SOLVING AND REPORTING PROBLEMS

If you identify a work health and safety problem in your place of work, it is important that you either fix the problem yourself or report it to an appropriate person. This is usually your supervisor or manager, but some companies may have a specific WHS officer who deals with these problems.

SOME MINOR PROBLEMS YOU COULD FIX YOURSELF :

• shutting draws left open
• cleaning minor spills
• removing items that may be a tripping hazard.

ISSUES TO REPORT

• loose carpet which needs tacking down
• major spillages or spillage of dangerous material
• serious electrical outages or faults

Your company may have a form used to document WHS problems. You will be expected to provide a description of the problem, along with the date, time and location.

Report OOS Related Problems
If you find you are developing any of the symptoms of OOS,it is important to report this to your supervisor as soon as possible. If changes are made to your workstation or work distribution, you may be able to avoid developing serious problems. Sometimes a new chair, a footrest,an ergonomically designed mouse or a rearrangement of your work duties are all it takes to prevent OOS. Similarly,if you find that your workload is impossible and that deadlines may be missed,it is important to inform your supervisor promptly.

Emergency Procedures In the case of a life threatening situation.
(e.g.gas leak,fire or serious injury) telephone Emergencies dial 000. Follow workplace procedures to inform the designated safety officer of the emergency and move to a safe location as outlined in the evacuation procedure.

THANK YOU