Week 1:OH & S and work safety agencies memories

                          O H & S                                                         The big books of OH & S
                                                                                                                  legislation

My first class started with looking at the rules and the basic understanding of OH & S legislation.
The responsibliites from employers and from employees and penalties for both parties could incurr.

• Looked into the New South Wales Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (OHS Act)
• Identified hazards and associated risks.
• How to correct any potential accidents in the workplace.

Understanding Safe Work Australia has the responsibility of improving work health and safety and worker compensation.



Understanding Work cover NSW offers service to help improve health and safety at work by:

• Workplace inspections
• Advice on training
• Expert scientific and technical assistance