If you follow our Sample WHS Policy you will have
stated that one of the ways you will meet your
commitment to WHS is by identifying, assessing and
controlling hazards and risks in the workplace. In order
to meet this commitment you
need to:
• Identify potentially hazardous situations in your
workplace which may cause injury, illness or disease.
These may include physical hazards such as trips and
falls or work practice hazards such as improperly
designed work stations, tools and equipment
• Assess the likelihood and consequence that
a hazardous situation will result in injury, illness
or disease
• Identify and implement measures (also known as
controls) for eliminating or reducing the likelihood
of injury, illness or disease, and
• Continually review these measures to ensure
their effectiveness.