Question

Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow.

Abdul works in a community services environment. Abdul’s manager Sonia has asked him to participate in a work safety inspection to assist with identifying common workplace hazards.

Sonia has provided Abdul with a work safety checklist and hazard reporting forms.

Abdul asked Sonia if he could have some support when completing the components of the assessment that involved infection control. Sonia arranged for Tahlia, the infection control nurse, to support Abdul with the identification of infection hazards.

Outline three strategies for minimising workplace risk that might be used in Abdul’s workplace? (Approx. 70 – 80 words).

Answer 1

The best way to protect someone and their employees from workplace hazards is to identify and manage them.

They also have to take reasonable steps to prevent their potential to harm the employees.

In order to control workplace hazards and eliminate or reduce the risk, you should take the following steps:

1.Identify the hazard by carrying out a workplace risk assessment;

2.Determine how employees might be at risk;

3.Evaluate the risks and record and review hazards at least annually, or earlier if something changes