Making me think

Everyone needs to know about OHS.

When working in any form of environment, profession or location, there will be hazards and risks. Some less obvious than others.

It is a good idea to review the following, as a way of making sure you understand the problems you may encounter.

These exercises and problems are there to help you understand the requirements for you in an office and other environments.

Virtual Office – Have a look at this short ‘game’ to test your observation skills as to potential hazards and risks in an office.

• http://www.safework.sa.gov.au/contentPages/EducationAndTraining/ActivitiesAndTests/VirtualOffice/vofficeframe.htm

Computers and the Office – a series of information pages that will help you to make sure your work environment is the best for your health.

• http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/ohs/worken/offcomp.htm

Smart Move - WorkSafe Smart Move is a safety and health resource package for years 10, 11 and 12 high school students going on work experience and work placements. It is useful for TAFE studies as well!

• http://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/pagebin/edcnwssm0018.htm

Finally it is recommended that you look at the following sections of the general safety course that is available at DOCEP:

• Element 1 Element 2 Element 3
• Element 5
• Element 8
• Element 10 Element 11 Element 12
• Element 32 Element 33
• Element 48
• Element 50 Element 51 Element 52 Element 53 Element 54

Then complete the tests for each.

General information:

• Useful links on DOCEP - http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/WorkSafe/Content/Services/Useful_links/Useful_links.html

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