Sport, fitness and recreation industry

Occupational health and Safety

In this unit, you will learn about

Occupation health and safety requirements in Australia Roles and responsibility of employers and employees Identifying hazards in the workplace Workplace policies and procedures associated with OHS Maintenance and audit

About OHS in Australia Workplace occupational health and safety requirements

are determined by federal and state legislation Work safe Australia is the national body responsible for

work health and safety laws Each state is responsible for regulating and enforcing OHS

in their state DSR and ASC provide information for clubs and associations

on OHS

OHS in the workplace Sport, fitness and recreation workplaces must provide:

Safe workplace and safe ways of working Equipment and tools that are in a safe condition Safe and hygienic facilities, including toilets, eating areas

and first aid Information, training and supervision of all workers,

including volunteers A process for consulting with workers

OHS in the workplace All sport and recreation workplaces should: 1. Commit to OHS – understand the law and responsibilities 2. Plan to work safely – Identifying hazards and managing

risks3. Consultation – communicating roles and responsibilities

with employees and volunteers 4. Develop OHS procedures for staff to follow5. Incident notification – Notifying governing bodies of a

serious incident 6. Inform and train workers and volunteers 7. Monitor and review OHS policies and procedures

Workplace OHS policies and procedures A typical OHS policy includes procedures for the following: Emergency situation plan First aid plan Ground and venue checklist Handling chemicals checklist Induction processes for new staff, members and

volunteers Risk identification for members and participants

It is the responsibility of management to ensure a OHS policy and procedure in place

Workplace Induction All new workers should be introduced to the OHS policy

and procedures Induction procedures may include:

Demonstration on how to do job roles A copy of and explanation of OHS policy and

procedures Discussing common hazards in the workplace and

how to manage them Reporting procedures Introduction to staff including OHS rep Explanation and demonstration of emergency

procedures

OHS policies and procedures include: 1st AidAll sport, fitness and recreation workplaces must provide the following:

First aid equipment Trained first aiders Signage indicating where first aid is located

Emergency plans Procedures outlining response to various emergenciesTesting of emergency plansTraining and instruction for workers

OHS policies and procedures include: Providing safe facilities:Safe entry and exit pointsCleaning and maintenance schedulesProviding adequate spaceAdequate lightingAdequate ventilationProtection from dangerous weather

OHS policies and procedures include: Reporting procedures for OHS IncidencesIn the case of an incident, the following details should be recorded and reported

An overview of what happened When - date and time Location – where did it occur Description of the incident Who was involved in the incident Actions taken to deal with the incident and by who Who is reporting the incident

Hazard identification and risk management All staff should check work environment prior to use and

delivery of activities Identified hazards need to be managed to decrease the

risk of an OHS incident Many workplaces have templates for identifying hazards There are 5 methods for minimising risks in the workplace,

they are:1. Substitute the hazards 2. Isolate the hazard from people3. Use engineering controls 4. Administrative controls5. PPE

Hazard identification and risk management 1. Substitute the hazards with something safer

Eg. Conducting activities indoors in dangerous weather Eg. Choosing low risk options in a fitness session

2. Isolate the hazards from the people Separating the source of harm from people Eg. Storage of pool chemicals in store room Eg. Isolating slippery surfaces / holes in the surface

3. Use engineering controls Using a physical control measure Eg. Trolleys for moving heavy equipment

Hazard identification and risk management 4. Administrative controls

Development of safe procedures and training for hazardous jobs

Eg. Reporting procedures associated with chemical handling in aquatic centre

Health and medical checks associated with new customers and members

5. Personal protective equipment Eg. safety glasses and footwear

Your role in OHS as a staff member1. Plan to work safely Identify hazards and risks Eliminate or minimise risks

2. Follow reporting procedures for all OHS problems Staff roles and responsibilities Use of workplace documents to report OHS issues Contribute to management ideas for OHS issues

Your role in OHS as a staff member3. Understand emergency situation procedures Emergency muster points Evacuation procedures Communication methods Reporting procedures

4. Access and follow manufacturer instructions for potentially dangerous equipment Understanding correct us of equipment Storing equipment correctly Maintenance procedures associated with equipment

Student activities 1. Reading 1 – workplace safety guide

2. Reading 2 – Smart play safety guidelines

3. Reading 3 - Hazard signs and definitions