This document discusses the role and responsibilities of the WorkCover Authority of NSW. It states that WorkCover promotes workplace safety, injury management, and workers compensation. It ensures compliance with health and safety legislation and proper rehabilitation procedures. WorkCover inspects workplaces to ensure compliance, issues notices and fines to non-compliant workplaces, and promotes the development of healthy and safe work environments.
Every workplace safety program has a foundation. These key elements construct the framework for a solid understanding on how safety works and it empowers and engages everyone on different levels. Once this fundamental understand is achieved, it is easier to develop the policy, written programs, and standard operating procedures to move the process forward.
Every workplace safety program has a foundation. These key elements construct the framework for a solid understanding on how safety works and it empowers and engages everyone on different levels. Once this fundamental understand is achieved, it is easier to develop the policy, written programs, and standard operating procedures to move the process forward.
The following presentation describes the best practices present along with the principles and approaches to implementing and maintaining a safety and health program for a construction firm.
OSHA recognizes that a wide variety of small and large construction job sites exist. Some are short-duration, while others may take years to complete; some sites are
characterized by frequently changing conditions, while other sites’ conditions may change less often. An effective program emphasizes top-level ownership, participation by employees, and a “find and fix” approach to workplace hazards.
The “find and fix” approach to workplace hazards refers to the “Hazard Identification” and “Hazard Prevention and Control” core elements. Because of the wide variety of site conditions, these two core elements should be implemented on a site specific basis in order to effectively detect and correct hazards.
The concept of continuous improvement is central to these recommended practices. As with any journey, the first step is often the most challenging. The idea is to begin with a basic program and grow from there. By initially focusing on achieving modest goals, monitoring performance, and evaluating outcomes, you can help your company progress over time along the path to higher levels of safety and health.
Whenever a business is going to make a capital improvement to protect workers from harm, a cost benefit analysis should be done to determine if it is a sound decision. There are several ways to make the determination, which is explored in this brief.
Total Workplace Safety and Health (TWSH)Goh Chye Guan
The overall safety, health and wellbeing of employees and the work environment are strongly connected. Sub-standard safety and health can cause injury and resulted in poor quality of life and productivity. Total Workplace Safety and Health (Total WSH) is a holistic and an integrated approach to managing safety, health and wellbeing at the workplace. In TWSH, risk assessments take individual risk factors into consideration. Integrating programmes that control risks in the workplace together with the promotion of health can create synergies that result in improved productivity, performance, reduction in sickness absence, employee retention, financial performance, return on investment and quality of life
Corporate Safety Governance and Role of LeadeshipConsultivo
Corporate Safety Governance stresses on the need of management intervention to address the issues related to health and safety for the proper functioning of an organisation. High level of health and safety performance is directly linked to business excellence.
This presentation will give you a clear understanding of corporate safety governance and the role of leadership, safety governance pathway, safety culture and factors contributing towards good safety culture within an organisation.
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee EffectivenessHeatherawarens
This presentation includes a checklist that can be used to see if you safety committee is meeting the legislative requirement in Nova Scotia. It also cover such thing as roles, responsibilities and well as common mistakes.
Safety Audit can be defined as verifying the existence and implementation of elements of occupational safety and health system and for verifying the system’s ability to achieve defined safety objectives.
This presentation will give you an overview of Audit, Safety Audit, Audit Process, Auditor attributes. It also discusses about the different reference standards in India related to safety audit and will give you some take home points.
In the previous module “Exploring Nova Scotia`s OHS Legislative Structure” we coached in understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Legislative Structure in Nova Scotia.
This module “Improving Safety Outcomes and Legislative Compliance through a Health & Safety Management System” discusses how to move forward through the development, implementation and monitoring of an OH&S Management System.
The following presentation describes the best practices present along with the principles and approaches to implementing and maintaining a safety and health program for a construction firm.
OSHA recognizes that a wide variety of small and large construction job sites exist. Some are short-duration, while others may take years to complete; some sites are
characterized by frequently changing conditions, while other sites’ conditions may change less often. An effective program emphasizes top-level ownership, participation by employees, and a “find and fix” approach to workplace hazards.
The “find and fix” approach to workplace hazards refers to the “Hazard Identification” and “Hazard Prevention and Control” core elements. Because of the wide variety of site conditions, these two core elements should be implemented on a site specific basis in order to effectively detect and correct hazards.
The concept of continuous improvement is central to these recommended practices. As with any journey, the first step is often the most challenging. The idea is to begin with a basic program and grow from there. By initially focusing on achieving modest goals, monitoring performance, and evaluating outcomes, you can help your company progress over time along the path to higher levels of safety and health.
Whenever a business is going to make a capital improvement to protect workers from harm, a cost benefit analysis should be done to determine if it is a sound decision. There are several ways to make the determination, which is explored in this brief.
