Documentation and Records Flashcards
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What obligation does a worker have if they identify a Documentation and Records 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 Documentation and Records 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 Documentation and Records 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 Documentation and Records 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 Documentation and Records 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 Documentation and Records 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.