Participate in workplace safety procedures

All workers are required to support workplace health and safety processes that are in place. Supporting these processes may involve:

• complying with policies and procedures
• following written and verbal instructions
• reporting hazards and incidents
• taking appropriate measures to reduce risks
• completing and submitting forms.

Documentation of the WHS management process in your setting will depend on your workplace policies and procedures. It could include:

• Information on safe work procedures, e.g. manual handling, infection control, and emergency procedures.
• Clearly defined roles and responsibilities. It is important that you understand your position, as well as that of others.
• Records of accidents, incidents and hazards, as well as subsequent control measures taken.
• Records of activities such as equipment maintenance and safety audits (formal inspections).
• Training records and induction checklists.

Your participation in discussion of documentation is important. You can ask questions to clarify anything you do not fully understand, and put forward suggestions as a team member.