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Apply occupational health and safety procedures

Accident report	A document which should be filled out by anyone involved in workplace accidents/injuries, regardless of how minor they might be.
Code of practice	Guidelines which should be implemented to maintain safe work practices.
Ergonomics	The study of the work environment in relation to the user.
Flammable	Any substance, (liquid, gas or solid) which can easily be set on fire.
Hazard	A situation or substance which could cause injury or illness.
Health risk	A substance, activity or environment which could cause pain or illness.
Legislation	The process of making or creating laws by an official government body.
Manual handling	Lifting or moving any equipment or other objects by hand.
MSDS	Material Safety Data Sheets – specify how to handle certain material and/or substances.
OOS	Occupational Overuse Syndrome, also know as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Caused by repetitive tasks and/or having poor posture.
OHS Committee	A body of workplace employees committed to ensuring a safe work environment – attends regular meetings and carries out regular inspections.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)	Any injury which results from repetitive work or activities.
WorkCover	The managing body for NSW Workplace Health & Safety.
Worker’s compensation	A special insurance-type payment made to any person who is injured or suffers a work related illness and needs time off work.
Workstation	Includes the whole work area and positioning of – computer, monitor, keyboard, desk, chair, document holder and footrest.