NAME : SUMANGAL MISHRA

STUDENT ID : 0802644
COURSE: CERT III IN MEDIA (JULY 2010)

Activity 1

Think of an example of an administrative control in a workplace.

Then try to think of one or two ways that the issue could be eliminated rather
than controlled.

Example :

In a store selling Alcohol or Tobacco, We can see signs that says No Proof No
Purchase.
This is a good example of administrative control to avoid selling alcohol to underage
people. This issue can be eliminated by asking for proof of age identification card.

Activity 2

ACTIVITY 2

Go to www.workcover.vic.gov.au and search for the roles and reponsibilities of a

Health and Safety Representative.

The Role of Health and Safety Representatives under the Occupational

Health and Safety (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations
 Core Concepts
From 1st January 2006, the OHS Act 2004 requires employers to consult with
employees on health and safety matters if reasonably practicable. These matters
include identifying and assessing hazards and risks, decisions on control measures,
and procedures for consultation and provision of information and training (Part 4, s35).
Employers are to consult with employees through sharing information, allowing
employees a reasonable opportunity to express their views, and taking those views into
account. Consultation must include the Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) of
affected designated work groups if employees are represented by HSRs or Deputies,
with or without the direct involvement of employees in the consultation (Part 4, s36).

HSRs (and Deputy HSRs) are an important channel for information and consultation on
the Safety Case. HSRs and their Deputies should possess the interest and training in
health and safety as part of their role, and also the credibility of having been elected to
represent their designated workgroups by other employees. At most MHFs therefore,
HSRs will be part of the consultative processes for development and implementation of
the Safety Case. Where there are no designated workgroups and elected HSRs,
equivalent channels for consultation must be developed to involve people who can
represent various areas of the workplace, and some of whom would ideally have
relevant health and safety knowledge.

In acknowledgement of the importance of HSRs’ communication and representational

role, the MHF Regulations require operators to consult with HSRs in relation to
identification of hazards and potential major incidents; conduct or review of a safety
assessment; adoption or review of control measures; establishment and implementation
of a safety management system; and preparation or revision of the Safety Case (Reg
501). Consultation is also required in relation to the roles that the operator defines for
employees in relation to these matters (Reg 307).

In accordance with the OHS Act 2004 s35(1), the duty of the operator is to consult with
employees "so far as is reasonably practicable". It is anticipated consultation will be
reasonably practicable over the time frame available to develop and implement a Safety
Case and achieve compliance with the MHF Regulations.
It is important to consult with HSRs (and the directly involved employees) at all key
stages during the process of complying with the MHF Regulations, especially at the
early stages before methodology and criteria are finalised. A key way to ensure
appropriate input is to include HSRs on any Steering Committee for the Safety Case
from its inception. This will help ensure that the views of HSRs and the employees they
represent are appropriately addressed. HSRs and directly involved employees should
also be allowed sufficient time and access to information to enable them to make a
considered input to the Safety Case development process.

Effective and successful consultation with HSRs (and the directly involved employees)
is essential for the hazard identification, safety assessment, safety management
system, control measures and Safety Case to reflect actual operations. A Safety Case
that is not understood or supported by employees is not likely to be successfully
implemented. Operational employees are usually the persons most exposed to risk
from major incidents, and therefore have a major stake in the level of risk accepted on
the facility. Employees also significantly influence the actual safety performance of a
facility through their understanding and support for the Safety Case.

Before a licence can be granted, WorkSafe must be satisfied that there has been
sufficient consultation with HSRs. The operator should therefore discuss and plan the
 consultation process at an early stage, to agree how and when HSRs and employees
will be involved. This must be described in the Safety Case Outline under Reg 708.

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ACTIVITY 3

List two electrical, two lighting and two noise

hazards.

Electrical Hazards :

a) Overloading powerboards
b) Overheating of machinery through inadequate ventilation.

Lighting Hazards

a) Bright settings on a projector or a computer moniter that can harm

eyes.
b) too dark lights in a bar or a dance club where people can break glass
easily.

Noise Hazards

a) Noise coming from heavy machinaries in a construction sites

b) Loud ringtones of Telephones and mobile phones

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ACTIVITY 4

Make a list of any ergonomic factors to consider

within your own work area.

a) People using abusive language.

b) Not enough break time.

c) Being pressurized to work overtime.

d) Sexual harrassment.
Activity 5

Complete the following table.

Email your task with the subject Activity 5 to your instructor via TAFEVC.

OH&S issue Type of control Example

Physical ISOLATION Machine guard

Noise Elimination Ear plugs

Conditions that Elimination Software macro that

affect posture and automates a process
health

Physical Elimination A tree branch being

broken down by wind
blocking the road.

physical Isolation Generator in roof

Electrical PPE In case of fire the

firemen wears special
protective clothes to
get protected from
electric shocks and
fire.

Human behaviour Isolation Window covering

Human behaviour Administrative No Smoking

physical Substitution Training

ACTIVITY 6

Things wrong in our OHS classroom :