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Contents
Teacher or Workplace Mapped Observation Checklist .......................................................... 1 Student Checklist .................................................................................................................. 2 General Information .............................................................................................................. 3 1. Knowledge of OH&S ......................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Substances.................................................................................................................. 7 1.2 Noise ........................................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Threats ........................................................................................................................ 8 1.4 Drugs and Alcohol ....................................................................................................... 9 1.5 Stress ........................................................................................................................ 11 2. OH&S Public Awareness................................................................................................ 12 3. Risks and Hazards .......................................................................................................... 15 4. Personal Safety............................................................................................................... 18 Submitting Work for this Unit ............................................................................................... 19

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Teacher or Workplace Mapped Observation Checklist

Name of Student: ________________________________________________________

BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS Processes Element Question (please tick suitable response) 1.1,1.2 Can the student follow established safety procedures including carrying out pre-start and equipment checks? 2.1, 2.2, Is the student able to recognise correctly designated personnel 2.3, 2.4, for reporting OH&S issues, emergency incidents and hazards 3.3 they have identified, and implement risk management strategies for those hazards? 3.1, 3.2 Does the student contribute to groups/teams/meetings, raise issues appropriately and be involved in other consultative processes in relation to OH&S? 4.1,4.2 Can the student identify incidents, report and follow organisational procedures for emergencies?

Yes

No

As this students teacher and supervisor, I agree that he/she has demonstrated the above skills and knowledge during a work placement or in a simulated workplace. Where a No has been indicated, the student will be given further training to achieve competency. My responses give a true, valid and fair evaluation of the student.

C / NYC

Date:

If additional tasks were completed, please re-assess student.

C / NYC

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Teacher/Supervisor: Name___________ Signature: ____________________

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Student Checklist
Have you completed the following? Tick the list as you complete each task. Have your teacher sign page one when you have completed the work.

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7 Task 8 Task 9 Task 10 Task 11 Task 12 Task 13 Task 14 Task 15

Scenario responses Written definition Online research and responses Ergonomic observation check Online research Problem solving Research about drugs Scenario questions Table of stress factors Video-link of hazards YouTube links and suggestions Multimedia poster Hazard reduction Identify PPE use Home and school checks

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General Information
Understanding and implementing Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is a large part of every workplace including your school and where ever you do paid or unpaid volunteer work. Once again, you must have a real understanding of the knowledge or theories behind OH&S as well as skills in assessing risks and implementing improvements. These two factors are behind any of the reading, viewing and tasks you need to complete to be marked Competent in the unit. You should also be very aware that OH&S issues are major factors in your social and family lives. Here are two short scenarios to enhance your understanding of how OH&S is integral to our lives.

Task 1 Scenario A Leisure You play sport at a small local sporting area which has a very old changing shed for the members. You are getting back into your street clothing when you hear a loud crack and see one of the support beams has a gap in it. A new group of players are coming in but as you are late, you rush out and go to meet your mates. i) What should you have done and why? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ii) Did you think of this as being an OH&S issue?

Yes No

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Scenario B Family As the oldest child in the family, you often keep an eye on your younger siblings especially when your parents arent around. You are spending a weekend at your grandparents house. Its very hot and you are excited to see that they have a new inground pool. iii) What do you see as your own role in this scenario and why? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ iv) Did you think of this as being an OH&S issue?

Yes No

While we picture OH&S as being a huge issue in workplaces, when you become aware of its implications for health and well-being, you begin to see how it can impact on every facet of your life.

Task 2 How would you briefly explain OH&S in your own words? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

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1. Knowledge of OH&S
Although you touched on OH&S in the first unit of this course, you need to build your knowledge of the subject to appreciate its importance in every workplace.

Below is a link to the Safe Work Australia fact sheet. If you have trouble accessing this link, ask your teacher if they can organise a print-out of the two pages. www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/AboutSafeWorkAustralia/WhatWeDo/Publications/Document s/622/Safe_Work_Australia_Fact_Sheet%20.pdf There is also a link to a state version of this website, called WorkSafe Victoria. www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/wsinternet/WorkSafe If you have trouble accessing this link, do a key word search for Work Safe Victoria

Task 3 i) Once you have accessed these sites, answer the following questions. Can you name two of the aims of Safe Work Australia? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

ii) Can you name two of the Rights and Responsibilities listed for Work Safe Victoria? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

One of the biggest OH&S risks to office workers, students and researchers who use a great deal of office equipment and do a sedentary work, relates to ergonomics. Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with understanding the way humans and systems interact. An ergonomist applies theoretical principles, data and methods to design in order to ensure human wellbeing and system performance.

