The following measures can assist businesses to keep their workplace safe.
 

Training and supervision

Providing the correct training and supervision allows workers to do their jobs properly and safely. Induction, site and task specific training must be given to a worker when they first start work and at a minimum cover the following:
 
  • Who are the people who have specific workplace safety responsibilities.
  • How to report a hazard or other safety issue.
  • The safe work procedures for their job.
  • The available information to help them do their job safely (e.g. machine operators manual).
Supervision is required to ensure health and safety in the workplace. The level of supervision required depends on the age and experience of the worker and the hazards associated with their tasks. Young and inexperience workers in general will require a higher level of supervision.
 

Consultation

Employers who consult with their workers will gain a better idea of the hazards that are present in their workplace. It is also a requirement under legislation to consult with workers when making decisions that will affect their health or safety in the workplace.
 
Consulting with workers on health and safety issues demonstrates a employers commitment to heath and safety and will encourage workers to communicate health and safety issues.
 

Risk Management

Employers should assess the risk to health and safety in their workplace by:
 
  • identify any hazards in the workplace
  • assess the hazards risk to health and safety
  • eliminating or controlling the risk, and
  • monitor and review the control measures to ensure on-going safety.

Reporting Procedure

Setting up a procedure for workers to report safety issues, hazards, incidents, injuries and illnesses will assist an employer by:
 
  • identify potential issues early
  • understand why incidents have happened
  • decide how to prevent incidents
  • measure how well safe work procedures are working
  • meet your requirements for reporting workplace injuries and incidents