The document discusses safety practices in a clinic. It outlines responsibilities for business owners, staff members, and health and safety committees to ensure safe infection control, handling of hazardous materials, manual handling practices, personal protective equipment, evacuation plans, and more. Key responsibilities include appointing health and safety representatives, providing training, monitoring compliance with policies and procedures, and consulting with staff on safety. The goal is to focus on infection control, safe working conditions, and handling practices to protect staff and patients.

1. Safety In Our ClinicSafety In Our Clinic
Focus on and commit to
•Infection control
•Safe Clinic working conditions
•Safe Handling practices
•Safe storage and handling of
hazardous materials
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2. Responsibilities ofResponsibilities of
Business OwnersBusiness Owners
 To appoint a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Committee,
and a Health and Safety Representative (HSR)
 To write policies and procedures for safe workplace practices
 To provide Workplace Health and Safety induction and
regular training for staff
 To provide a safe working area for all staff
• To store hazardous materials safely according to manufacturer’s
directions; appropriate placement of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs); and
recording of all in a Register with copies of SDSs.
 To provide appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
 To regularly monitor the practices of staff for compliance
with Government and Workplace policies and procedures
 To consult with staff re WHS practices and risk
reduction
 To provide First Aid equipment
(Google Images – First Aid signage; SDS; Workplace Health and
Safety Queensland. 2011)

3. Responsibility of Staff membersResponsibility of Staff members
 To understand that Workplace Health and Safety is
everybody’s responsibility
 To practically follow WHS policies
and procedures
 To watch out for hazards, and practice
risk management
 To report observed hazards to Health &
Safety Representative (HSR)
 To record/report incidents and
near-misses appropriately
(use Injury / Incident report forms –
found in Office WHS drawer – submit to HSR)
 To collaborate with Clinic management and Health & Safety
personnel concerning reduction of risks, safe practices, and
your workplace design
 To attend WHS meetings and WHS Training
 To familiarise yourself with Health & Safety signage and
symbols (viewed throughout this presentation)
(Google Images – (WHS signage; Indcident report forms); Workplace Health and Safety, Queensland., 2011)

4. WHS Committee and HSRWHS Committee and HSR
Health and Safety
Representative
(HSR)
(Name of HSR)
- “give workers a
voice in health and
safety matters at the
workplace
- involve workers
through participation
and consultation.”
(Workcover QLD, 2015)
(Names of
Health and
Safety
Committee
members)
(Google Images – WHS Committees)

5. What is Hazardous?What is Hazardous?
 Anything that is a potential danger or risk of danger.
 Substances that are chemically toxic / corrosive /
contaminated, or in any way potentially harmful to
humans
 Oil and water on the floor risk of slipping and
falling
 Infectious disease / wounds uncovered
 Sharp objects / sharp corners of tables etc.
 Heavy / awkward to carry objects
 drums of oil; bags of linen; boxes of herbals &
supplements; massage tables….
 Repetitive movements & force;
sustained/awkward posture; exposure to
vibration…
 Long times without breaks
 Stress
(Google Images - WHS signage; Queensland Government, 2011)

6. Risk managementRisk management
Hierarchy of ControlHierarchy of Control
Google Images > Hierarch of control of risk

7. Example of Risk Management usingExample of Risk Management using
Hierarchy of ControlHierarchy of Control
Control Measure Examples of questions to ask
1. Elimination Is the activity really required?
2. Substitution Can item/load be changed?
3. Isolation N/A
4. Redesign/
Engineering
controls
How is the layout of the workplace impacting
the physical strain?
Is it feasible to introduce mechanical lifting /
massage methods?
5. Administration
Controls
How can we support staff to employ safe body
mechanics during tasks? E.g. Training,
supervision, appropriate policies and
procedures. Enforced rest breaks, implement
job rotation strategies where appropriate
6. Personal
Protection
Equipment
What safety equipment could reduce the
incidence of manual handling incidents?
e.g. gloves, non-slip shoes; non-slip floor
Considering Management of Manual Handling Risk
(AIAS Study Smart, 2016 – SCP – Manual Handling).

8. Levels of RiskLevels of Risk
Risk Matrix – for assessing the level of risk
Google Images – Risk Matrix
The Health and Safety Representative (HSR) will regularly and
randomly monitor clinic rooms, linen registers, etc. for
compliance with all WHS policies and procedures.