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The following websites have information on ergonomics: www.education.vic.gov.au/safe@work/workplace_hazards.asp www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/computer_workstation_ergonomics

If these links are not working, or you want more examples, do a search for key words such as Ergonomics or Office OH&S.

Task 4 Check your own workspace with the teacher observing.

Temperature not exceeding 26 degrees Dust and fumes none evident Lighting no glare and sufficient Furniture correct height, allows leg room, comfortable to reach and move Equipment level, as above diagram Keyboard correct height, keys light Computer monitor correct height, clear, angle, lighting Chair height, comfortable, stable, positioned, feet flat Wires and cables concealed, intact, tagged.

This student has checked their work area. Teacher signature _________________________________ Date: _________

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While physical dangers are more obvious there are many other issues relating to OH&S. Here are a few of the other hazards.

1.1 Substances
Even working in offices and schools you will encounter hazardous substances and situations in your work. In schools these may include:
Chemicals used as paints, adhesives, pesticides and cleaning materials School laboratory chemicals and other hazardous equipment Toners.

These can be dangerous in three main ways: inhaling, by absorption through the skin or accidentally being ingested. If you need more details to avoid these risks, check their MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) which is issued by the manufacturer or supplier. This usually offers suggestions on handling, storage, precautions and first aid. Task 5 Check the following website for more information on an MSDS: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/swa/HealthSafety/HazardousSubstances/MSDS Again, print a page and attach to show that you have checked this site, or do a search for MSDS for an alternative.

1.2 Noise
Noise is often categorised as just being a nuisance, but it can cause irreversible deafness or hearing impairment by damaging the inner ear. There is a national standard for workplace noise which should not be above 85 decibels over an 8 hour day and should never exceed 140 decibels. The level of harm can be roughly judged as likely to occur if one person stands a metre from another, and has to raise his or her voice to be heard over the noise. What noises may occur in your school which would cause you to raise your voice to be heard at a metre away from another worker?

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1.3 Threats
Threats, harassment, violence, racism and bullying can be major hazards in any workplace, leading to stress. Psychological wellbeing is protected under OH&S laws as are physical hazards. Such hazards are often the result of a school or workplace culture where the behaviour is accepted, condoned or even encouraged where it should be actively discouraged by management. The most common forms are: teasing, victimising, undermining, humiliating or threatening. Sexual harassment is against the law although it is often condoned as just being a joke. Racial abuse can also be presented as just a joke but is against national and state laws.

Task 6 Check with your teacher or on the school website to see the schools policy on bullying. Print a copy for your records. Think of an example of threatening behaviour and suggest how it could be resolved. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

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1.4 Drugs and Alcohol

Using drugs and alcohol in a workplace or school is an OH&S issue because of the potential health and danger aspects involved for both the users and the other people. Smoking also causes bad effects on health whether to the smoker or through passive smoking as it reduces oxygen and is a major contributor to heart disease. Alcohol and drugs often cause accidents, stress, poor work performance, absenteeism, aggression and violence. Even when drugs are medically prescribed, their use may cause problems in the workplace. Think of how easily a diabetic can have hypoglycaemia when on insulin, and the potential risk faced by inadequate arrangements for disposal of sharps.

Task 7 Check online and briefly record the main possible side-effects of the following recreational drugs: Marijuana _____________________________________________________ GBH _________________________________________________________ Speed ________________________________________________________ Cocaine _______________________________________________________ Rohypnol ______________________________________________________ LSD __________________________________________________________

Prescription drugs can also have serious side-effects. Supervisors should be informed if medication is likely to have side-effects. Both employees and employers have a legal duty to assess the risks of other workers and inform a responsible person or take action immediately where a hazard is identified.

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Task 8 Answer the following questions on the proposed scenario. You are having a science class and an unknown emergency teacher comes into the classroom. He seems to fall against the table then laughs and starts to talk wildly on random subjects. He turns his back on the class and starts to act even more irrationally. Initially the students start to giggle but become quiet when he gestures threateningly.

i) What would you do personally? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

ii) Do you think someone else should act and who should it be? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

iii) If one of you seeks assistance, where would you go and which person would you try to find? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

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1.5 Stress
Stress is possibly the most wide-spread OH&S issue in combined workplaces and may also be a large problem for school students. There can be many causes of stress and it results in a range of physical, mental, emotional and social problems. Signs of stress can include: headaches, poor memory and concentration, indigestion, loss or increase of appetite, aggression, shaking, tears, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, weight loss and skin conditions. Causes of stress are many, including: bullying, fear of termination, poor training, interruptions, pay, overwork and conflict.

