1. WHS legislation - NT and federal, are they different? why?
Workplace health and safety for Northern Territory is similar to federal legislation, based on an agreed ‘model’ WHS Act. This means that in Northern territory WHS laws impose similar obligations as the Federal legislation.
2. Duty of care - your duty of care in the workplace for yourself and others, why is this important?
Everyone has a duty of care, a responsibility, to make sure that they and other people are safe in the workplace. Even in the case of self-employment, responsibility of health and safety of oneself and others who visits which includes workers, clients, visitors and volunteers are important.
3. Hierarchy of control - What is this and why do we need to have this in the workplace?
The hierarchy of control includes
- Elimination
- Substitution
- Engineering Controls
- Administrative Controls
- PPE
The hierarchy of control is a system for prioritising and controlling risks in the workplace.
4. Bullying - Who do you report this to? What is workplace bullying?
Workplace bullying is a pattern of behavior which involves harassment, intimidation, or humiliation. Workplace bullying can be committed by your supervisor or by your peers. People who are targeted for workplace bullying often suffer emotional and physical harm as well as professional setbacks. If you or a coworker are suffering from workplace bullying, then you should take the necessary steps to report it to the authorities.
5. Policies and procedures - Every Australian business has policies and procedures we must follow why? Where do these come from?
Policies and procedures help minimise health place safety and risk and protect the employees in their workplace. The purpose of this guide is to explain the key WHS requirements that organisations in Australia need to be aware of, including a breakdown of policies and procedures.
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