9. Hazardous substancesHazardous substances
Cleaning Products/
Chemicals
Safe Storage
 Risk
Corrosive / toxic /
carcinogenic / harmful
to skin / harmful fumes
 Management of Risk
- Requires Safe Handling
practices
- PPE
(Wear rubber gloves,
protective apron)
 Store away from public
and children’s access
 Store in original and
labelled containers
 Store in accordance
with manufacturers
instructions
 Keep lids on containers
 SDSs kept close to
products
Google Images – Cleaning Products; WHS signage,; SDS
AIAS Study Smart, 2016 – Hazardous substances

10. InfectionInfection
Prevention Control
 Wash hands before and after
touching a client
 Change linen after every client
 Keep broken skin covered
 If you are sick – stay home
risk of infecting others
 Use PPE (gloves, breathing
mask; Safety glasses)
in presence of risk
E.g. a client who has Hepatitis
A,B,or C / AIDS / Influenza
• Safely dispose
of contaminated
material (tissues,
Gloves, masks,
linen…)
(Google Images – infections control; AIAS Study Smart, 2015 -
- Infection)

11. Personal ProtectivePersonal Protective
Equipment (PPE)Equipment (PPE)
For protecting hands
Safe removal of
Clinical rubber gloves
Wear rubber gloves
for safe protection
from harmful
substances and
infected persons
Wear breathing
masks and Safety
glasses in presence
of risk of inhaling /
being sprayed with
harmful substances
or pathogens.
(Google Images – rubber gloves; infections control; safe removal of rubber gloves)

12. Safe Storage of PPESafe Storage of PPE
 With hazardous substances –
 rubber gloves, breathing masks, aprons -
To be stored in a labelled
cupboard nearby substances
Heavier rubber gloves to be
washed, dried and placed
within the PPE cupboard
 Within clinic rooms –
 clinical rubber gloves,
breathing masks
Practice safe disposal
of gloves
and masks
(Google images – PPE signage; safe waste disposal)

13. Evacuation PlanEvacuation Plan
Familiarise yourself with the Evacuation Plan
for the building, and the location of First Aid
Equipment, Emergency Equipment, and PPE
(Google Images – Evacuation Plans)

14. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENTEMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

(Google Image - emergency equipment; emergency alarm)
Refer to the Evacuation
Plan and Evacuation
instructions (re
emergency alarms, and
response times)
Familiarise yourself with
the location and the
working of Emergency
Equipment in case of
fire, collapse, heart
attack, or injury.

15. Safe Manual HandlingSafe Manual Handling
Lifting/ carrying Safe Ergonomics
 Risks
◦ Lifting and carrying heavy/awkward
loads
◦ e.g. drums of massage oil, bags of
linen, boxes of
herbals/supplements, massage
tables
DO practice
 Safe lifting techniques
 Foster teamwork /
Mechanical help
to help lift / carry
STRESS reduction
• Take adequate breaks
• Monitor time constraints
• Report workplace bullying /
violence / harassment
• Practice assertive communication
and conflict resolution strategies
 Furniture and equipment
which reduces risk of strain
and injury
 Monitor your working
positioning and posture
 Adequate workspace
 Non-slip floor – clean up
oil/water spills
 Comfortable temperature
control
 Adequate lighting
 Noise level control
 Adequate airflow
Google Images – Safe lifting; ergonomics; AIAS Study
Smart, 2016 – Manual Handling

16. ReferencesReferences
AIAS Study Smart, 2016, Safe Clinical Practices (various modules mentioned on slides).
Google Images. Located at
https://www.google.com.au/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&ei=tNrkV6-YEYfg0gTOppXIDQ&ved=0EKouCBQoAQ
– using various search terms which are indicated on slides.
Queensland Government. (2011). Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2011. Retrieved from
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/W/WorkHSR11.pdf
WorkCover Queensland. (2015). Health and safety representatives and health and safety
committees. Retrieved 09/23/2016 from https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-
safety/managing-risks/health-and-safety-representatives-and-health-and-safety-committees
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. (2011). Work health and safety consultation,
cooperation and co-ordination: Code of practice 2011. Retrieved from
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/58205/whs-
consultation-cooperation-coordination-cop-2011.pdf