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� Ensures Compliance: Adheres to national Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations.
� Prevents Injuries and Illnesses: Implements measures to avoid employee harm and health issues.
A typical policy of an IT company may contain the following OH&S clauses:
� Allocate Resources: Provide sufficient resources to support ongoing improvements in Occupational
Health and Safety (OH&S) performance.
� Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all relevant OH&S legal and other requirements, and pursue leadership
that exceeds basic compliance standards.
� Establish Objectives and Review: Set clear OH&S objectives and targets, and regularly review performance
to track progress against these goals.
� Focus on Prevention: Implement measures and processes aimed at preventing occupational accidents,
injuries, illnesses, and near-misses, while continuously enhancing these measures.
� Promote Awareness and Competency: Foster OH&S awareness and develop competency across all
levels to effectively manage individual OH&S responsibilities.
WORKPLACE SAFETY HAZARDS
Workplace safety hazards cover various risks that can harm employees and their surroundings. These risks
come from substances or situations that can cause direct or indirect harm. They include biological, chemical,
physical, ergonomic, and general safety risks, each being a threat in different types of work. It’s crucial to
address these hazards to keep employees healthy, ensure workplace safety, and safeguard company resources.
Using effective safety measures is important to reduce these risks and create a safe environment for everyone
at work.
Some of the common hazards are as follows:
� Physical hazards: These include machinery with
moving parts, equipment that can cause cuts or
crush injuries, exposure to loud noise or vibrations
and extreme temperatures. Physical hazards can
lead to injuries, strains, or other physical harm if not
properly managed.
� Falling off heights, slipping and tripping: Falling,
slipping, and tripping are common accidents that
can occur in the workplace. Falls often happen due to
broken ladders, slippery surface, or electrical issues.
Slips and trips are usually caused by problems on the
ground level, such as wet or uneven floors, ramps,
or obstacles in the way. To prevent these accidents,
it’s important to regularly check that ladders and
scaffolding are safe and not damaged. Fix any
electrical problems to avoid shocks, and keep work
areas clean and free of clutter. Immediate cleanup
of spills, such as liquids or food, is essential to prevent slipping. Additionally, ensure that all areas are
well-lit to improve visibility, and quickly repair any broken equipment, stairs, or lights.
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