simple steps to safety
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Simple Steps to Safety
The Steps
• Getting started
• Talking with your team
• Managing the hazards
• Informing, training and supervising
• Maintaining a safe workplace
• Keeping records
• Monitoring and reviewing
to improve
What’s in it for me?
• Increased understanding of WHS
• Basic steps to keep you safe
• Opportunity to learn & share new ideas
• How to implement continuous improvement
• Happier workforce, happier lives
Getting started
“people may doubt what
you say, but they will
believe what you do” (Lewis Cass)
Talking with your team
a hazard is a situation or thing that has the
potential to harm a person
Managing the hazards
What is a hazard?
the likelihood and the extent to
which a person may be injured or
harmed
Controlling the risksWhat is a risk?
• Induction
• Manufacturers instructions
• Codes of practice
• Operators manual
• Procedures, policies
• Competencies, licences
• Specific training courses
• Adequate supervision
Information, training &
supervision
Maintaining a safe workplace
Maintaining a safe workplace
• Helps to monitor health and safety performance
• Helps understand why incidents occur
• Demonstrates risk management process (HIDRA)
• Assist with the development of new procedures
• Demonstrates safety commitment
• Provides evidence
Keeping records
Monitoring and reviewing to improve