Prepare to take a comprehensive approach to mitigating workplace hazards this April. This month zeroes in on Noise Controls & Injury Management—a critical concern for electrotechnology businesses.
This month's Risk Focus theme highlights the vital health and safety considerations in the Electrotechnology Industry, with a specific focus on Fitness for Work, health monitoring, and effective control of workplace hazards like vibration and noise. It underscores employers' responsibility for a safe work environment and workers' shared duty to identify and report any impairments affecting performance.
Pre-employment medical assessments are crucial to identify health risks, and adherence to WHS Regulations through control measures hierarchy is essential. Implementing controls such as health monitoring for chemical, vibration, and noise hazards is key.
Moreover, it delves into how personal and work-related factors like alcohol and drug use, stress, fatigue, and external pressures influence fitness for work. Practical measures include alcohol and drug tests, buddy systems, Employee Assistance Programs, and closer supervision to address these issues. Creating an open dialogue and robust support system in the workplace is emphasized to prevent accidents and health problems, promoting a safer and more productive working environment with a particular focus on noise and vibration controls.
Toolbox Talk templates
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
HSEQ Inspection
Policies and Procedures
Forms
Informational video
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