment Provide safe systems of work – policies, procedures, reviews, etc Provide information, instruction, training and supervision

    6. Employer’s Obligations(cont) OHS&W Act 1986, Section 19 Monitor the working conditions as well as the health, safety and welfare of employees Keep records of work-related injuries of employees Advise employees and provide information on health and safety matters - consultation

    7. Failure to Comply Maximum Penalty First offence – Division 2 fine Personal - $100K Company - $300K For a subsequent offence – Division 1 fine Personal - $200K Company - $600K

    8. Is your Business at Risk?

    9. Do you have a Responsible Officer?

    10. OHS&W Policies & Procedures OHS&W Induction Drug & Alcohol Violence Grievance Smoking Emergency & Evacuation Procedures First Aid Manual Handling Plant Personal Protective Equipment Remote or Isolated Work Welding/Hot Work

    11. Record Keeping – Proof of an OHS&W System OHS&W Plan Hazard Register Incident Report Accident Investigation MSDS/Hazardous Substance Register Plant Register Risk Assessments Training Register First Aid Record Contractor Agreement Audits Minutes of Meetings

    12. Thank you for your time

    18. With around 40,000 workplace related injuries occurring in South Australia alone, and over 2,000 work related deaths occurring across Australia every year. With around 40,000 workplace related injuries occurring in South Australia alone, and over 2,000 work related deaths occurring across Australia every year.

    19. With around 40,000 workplace related injuries occurring in South Australia alone, and over 2,000 work related deaths occurring across Australia every year. With around 40,000 workplace related injuries occurring in South Australia alone, and over 2,000 work related deaths occurring across Australia every year.

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