Agency Agreements Flashcards

What obligation does a worker have if they identify a Agency Agreements hazard?

Answer: Report it immediately to their supervisor or HSR, and take reasonable care to protect themselves and others

Workers have a legal obligation to report hazards and take reasonable care for their own and others' health and safety.

How should Agency Agreements risk controls be prioritised when multiple options exist?

Answer: Apply the hierarchy of controls — use the most effective control that is reasonably practicable

The hierarchy of controls guides prioritisation — always implement the highest-level (most effective) control that is reasonably practicable.

What is the role of workplace safety committees in Agency Agreements management?

Answer: Facilitating cooperation between the PCBU and workers, reviewing safety procedures, and recommending improvements

Safety committees provide a structured forum for cooperation between management and workers on WHS matters.

When is it appropriate to use administrative controls for Agency Agreements risks?

Answer: When elimination, substitution, isolation, and engineering controls are not reasonably practicable

Administrative controls (procedures, training, rotation) should be used when higher-level controls cannot adequately reduce the risk.

What must a Agency Agreements procedure include to be effective?

Answer: Clear steps, responsibilities, hazard controls, PPE requirements, emergency procedures, and review dates

Effective procedures must be comprehensive, clear, practical, and include all information needed for safe work.

What is the consequence of inadequate Agency Agreements risk management?

Answer: Worker injuries, regulatory penalties, prosecution, compensation claims, and reputational damage

Inadequate risk management can result in injuries, deaths, regulatory enforcement, prosecution, civil claims, and significant reputational damage.