WSH

Question 1

3 principles of WSH framework

Answer 1

1) instilling greater industry ownership of Occupational Safety & Health Standards
employers are responsible for creating safe work procedures

2) Reducing risk at source
3) prevent accidents (heavier penalties

Question 2

4 key features of the WSH Act

Answer 2

1) places responsibility on all stakeholders for WSH that has control at workplace
2) focuses on WSH systems & outcomes, rather than complying
3) effective enforcement through issuance of remedial orders
4) imposes higher penalties for non-compliance and risky behaviour

Question 3

list the 4 key areas covered in WSH act

Answer 3

1) all workplaces, unless exempted by WSH act
2) responsibilities of stakeholders
3) hazardous substances
4) machinery & equipment

Question 4

enforcement framework

Answer 4

1) suspension of certificates
2) remedial orders & stop-work orders
3) composition fines
4) prosecution

Question 5

what does the WSH risk management states

Answer 5

employers and stakeholders have the responsibility to identify safety hazards at workplace

Question 6

what does the WSH general provision state

Answer 6

1) relating to health (sanitary, vibration, health issues)
2) relating to safety like (electrical equipment, machines, lifting, heights, fire)
3) special provision to health, safety & welfare (toxic/hazardous items)

Question 7

what does the WSH incident reporting states

Answer 7

employers or stakeholders need to report accidents or dangerous occurrences 
things to report:
death
3 or more days mc
hospital for more than 24hrs
dangerous occurrences
diseases
work related traffic incidents

Question 8

fines for not complying with WSH act or failing to make a report

Answer 8

not complying with WSH act:
maximum fine of 500k

failing to make a report:
fine of 5k (first time)
fine of 10k and/or up to 6 months jail (repeated)