HLTOHS300B - Policies for Workplace Safety & Hazards

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HLTOHS300B - Policies for Workplace Safety & Hazards

Post by kj_ar_Mummy » Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:54 pm

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: HLTOHS300B-Contribute to ohs processes.
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
Iam unsure on where to find :the related policy, for a chart that I have. If anyone can please help it would be highly appreciated. x

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
I have done the first question in the chart and iam hoping that its right.

Description and Message:
Each state and territory has legislation relating to ohs.Allemployers and employees have responsibility under this legislation for contributing to workplace safety.For each of the following situations identify: the related policy,potenital haards and suggest how you could minimize the associated risks.
* THIS IS IN A CHART BY THE WAY*
SITUATION
1-MOVING BULKY OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT , MANUAL HANDLING POLICY,BACK ARM LEG STRAIN,USE A LIFTING/MOVING TOOL SUCH AS A TROLLEY, PUSH RATHER THEN PULL,ASK FOR ASSISTANCE FROM ANOTHER CAREER.
2-USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SUCH AS COMPUTER,CD PLAYER,ETC.( POLICY?)
3-NOICY PLAYROOM(POLICY?)
4-USING CHEMICALS FOR CLEANING(POLICY?)
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Re: Workplacement assessment task Wp005:contributing to workplace saftey

Post by Lorina » Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:50 pm

I found this information from an OH&S website. It gives the Occupational Health and Safety Act/Regulation in regards to workplace safety. This information will also be included in the policy you will find in a childcare centre, so you can probably use the information from here.

See if this helps:

1) http://www.ohsrep.org.au/hazards/chemic ... /index.cfm

2) http://www.ohsrep.org.au/your-industry/ ... /index.cfm

3) http://www.ohsrep.org.au/hazards/noise/index.cfm

:geek:,
L.A

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