unit 12 exam revised Flashcards
(18 cards)
Discuss the three main legislative Acts that regulate
employee safety in the workplace. Operational Health & Safety Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) - protects people’s health and safety at work.
List the duties of employees in the OHSA.
Take care of the health and safety of other employees.
Obey health and safety rules and procedures.
Report unhealthy circumstances to the employer.
List the duties of employers in the OHSA.
Maintain a safe & healthy working environment.
List some rights of employees.
The right to information
The right to participate in inspections
The right to comment on legislation
The right not to be victimised
The right to appeal
List how health and safety regulations are enforced.
The OHSA Act can:
Enter the premises at any time without notice
Inspect any substance and seize it if necessary
Block a dangerous location
Discuss the three main legislative Acts that regulate
employee safety in the workplace. Mine Health & Safety
Protects the health and safety of individuals working in and around the mines.
Discuss the three main legislative Acts that regulate
employee safety in the workplace. Compensation of Occupational Injuries & Diseases Amendment Bill.
Provides guidelines on how to compensate employees for the injuries sustained while at work.
Describe the role of the National Occupational Safety
Association (NOSA) in terms of employee safety.
To support the prevention of accidents in the workplace.
To train employees on occupational health & safety.
To eliminate the causes of accidents.
Discuss the roles of health and safety representatives
and committees.
Identify dangers in the workplace
Investigate the reasons for incidents
Look into staff complaints about health and safety
Explain the three causes of accidents in the
workplace.
Chance of incidents - natural disasters
Unsafe conditions - a state that raises the risks of accidents
Unsafe acts in the workplace - unsafe employee behaviours that bypass safety precautions.
Describe how to prevent accidents in the workplace.
(any 4)
Discourage risky behaviour
Implement control measures
Perform regular inspections
Supervise employees
Describe the elements of a health and safety policy.
Preamble
Employee representation
Responsibility
Explain why safety management is important in the
workplace.
Teaches and inspires people to adopt safe work practices.
Discuss different occupational injuries and illnesses.
Cumulative trauma disorders - repetitive motions of the same muscles each day.
Sick building syndrome - people who suffer from living near hazardous conditions
Occupational illnesses - cancers, lung diseases
Explain the importance of workplace ergonomics.
Practice of creating an employee’s workspace with the human aspect in mind.
List some ergonomic aspects designed into the job to fit the human element.
Posture
The back
The hand
The environment
Distinguish between workplace violence and workplace
harassment.
Harassment - discrimination based on factors such as gender & race.
Violence - Acts to jeopardise the organisation and people around oneself.
