1. Participate in WHS processes

2. Section 2 Weeks 8 – 11
Supporting others in working safely

3. Recap Week 8 -
September 5th
2013
Contributing to WHS in
the workplace
Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
WHS maintenance by workers
Maintenance of WHS training
Health and safety representatives
Health and safety committees
Training package Pp 54 - 58

4. Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 is important as it sets
out responsibilities for everyone in the workplace.
Under the act the main duty of the Person Conducting a
Business or Undertaking (PCBU) is to provide a safe and
healthy workplace for workers or other persons. To
achieve this the PCBU must ensure a -
• Safe systems or work
• Safe work environment
• Accommodation for workers, if provided, is appropriate
• Safe use of plant, structures and substances

5. Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
• Facilities for the welfare of workers are adequate
• Notification and recording of workplace incidents
• Adequate information, training, instruction and
supervision is given
• Compliance with the requirements under the work
place and safety regulation
• Effective systems are in place for monitoring the
health of workers and workplace conditions
(WorkCover 2012)

6. Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
It is against the law for workers to be
dismissed from the workplace for
complaining about health and safety
issues. If workers are worried that health
and safety issues are not being
adequately addressed in the workplace
they can contact WorkCover NSW or a
representative of their union.

7. Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
Workers have the right to:
• A safe and healthy workplace
• Safe ways of working
• Safety information
• Health and safety training
• Safety equipment
• Be able to comment about health and safety issues
• Elect members to a health and safety committee
• Leave the work areas in order to report a safety problem
• Be consulted by PCBU's about health and safety concerns
(WorkCover 2012)

8. WHS maintenance by workers
• It is imperative that in any workplace, in any industry
and organisation each worker is proactive in
maintaining a clear, clean and tidy work area.
Prevention of accident, injury and illness in the
workplace involves a commitment from the
management, the unions and workers. It cannot be
effective unless everyone fully participates.
• It is the responsibility of each worker to maintain the
equipment that they use and to notify any
malfunction to a supervisor.

9. WHS maintenance by workers
• Equipment must be kept clean and must be stored in
the correct area as soon as possible after use.
• Exits must be clearly marked and must not be blocked
by equipment or rubbish.
• Rubbish should be cleared away regularly.
• Staff must participate regularly in training provided
regarding WH&S.

10. Maintenance of WHS training
• Ongoing training at all levels is essential for the
prevention of accidents and the maintenance of a a
safe workplace.... Managers, union representatives
and workers must all participate in safety programs.
• Managers MUST provide a safe work environment
and provide/promote a health and safety program
• Unions – if onsite – must support management in the
above
• Workers must always work with a safe attitude and
safe work practices and participate in the above
programs as required

11. Maintenance of WHS training
• There must be open communication and consultation
between workers and management regarding WHS
• In most organisations there will be certain mandatory
programs that must be undertaken at the
commencement of employment regarding health and
safety.
• Would this be a part of an induction process?
• What would be covered?

12. Consultation activities
In what ways can workers contribute
to WHS in the workplace?

13. Consultation activities
• Attending meetings
• Completing surveys
• Receiving feedback from management about issues
raised at meetings/daily work/through surveys
• The consultation process MUST acknowledge the
opinions of everyone
• Consultation can be achieved through
1) Health and safety representatives, and
2) Health and safety committees.

14. Health and safety representatives
Their role is to facilitate the flow of information about
health and safety between the PCBU and the workers
by -
• Representing workers relating to WHS matters
• Monitor WHS actions taken by the PCBU
• Investigate WHS complaints from workers
• Investigate possible hazards/risks in the workplace.

15. Health and safety committees
Health and safety committees bring together workers
and management to assist the development and
review of health and safety policies and procedures
for the workplace by, -
• Encouraging co-operation between the parties listed
above
• Assist in developing standards, rules and procedures
relative to health and safety (WorkCover 2012).

