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BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies,procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements Assessment Task 2: Work Health and Safety Project Part A: Develop handouts Handout 1: Legislation Explain the purpose of Work Health and Safety legislation, including the function of a WHS Act, WHSregulation and WHS Code of Practice: Purpose of WHS legislation The purpose of the WHS Act is to manage everything that make sure it is ‘secure’ for the health and safety for workers and workplace to…

Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided for protection from sharp, hot, or corrosive materials? Is all protective equipment maintained in a sanitary condition and readily available for use? 16-16 Would it be advisable for the firm to set up a procedure for screening out accident-prone individuals…

For a histology lab to be safe and secure there are many activities and procedures that have to be adhered to and evaluated. A majority of issues which occur within a histology lab are most likely to be those about incidents linked to the equipment used, hazardous chemicals, bio hazardous materials used and general risks such as electrical or fire hazards. I am going to discuss the best possible ways to make sure that quality performance within a histology lab, in relation to health, safety and…

Impact Statement: Sir, per our conversation yesterday about Gary’s departure I would like to reiterate my concern about losing that position. As harsh as it may sound Mr. Horton has a point that a person choice to move should not have a negative impact to the program. I am still confused as to how someone outside of CPD can make that kind of decision without our input and we are supposed to live with it. This is not the first time that this has happened, the same think was done when we…

to the hazardous substances. This legislation has been put into place to make sure that the employers and employees are minimising the risk of being exposed to hazardous substances while working and making sure that everyone is safe. Substances Protective wear Employers and employees roles Signs on bottles Explain employers and employees parts Employers 1. Implementing control measures to protect workers from hazardous substances. 2. Preventing or adequately controlling exposure to…

arrives on a scene and start to collect evidence. There are a lot of protective health measures that must be taken especially when dealing with blood whether it is liquid-blood or dried/moist blood. Fortunately, we know that blood can carry a number of diseases that can harm or later kill us if we come in contact with them without any protective measures. Therefore, when collecting blood a person must at all times wear personal protective equipment (ppe) in order to protect themselves from the…

Lesson 1: Communication skills The first issue being cultural diversity and communication skills. As an Indian myself, we are always, “ protect our own” and “never to bite the hands that feed you”. The Indian workers(In Assignment B) were suspicious of me with regards to the purpose of the workplace assessment and during a follow- up visits I observed that the workers ( except for the owner) did not read the recommendations in my report. Upon reflection whilst I explained to the owner, I…

loose carpet was noted. In some washrooms lights were not working properly. In the kitchen, dietary staff was wearing the mesh shoes, a hot coffee, tea or soup can spill and can result in burn injury. Also, staff was not utilizing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly. Some staff was noted wearing gloves in the hallways. Furthermore, some staff members were not following the four moments of hand hygiene; before initial patient/environment contact, before aseptic procedure, after body…

OSHA Compliance After viewing the OSHA Strategic Plan Slideshow, examine OSHA’s goals and strategies in measuring results. How can employers comply with OSHA standards? How can employees conform to the rules, regulations, and orders of OSHA? What happens when OSHA standards are violated? Do you feel the violation penalties/consequences are fair? Why or why not? Include a minimum of one APA cited reference to support your response. According to the United States Department of Labor (2012),…

• Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) Regulations 1992 • Controlled Wast Regulations 1992 ( includes clinical waste) • Management of Health and Safety at work regulations 1999 • Food safety act 1990 and the food Safety Act ( General food hygiene) regulations 1995…