Task 9 Think of how you handle your own environment. Name three possible factors which would cause you stress and a possible strategy to deal with each factor. Stress Factor 1 Possible strategy

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2. OH&S Public Awareness

Task 10 Watch the video on the following link which was especially made for secondary school aged students and answer the questions. www.education.vic.gov.au/sensecyouth/careertrans/worklearn/workplacetoolbox/introd uction.htm Click on the Left box labelled Workplace Hazards or watch the whole video.

List three of the hazards the girl discusses and briefly what they mean. (For example, manual handling this is one of the most common reasons for injury in a workplace)

Hazard 1____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Hazard 2____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Hazard 3___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

If this link is not working, or you want more examples, do a search for key words such as workplace hazards or manual handling hazards.

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Task 11 Watch the following YouTube links (you may have seen them on TV). If the links are not working, or you want more examples, do a search for key words such as WorkSafe Victoria or OH&S issues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBrYqSsaoP0 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny1Lh_BLRbg&NR=1

You have been asked to design two more OH&S videos similar to the ones you watched. Suggest subjects which would make good themes for helping to warn people of safety issues. Include a description of the workplace or situation where these issues may occur. Suggestion 1:

Suggestion 2:

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Task 12 For this task you will need a digital photo of your face (or someone elses) that you can upload, and access to a printer.

Go to the following link and follow directions. You will need to hold down the Ctrl key and click with your mouse if you are reading this on a CD, otherwise you might need to copy and paste the address into the Internet address bar. www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/wsinternet/WorkSafe/Home/Safety+and+ Prevention/Make+Your+Workplace+Safer/Create+your+own+workplace+poster/ Print your poster and show it to your teacher to witness they have observed you creating the poster and printing it safely. If there is a problem with this site, or you cannot access the Internet or other IT, create your own WorkSafe poster. It must have at least one graphic (photo or clip-art), a heading in a larger font and a safety message in a smaller font. Do a rough plan of your poster in the space below.

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3. Risks and Hazards

You will need to check a workplace for safety issues and hazards. Remember that your school building is a workplace and would have as many hazards as any office or public building.

A hazard is anything or a situation which may cause harm. There are a number of management schemes for dealing with hazards but the Three Steps to Hazard Management works well.
1. First identify the hazard or potential risk then deal with it. 2. Eliminate the hazard Tripping on PC cords? Solution use wireless. Isolate the hazard if you cant eliminate. Tripping on PC cords? Solution If there is no wireless tape the cords to walls. 3. Minimise the hazard (if you cant eliminate or isolate) Tripping on PC cords? Solution if there is no wireless and the cord has to run over

carpet between PC and power outlet, get a mat to cover the cord.

Task 13 i) Suggest the three most likely hazards in a school and give risk-reduction possibilities

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ii). Do a walk-through of any room or your school. Fill out at least three potential hazards, and suggest solutions.

Identified Risk 1.

Report it to?

Risk-reduction suggestion

Check

2.

3.

4.

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As well as the Three Steps of Hazard Control, workplaces may use the Five Steps of the Hierarchy of Control, which can be summarised as:

Step 1

Action Elimination

Examples Remove completely from the workplace Permanent solution/phase out/discontinue use Use something less hazardous if removal is not possible Make structural changes Isolate by modifying, protecting, safety barriers, install e.g. ventilators Reduce exposure to the hazard Document procedures Enforce permits Institute rotations Organise training Make all PPE available

How these apply in a school Broken paths and worn steps Create new areas for walking Have paths re-concreted and steps repaired with non-slip surfaces Temporarily create a barrier Install handrails

Substitution

Use Engineering Controls

Use Administrative Controls

Use Personal Protective Clothing or Equipment

Raise issue at meetings Document in a risk management exercise Research council by-laws Train staff and students in related hazards Ensure safety during repairs and replacements (e.g. goggles, hardhats).

You may think the Five Steps do not apply to an educational setting so examples are given in the table and your teacher can tell you that every school organises staff training and risk management.

Task 14 Does the use of Personal Protective Equipment or Clothing apply in schools? Name two instances where it might be needed. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

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4. Personal Safety
Task 15A i) At home, check the following:
Is there a smoke alarm? Are there new batteries in the alarm? Does each family member knows were to gather in an emergency? This is known

as a rallying point.
Does each family member know the emergency phone number in Australia? Some

people often confuse this with the number quoted on crime shows from the USA. ii) What is wrong with the following picture?

Task 15B At school, check the following: i) What is the name of the designated OH&S officer in your school or campus?

ii) Does your school conduct first aid training for students or staff?

Yes No

iii) If you have a health issue, who is the staff member you need to see?

iv) Where do you report if there is a fire drill?

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Submitting Work for this Unit

Some work is to be filled out in the booklet. Your teacher may ask you to send some electronically. Ask for an email address to send it to. If you have group work, you may choose to submit it using a USB stick, or burn onto a CD.

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