16. WORKING SAFELY
LET US FINISH THE SESSION WITH A VIGNETTE
FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD AUSTRALIA –
CONTINUING ON FROM OUR OBSERVATIONS
OF PLAYGROUNDS AND THE NOTION OF
WHAT RISK IS IN THIS PARTICULAR AREA.
Talking about practice series – Adventurous play –
Developing a culture of risky play part 2
• How did the staff work as a team here?

17. Week 9
September 12th
2013
Training package Pp 59 - 65
The role of the
WorkCover Authority of NSW

18. WHAT IS THE THE ROLE OF
WORKCOVER?

19. The WorkCover Authority of NSW
The WorkCover Authority of NSW manages
workplace safety, injury management and
workers compensation systems. It is
responsible for ensuring compliance with
Work Health and Safety legislation and
ensures that worker compensation and
rehabilitation procedures are carried out
correctly.

20. The WorkCover Authority of NSW
• Promotes the prevention of injury and diseases at the
workplace and the development of healthy and safe
workplaces
• Promotes the prompt, efficient and effective
management of injuries to people at work
The WorkCover Authority:

21. The WorkCover Authority of NSW
• Ensures the efficient operation of workers
compensation insurance arrangements
• Ensures the appropriate co-ordination of
arrangements for the administration of schemes to
which the workers compensation legislation or the
work health and safety legislation relates to.
The WorkCover Authority: (cont)

22. The WorkCover Authority of NSW
• Inspect the workplace to ascertain compliance with
the Work Health and Safety Act
• Issue notices and fines.
WorkCover inspectors have the power to :

23. The WorkCover Authority of NSW
Students to complete Activity 1 (2.3) using their
iPads.

24. Grievances
Most conflicts are resolved with effective
consultation between management and workers.
There are times, however, when WHS disputes
between workers and employees will arise and will be
difficult to resolve. They may take some time and a
measure of compromise to find a solution.
• On occasion, mediators are necessary to give an
impartial judgement on the situation. Any complaints
need to be dealt with in an open, fair and effective
manner. All complaints should be regarded seriously,
documented and dealt with either formally or
informally.

25. Grievances
• How would you proceed with an issue you had in
relation to WHS?
• What steps would you take?
• What policy/procedure would cover a complaint?

26. Training
WHS training serves several purposes in the workplace.
• Why do we need any training?
http://www.safetycare.com.au/illawarra/files/officeSafety.html

27. Training
WHS training serves several purposes in the workplace.
• If employees are equipped with WHS knowledge
there are fewer accidents and incidents.
• Knowledge raises the level of awareness of risks and
hazards and creates a better understanding as to why
safety and health procedures must be followed.

28. Training
http://www.safetycare.com.au/illawarra/files/officeSafety.html
WHS training serves several purposes in the workplace.

29. Training
All new employees should undergo WHS training. This
includes:
• All workplace health and safety procedures.
• Reporting of hazards to management.
• Manual handling training.
• Recording and documenting accident and incident
information.
• Where and how to access further WHS information.
• Workers compensation issues and claims.

30. Standard operating procedures
Also known as Safe Work Procedures and Work Method
Statements, standard operating procedures outline
the PPE (personal protective equipment) required for
• The task at hand
• The correct sequence of steps
• The potential hazards or risks that could be
encountered at each step
• How to do it – the actual operating procedure.

31. Standard operating procedures
• ACTIVITY 2
WORKING IN PAIRS AND USING THE WORKCOVER FACT
SHEET – CHEMICAL SPILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
• What would the SOP be for a chemical spillage?
• Outline the correct sequence of steps
• The potential hazards or risks that could be
encountered at each step
• How to do it – the actual operating procedure.

32. Designated persons and hierarchy of
control
WHS legislation requires that hazards and risks be
controlled in a systematic manner.
If it is NOT practical to eliminate the risks, then the risk
needs to be reduced using control measures.
• Substitution
• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls.
• Refer to Hierarchy of Hazard/Control Chart (p63)

33. Workplace policies and procedures
All services are required to keep policies and
procedures that relate to WHS.
ACTVITY 4
• Using your iPads, find out what these are by referring
to the Education and Care Services National
Regulations 2011.

34. WorkCover Authority NSW