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Needlestick Injuries

A worker sustaining a needlestick injury may become infected by a virus or develop another blood-borne condition. The health effects of these vary … See more

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RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)

WebRepetitive strain injury (RSI) is an umbrella term for a number of overuse injuries affecting the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and nerves) of the neck, upper and lower back, chest, …

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Part 2: Body Mapping

WebThe outcome never identifies individuals, and no personal information ever gets discussed outside of the Body Mapping session. Body Mapping helps you as the OHS rep build a …

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General information on Infectious Diseases

WebInfectious diseases in the context of occupational health and safety can include: Hepatitis A, B and C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV - which can develop into AIDS). …

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Effects of Vibration

WebWHOLE BODY VIBRATION (WBV) caused by poorly designed or poorly maintained vehicles, platforms or machinery may cause or exacerbate other health effects such as: …

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Office hazards: Photocopiers, printers etc

WebOfficewise - A guide to health and safety in the office . This publication covers many office related OHS issues - including a section on copying equipment. Last amended …

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Hierarchy of Control

WebThe definition of hazard and risk: A hazard is a situation or thing that has the potential to harm a person.; A risk is the possibility that harm (death, injury or illness) might occur …

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Objects & Principles of the OHS Act 2004

WebObjects of the OHS Act (S2) The OHS Act is designed to provide a broad framework for improving standards of health and safety at work to reduce work-related injury and …

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Checklists for Offices

WebTwo checklists for those workers who work in offices, or for HSRs who have DWG members who work in offices: Office Hazards Identification Checklist and; Office Safety Checklist, …

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Overview of OHS and related legislation

WebOccupational Health & Safety Act 2004. OHS Regulations 2007 (chapters on Plant and Licences) Code of Practice for Plant 1995 (until a Compliance Code is developed) …

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Duties of Employers in the OHS Act

WebSection 22 - Duties of employers to monitor health and conditions, etc. An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable: monitor the health of the employees; …

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Compliance Codes

WebCompliance codes, declared under the 2004 OHS Act, provide practical guidance to those who have duties or obligations under the Act.These now replace the old "Codes of …

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Manufacturing Industry Hazards

WebManufacturing Industry Hazards. There are many hazards that put manufacturing workers' health and/or safety at risk. Below are links to information on some of these hazards …

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Rest/meal breaks

WebScheduled breaks. Meal or rest breaks (when these should be taken, how often and so on), while having obvious OHS implications, are not covered specifically in OHS legislation. …

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