2. Welcome to all
A big welcome to any new employees that are
joining us. We are excited to have you with us and
welcome back to our current employees.
This slide presentation has been collated for you to create
an awareness of the practices and procedures we have
within our studio regarding OH&S.
It is to also act as a refresher and to update any new
legislation that comes to pass within the industry.
3. Topics to be covered
Studios safety procedures
Equipment Safety Checks
Designated Safety Representatives
Existing and potential hazards in the studio
Procedure for controlling risks
Responsibilities of employers
Responsibilities of employees
Procedure for reporting risks and incidents
What to do in an emergency
Hazard and safety sign in the studio
Further resources
4. Studios Safety Procedures
Copies of the written procedures can be obtained from your
supervisor. Copies can be made for you to take away and
study if you require.
Our studio follows the latest legal legislation and this up-to-
date information can also be sought from your supervisor or
nominated safety representative. Any new legislation that
comes in will be passed on in our studio meetings and
displayed on the notice board in the lunchroom.
Safety Representatives will make regular inspections to
ensure the studio is running safely and all correct procedures
are being followed.
5. Equipment Safety Checks
Lighting – not causing too much glare or shadows
Desk - height and stability
Chair – adjustments of height, seat tilt, back rest with lumbar and neck
support
Desk - layout and ease of access to items
Space - not cramped
Manual Handling – ensuring that things are carried correctly
Air Quality – temperature, dust filtering
Monitors – glare from windows and the correct height
Noise – ear protection for noisy environments
Foot rests – Ensuring that they are adjusted properly.
7. Existing and potential
hazards in the studio
INJURY CAUSE PROCEDURE FOR
CONTROLING INJURIES
Sprain/Strain Incorrect Manual Handling Retrain using procedures in
supervisors office
Superficial
injury(bump
causing bruising)
- Knocking into an object
- An object knocking into the
worker
Being more aware of
surroundings
Crushing Injury Something not stacked right
causing it to fall on a worker
- Report to OH&S Supervisor
- Restack shelf correctly
Stress - Bullying
- Life/Work issues
- Talk to your supervisor
- Seek help—don’t bottle it up
Fracture/Broken
Bone
Equipment has fallen on a
worker due to it being broken.
All equipment must be
checked prior to usage
8. Existing and potential hazards in
the studio continued…
INJURY CAUSE PROCEDURE FOR
CONTROLING INJURIES
Cut/Gash/Open
wound
- Slip with scissors/knife
- Scraped against a sharp
edge
Taking more care and being
aware of the surroundings, but
report any sharp edges.
Slips/Trips/Falls - Cords on the floor
- Uneven flooring i.e. carpet
- Mess left on the floor
- Cover cords with tape
- Report carpet as a hazard
- Always clean up after yourself
Ergonomic Injuries Repetitive movements Stretch and take regular breaks
Eye Strain Looking at a monitor for long
periods
Take regular breaks and look
away from the monitor regularly
Air Quality Dust from the printing - Clean filters on air conditioners
regularly
- Clean printers regularly
9. Procedure for controlling risks
4 step system for a S.A.F.E. workplace
• Spot the Hazard
• Assess the Risk
• Fix the Problem
• Evaluate Results
10. Responsibilities of employers
A safe working environment
Safe systems of work
Facilities for the welfare of all workers
Any information, instruction, training or
supervision needed to ensure workers
safety
To maintain and provide -
11. Responsibilities of employees
Take reasonable care of own personal
health and safety, and that of others in the
workplace.
Complying with any reasonable directions
given by management relating to health and
safety.
12. Procedure for reporting
risks and incidents
A written record must always be made and must include the following details:
WHO: Name of the injured person, Names of any witnesses and their contact details
and the name of the person reporting the incident i.e. yourself if you were filling
out the form
WHAT: Description of what happened, what injury was sustained and any other damage
that was caused.
WHERE: Workplace name and address, the exact location within the workplace grounds
i.e. near LEXAR printer or in lunchroom.
WHEN: Date and time of the incident. Some forms also ask that you give the date and
time that you are filling out the report as well so be aware of this.
WHY: Your view as to why the incident happened i.e. puckered carpet or contents of
the box was too heavy.
HOW: In your view, how the incident could have been prevented and any further action
that may need to be taken to ensure this. i.e. repairs, training etc.
13. What to do in an emergency
In case of a Fire
Upon hearing the fire alarm, stop what you are doing and quickly secure any confidential material,
save what you are doing on the computer, collect your personal belongings and head to the
nearest exit.
Do this in a calm and orderly manner, helping anyone with a disability to also leave the building.
Close but do not lock doors behind you.
DO NOT use the lifts. Use the stairs to ascend to lower levels if you need to.
Head to the Emergency Evacuation Assembly area as set out in the workplace map.
DO NOT re enter the building until the all clear has been given by the Fire Warden or the Fire
Department.
In case of an Injury
Contact your nearest First Aid Officer
Complete an incident report
15. Further Resources
Safe work Australia
Workplace Safety Australia
Health and Safety Authority
Safework NSW
Consult Australia
Worksafe Qld
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
