ohs risk management for retail butchers jenny barron practical work solutions 30 march 2005
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2 Major Types of Legislation Covering Safety and Injuries in Workplace in NSW
Compensation Once Injury OccursWorkplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW); and Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)
Safety in WorkplacesOccupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW)OHS Regulation 2001 (NSW)Guide relates to this aspect of legislation
The Guide: 2 PartsPart A• background information• explanations of how the OHS risk
management process works• case studies • additional resources• useful contacts
Part B• risk assessment checklists • useful forms
Risk Management: 4 Basic Stages
Stage 1: Identify the Hazards Stage 2: Assess the Level of Risk for
Hazards
Stage 3: Control the Risk
Stage 4: Review (to ensure effective)
Common Hazards
• Emergency Management• Electrical Safety• Bandsaw Safety• Mincer Safety• Other Plant and Equipment• Knife/Hand Tool Safety• Slips/Trips/Falls
Common Hazards (cont’d)
• Manual Handling • Cold Rooms• Chemicals/Hazardous Substances• Scalds and Burns• Robbery• Drugs and Alcohol• Bullying and Harassment• ??
Stage 2: Assess Risk and Determine Priorities
Assess overall risk of hazards set priorities
Re-assess in more detail
If risk level unacceptable Stage 3 - Reduce risk/increase control
HAZPAK Risk Assessment Matrix*
How Severely Could it Hurt Someone?
How Likely is it to Hurt Someone?(If NO controls in place)
Kill or Cause Permanent Disability or Ill Health
Cause Long Term Illness or Serious Injury
Medical Attention and/orSeveral Days Off Work
First Aid Only
Very likely – could happen regularly
1 1 2 3
Likely – could happen occasionally
1 2 3 4
Unlikely – could happen, but only
rarely
2 3 4 5
Very unlikely – could happen, but probably never will
3 4 5 6
*Hazpak - WorkCover NSW – p 16 of Guide
Stage 3 and 4: Determine Controls and Evaluate
Consider possible controls set priorities for action
Implement controls
Evaluate and monitor
Best and Least Effective Controls (p 20 of Guide)
Eliminate hazard
Design to minimise
Substitute
Personal protective equipment
Administrative – training, procedures etc
Document
Risk Assessment
Risks/hazards
Current controls/treatments
Document
Agreed priorities & on-going activity
Activity
Complete
Select RA Checklist 8: Hazardous Substances
Decide on strategies based on risk and practical considerations – Form 2, Part B
Risk Management Requires …
Thinking that is: - Logical/systematic - Forward looking - Broadly focused - Proactive
Planning
Team work