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Activity 2 Answers

1. In relation to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, what are the employer’s responsibilities?
   • have a healthy and safe work environment
   • establish safe systems of work
   • store and handle hazardous substances safely
   • provide instruction and training
   • provide ergonomically designed furniture
   • provide personal protective equipment
   • provide adequate lighting
   • establish a schedule of repairs & maintenance
   • ensure visitors and others are not exposed to health and safety risks
     
     
2. What are the employee’s responsibilities?
   • ensure the workplace is healthy and safe
   • follow safe work practices
   • adjust equipment to suit themselves
   • inform supervisors if they have concerns about unsafe work practices
     
     
3. What sort of injuries does the OH&S Act cover?
   • being injured during a lunchtime game in the organization grounds
   • an accident at a social function held by the company
   • an accident whilst traveling to or from job locations for work
   • an assault by another employee
   • an accident in the office or workshop
     
     
4. List some of the changes made to the workplace as a result of OH&S Act.
   • improvements in the design of safety equipment
   • increased safety standards to reduce the numbers of injuries
   • enforced safety standards through the use of fines
   • mandatory training in workplace safety for employers and employees
   • inspection by authorised officers of any organisation without warning
     
     
5. Name some of the functions of an OH&S Committee.
   • investigate issues brought to its attention by employees and 
   • attempt to resolve issues
   • assist in the development of safe work practices
   • ensure there are appropriate recording procedures for accidents
     
     
6. Investigate what the following safety signs mean in the workplace.
   1. A red circle with a line through it – indicates that this must not be done
   2. A green square – Emergency information
   3. A yellow triangle – Warning/hazard
   4. A blue circle – Must do
      
      
7. If you were asked to move a computer from one place to another, what safety precautions would you take?
   • turn off components at the wall
   • unplug all power leads
   • disconnect all cables from the computer components
   • hold load close to the body
   • don’t lift, push or pull anything too heavy – break the load down into smaller lots
   • use mechanical aids such as a trolley or get help when lifting heavy loads
   • don’t lift heavy items while you're sitting down.

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