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today we had a test on all we went through in the previous 2 weeks of the course. then we started book 1 on occupational health and safety or osh. we learn t that on site it is every bodies responsibility to make sure there are no hazards on site. and for the employees to take responsible care of themselves and others. and for the employers to provide numerous specifics including safety gear toilets and fresh water. as well as that the regulation places the onus on the employer. if they do not provide this there is a a body that governs them called worksafe who can inspect hazards and get the employer to variety these or even shut the site down.
we learnt that the way of distinguishing hazards is by using sam, that is spot the hazard access the risk make the change. for example a hazard is wire fraying in a skill saw. the risk is great as shock of electricity could kill you or a co worker. so the change to make is unplug it and cut the lead up then give to an electrician to fix together.
if you are unable to directly fix a problem you may have to take measures to reduce the exposure by wearing ppe or introducing dust extractors for example. o r by implementing simple things like bending the back when lifting. or asking someone to help you lift.
as the building trades are the highest at risk it is very important to treat your safety and the safety of others in high regard if you think and use common sense you will go a long way to insuring a safer and happier worksite.