Human Resources Services

Question: This report states the necessary facts that relates to assisting employers as well as workers gather knowledge about the health and safety measures that has to be implemented in the workplace (Regan 2015). Answer: Activity 1A Relevant Source of information The sources of information can be obtained through the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 20122022, under the category of health and safety capabilities: Improved work healthActivity 1B and safety capabilities. This report states the necessary facts that relates to assisting employers as well as workers gather knowledge about the health and safety measures that has to be implemented in the workplace (Regan 2015). Important online portals relating to WHS Act, Australia can also be accessed to gather knowledge about the recent alterations made to the WHS Act. Industry Changes in the Context of WHS Reese (2015) mentioned that in the manufacturing industry it is essential that the management of the organization along with the operational department has to be aware of the changes in the WHS Act, to make the necessary changes in the operational department of the business organization. In this regard, it can be said that the workers in the organization should be aware of the WHS Act and its implications, so that they shall be able to defend themselves if it is felt that their rights are being violated in any manner. I feel that it is important to be updated to the changes to the WHS act since the safety and the concern of the employees is paramount. Facilitating awareness It is essential to visit the WHS website in frequent intervals of time, to ensure that I have knowledge about the latest changes that are happening within the WHS Act. In addition , Armstrong and Taylor (2014) noted that various reports relating to the WHS Act, that are published in business magazines and journals can also be consulted in frequent intervals of time to assess the implications of the WHS act . Ensuring Safety in the Workplace A safe working environment can be implemented can implementing training programmes for the benefits of the workers. Yazdani (2015) mentioned that these training schemes shall emphasize upon the different safety measures that the worker can undertake in executing the production processes of the business organization. In addition, there should be adequate space for free movement of the workers. It is expected that this would lead to any kind of health hazard for the workers. Floyde (2013) mentioned that it is important that the staff in the organization have the access to the changes in the WHS Act. This would ensure that the staff takes a proactive role in determining the well-being and the safety of the workers. As such, this shall assist the organization in strictly adhering to the constituents of the WHS act, in ensuring appropriate execution of health and safety measures in the workplace. Activity 1B The WHS plan in the context of the manufacturing industry shall consist of the following: Part 1: General WHS necessities Emergency procedures An urgent evacuation plan has been stated in the following locations. Office/reception Workshops Common areas Sheds Washrooms Hazard/Injury Reporting In the case of an injury or hazard, the following measures can be taken for the reporting of the incident. Inform the station manager of the incident as well as the hazard. Develop a Hazard / Injury or an incident report form that shall state the details of the accident. All relevant sections shall be duly filled up. The station manager must record all the details of the accident in the injury register. First Aid The following first aid measures must be used in the case of the reporting of incidents. The appointment as well as the training of the first aid officers. The usage of the first aid kits in the workplace The provision of the first aid kits within the vehicle Part 2: WHS Requirements Asbestos - The entity has to comply with the asbestos management plan as well as the asbestos register if there is usage of asbestos in the building of the premises. In addition, any repair oet work that is being done must be checked as per the asbestos register. Inappropriate Behavior - Harassment, bullying and any kind of violent behavior towards fellow co-workers shall not be allowed in the workplace. Disciplinary action must be taken to prevent such accidents in the organization. Thus, there shall be strict guidelines that would govern employee behavior in the workplace. Hazardous substances- The hazardous substances relate to chemicals, organic matter as well as other fatal substances that shall pose a health threat to the workers when exposed to such substances in the workplace. Such substances can include glue, solvents as well as paints. Besides this, it can include cleaning solutions, corrosives and flammable items. Electrical safety - Regular maintenance of the electrical items is one of the necessary attributes towards ensuring the safety of the employees from electrical goods. If electrical devices are not regularly monitored, this can lead to fatality and even death of the employees. References Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S., 2014. Armstrong's handbook of human resource management practice. Kogan Page Publishers. Floyde, A., Lawson, G., Shalloe, S., Eastgate, R. and DCruz, M., 2013. The design and implementation of knowledge management systems and e-learning for improved occupational health and safety in small to medium sized enterprises. Safety science, 60, pp.69-76. Quinlan, M., Matthews, L., Bohle, P. and Fitzpatrick, S., 2016. Employer and union responses to traumatic death at work: Evidence from Australia. 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