Total Workplace Safety and Health (TWSH)Goh Chye Guan
The overall safety, health and wellbeing of employees and the work environment are strongly connected. Sub-standard safety and health can cause injury and resulted in poor quality of life and productivity. Total Workplace Safety and Health (Total WSH) is a holistic and an integrated approach to managing safety, health and wellbeing at the workplace. In TWSH, risk assessments take individual risk factors into consideration. Integrating programmes that control risks in the workplace together with the promotion of health can create synergies that result in improved productivity, performance, reduction in sickness absence, employee retention, financial performance, return on investment and quality of life
Corporate Safety Governance and Role of LeadeshipConsultivo
Corporate Safety Governance stresses on the need of management intervention to address the issues related to health and safety for the proper functioning of an organisation. High level of health and safety performance is directly linked to business excellence.
This presentation will give you a clear understanding of corporate safety governance and the role of leadership, safety governance pathway, safety culture and factors contributing towards good safety culture within an organisation.
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee EffectivenessHeatherawarens
This presentation includes a checklist that can be used to see if you safety committee is meeting the legislative requirement in Nova Scotia. It also cover such thing as roles, responsibilities and well as common mistakes.
Safety Audit can be defined as verifying the existence and implementation of elements of occupational safety and health system and for verifying the system’s ability to achieve defined safety objectives.
This presentation will give you an overview of Audit, Safety Audit, Audit Process, Auditor attributes. It also discusses about the different reference standards in India related to safety audit and will give you some take home points.
In the previous module “Exploring Nova Scotia`s OHS Legislative Structure” we coached in understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Legislative Structure in Nova Scotia.
This module “Improving Safety Outcomes and Legislative Compliance through a Health & Safety Management System” discusses how to move forward through the development, implementation and monitoring of an OH&S Management System.
Creating a Continuous Improvement CultureTKMG, Inc.
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Lean has been in popular use since the late 1990's in some circles and since the mid-2000's in others. Yet very few organizations have establishing true continuous improvement cultures. Why?
In this webinar you will learn the essential elements for infusing C.I. into your organization's DNA--including the must-have leadership and management behaviors--and tips for selling these needs to your leadership team.
This is an educational presentation exploring humanity's water use and the emerging worldwide water shortage. It is designed to act as a stand-alone presentation. Enjoy!
Safety Simplified is a new exciting and an innovative course created by NEBOSH. This course provides an ideal introduction to Health and Safety which is aimed to everyone who is wishing to gain knowledge and understanding about how to ensure safe working environment
The most valuable asset your organization has is
its employees. By improving safety and preventing accidents, you can protect your work force
while also reducing your workers’ compensation
costs. And the BWC’s Division of Safety and
Hygiene is here to help.
This basic safety and health manual for the
Ohio construction industry summarizes successful accident-prevention principles and techniques. While application of these techniques
may vary according to the size and nature of
your company’s operations, the basic principles
remain the same.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
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Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
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Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
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Cardiac conduction defects can occur due to various causes.
Atrioventricular conduction blocks ( AV blocks ) are classified into 3 types.
This document describes the acute management of AV block.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
3. Recap Week 8 -
September 5th
2013
Contributing to WHS in
the workplace
Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
WHS maintenance by workers
Maintenance of WHS training
Health and safety representatives
Health and safety committees
Training package Pp 54 - 58
4. Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 is important as it sets
out responsibilities for everyone in the workplace.
Under the act the main duty of the Person Conducting a
Business or Undertaking (PCBU) is to provide a safe and
healthy workplace for workers or other persons. To
achieve this the PCBU must ensure a -
• Safe systems or work
• Safe work environment
• Accommodation for workers, if provided, is appropriate
• Safe use of plant, structures and substances
5. Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
• Facilities for the welfare of workers are adequate
• Notification and recording of workplace incidents
• Adequate information, training, instruction and
supervision is given
• Compliance with the requirements under the work
place and safety regulation
• Effective systems are in place for monitoring the
health of workers and workplace conditions
(WorkCover 2012)
6. Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
It is against the law for workers to be
dismissed from the workplace for
complaining about health and safety
issues. If workers are worried that health
and safety issues are not being
adequately addressed in the workplace
they can contact WorkCover NSW or a
representative of their union.
7. Worker/PCBU responsibilities and
contribution
Workers have the right to:
• A safe and healthy workplace
• Safe ways of working
• Safety information
• Health and safety training
• Safety equipment
• Be able to comment about health and safety issues
• Elect members to a health and safety committee
• Leave the work areas in order to report a safety problem
• Be consulted by PCBU's about health and safety concerns
(WorkCover 2012)
8. WHS maintenance by workers
• It is imperative that in any workplace, in any industry
and organisation each worker is proactive in
maintaining a clear, clean and tidy work area.
Prevention of accident, injury and illness in the
workplace involves a commitment from the
management, the unions and workers. It cannot be
effective unless everyone fully participates.
• It is the responsibility of each worker to maintain the
equipment that they use and to notify any
malfunction to a supervisor.
9. WHS maintenance by workers
• Equipment must be kept clean and must be stored in
the correct area as soon as possible after use.
• Exits must be clearly marked and must not be blocked
by equipment or rubbish.
• Rubbish should be cleared away regularly.
• Staff must participate regularly in training provided
regarding WH&S.
10. Maintenance of WHS training
• Ongoing training at all levels is essential for the
prevention of accidents and the maintenance of a a
safe workplace.... Managers, union representatives
and workers must all participate in safety programs.
