4b.Have all workplace hazards been identified? A risk assessment should be conducted for any item, task or other situation which presents an uncontrolled risk to workers. N.B Are there processes in place to identify and assess psychosocial risks? (i.e. Workplace surveys, roster assessments, analysis of absence/turnover data, worker exit surveys, review of psychological illness claims, formal grievance procedures, appropriate workplace behaviour procedures (i.e. Code of Conduct) and training, one on one worker discussions). Refer to and/or guidance material on the WHSQ website. N.B Are there processes in place to manage hazardous manual tasks? (Consider resources and tools available) Participative Ergonomics for Manual Tasks 4c.Have risk assessments been conducted for all tasks with uncontrolled hazards? Documentation of completed risk assessment is available. Risk assessment registers are kept. Risk assessments are conducted when new equipment or work processes are being introduced. Is there procurement processes in place to minimise risk to workers, for example hazardous substances 4d.Have control measures been implemented for all identified risks? Risks identified through risk assessments have been eliminated or minimised. Higher order controls, are selected in preference to automatic use of training and personal protective equipment (based on the hierarchy of risk control). Risk registers document implementation of control measures Is there a process for unsafe plant and equipment to be identified, maintained, or withdrawn from service? 4e.Have the controls been developed with reference to applicable legislation, codes of practice, Australian Standards or other sources? Codes of Practice, Australian Standards, industry guides and industry best practices are considered and incorporated during development of control measures. Are appropriate controls in place eg, to ensure the safety of persons working on or near plant and equipment?
6c.Are claims lodged with WorkCover Qld as soon as possible when workers are injured? Injured workers are supported to consult an appropriate medical professional as soon as possible after an injury, to get a Workers’ Compensation medical certificate (entitlements to workers compensation usually arise once a worker has consulted a doctor or dentist for treatment) Claims records indicate that claims are lodged with WorkCover Qld as soon as possible after becoming aware of the injury (worker entitlements to workers compensation may be compromised when claims are not lodged as soon as possible). 6d.Are ‘stay at work’ and return to work/suitable duties plans developed for workers sustaining an injury or illness in the workplace? Have arrangements been made with the local medical centre/GP/staff health centre for priority treatment? Stay at work and return to work/suitable duties benefits are explained to workers. Stay at work and return to work/suitable duties plans, are available for all injured workers, where appropriate. Stay at work and return to work plans are developed in consultation with the injured worker, treating medical practitioner/s and the employer. Is a copy of the final stay at work and suitable duties plan provided to the injured worker? Is there a letter available to send to GPs to inform them of businesses injury management policy and available suitable duties? If suitable duties aren’t available, are alternatives considered? (e.g. host employment, retraining, working from home) 6e.Does the workplace have sufficient resources available for assisting injured employees and co-ordinating return to work programs? A Rehabilitation and Return to Work Co-ordinator has been appointed and trained, if required. External Rehabilitation Providers are used, if required.