• Managers MUST provide a safe work environment
and provide/promote a health and safety program
• Unions – if onsite – must support management in the
above
• Workers must always work with a safe attitude and
safe work practices and participate in the above
programs as required
11. Maintenance of WHS training
• There must be open communication and consultation
between workers and management regarding WHS
• In most organisations there will be certain mandatory
programs that must be undertaken at the
commencement of employment regarding health and
safety.
• Would this be a part of an induction process?
• What would be covered?
13. Consultation activities
• Attending meetings
• Completing surveys
• Receiving feedback from management about issues
raised at meetings/daily work/through surveys
• The consultation process MUST acknowledge the
opinions of everyone
• Consultation can be achieved through
1) Health and safety representatives, and
2) Health and safety committees.
14. Health and safety representatives
Their role is to facilitate the flow of information about
health and safety between the PCBU and the workers
by -
• Representing workers relating to WHS matters
• Monitor WHS actions taken by the PCBU
• Investigate WHS complaints from workers
• Investigate possible hazards/risks in the workplace.
15. Health and safety committees
Health and safety committees bring together workers
and management to assist the development and
review of health and safety policies and procedures
for the workplace by, -
• Encouraging co-operation between the parties listed
above
• Assist in developing standards, rules and procedures
relative to health and safety (WorkCover 2012).
16. WORKING SAFELY
LET US FINISH THE SESSION WITH A VIGNETTE
FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD AUSTRALIA –
CONTINUING ON FROM OUR OBSERVATIONS
OF PLAYGROUNDS AND THE NOTION OF
WHAT RISK IS IN THIS PARTICULAR AREA.
Talking about practice series – Adventurous play –
Developing a culture of risky play part 2
• How did the staff work as a team here?
19. The WorkCover Authority of NSW
The WorkCover Authority of NSW manages
workplace safety, injury management and
workers compensation systems. It is
responsible for ensuring compliance with
Work Health and Safety legislation and
ensures that worker compensation and
rehabilitation procedures are carried out
correctly.
20. The WorkCover Authority of NSW
• Promotes the prevention of injury and diseases at the
workplace and the development of healthy and safe
workplaces
• Promotes the prompt, efficient and effective
management of injuries to people at work
The WorkCover Authority:
21. The WorkCover Authority of NSW
• Ensures the efficient operation of workers
compensation insurance arrangements
• Ensures the appropriate co-ordination of
arrangements for the administration of schemes to
which the workers compensation legislation or the
work health and safety legislation relates to.
The WorkCover Authority: (cont)
22. The WorkCover Authority of NSW
• Inspect the workplace to ascertain compliance with
the Work Health and Safety Act
• Issue notices and fines.
WorkCover inspectors have the power to :
24. Grievances
Most conflicts are resolved with effective
consultation between management and workers.
There are times, however, when WHS disputes
between workers and employees will arise and will be
difficult to resolve. They may take some time and a
measure of compromise to find a solution.
• On occasion, mediators are necessary to give an
impartial judgement on the situation. Any complaints
need to be dealt with in an open, fair and effective
manner. All complaints should be regarded seriously,
documented and dealt with either formally or
informally.
25. Grievances
• How would you proceed with an issue you had in
relation to WHS?
• What steps would you take?
• What policy/procedure would cover a complaint?
26. Training
WHS training serves several purposes in the workplace.
• Why do we need any training?
http://www.safetycare.com.au/illawarra/files/officeSafety.html
27. Training
WHS training serves several purposes in the workplace.
• If employees are equipped with WHS knowledge
there are fewer accidents and incidents.
• Knowledge raises the level of awareness of risks and
hazards and creates a better understanding as to why
safety and health procedures must be followed.
29. Training
All new employees should undergo WHS training. This
includes:
• All workplace health and safety procedures.
• Reporting of hazards to management.
• Manual handling training.
• Recording and documenting accident and incident
information.
• Where and how to access further WHS information.
• Workers compensation issues and claims.
30. Standard operating procedures
Also known as Safe Work Procedures and Work Method
Statements, standard operating procedures outline
the PPE (personal protective equipment) required for
• The task at hand
• The correct sequence of steps
• The potential hazards or risks that could be
encountered at each step
• How to do it – the actual operating procedure.
31. Standard operating procedures
• ACTIVITY 2
WORKING IN PAIRS AND USING THE WORKCOVER FACT
SHEET – CHEMICAL SPILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
• What would the SOP be for a chemical spillage?
• Outline the correct sequence of steps
• The potential hazards or risks that could be
encountered at each step
• How to do it – the actual operating procedure.
32. Designated persons and hierarchy of
control
WHS legislation requires that hazards and risks be
controlled in a systematic manner.
If it is NOT practical to eliminate the risks, then the risk
needs to be reduced using control measures.
• Substitution
• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls.
• Refer to Hierarchy of Hazard/Control Chart (p63)
33. Workplace policies and procedures
All services are required to keep policies and
procedures that relate to WHS.
ACTVITY 4
• Using your iPads, find out what these are by referring
to the Education and Care Services National
Regulations 2011.