Today's workplaces are becoming more complex and technologically advanced, which is benefiting us all. However, this increased complexity brings new hazards for workers. Employees need to be aware of the potential hazards and risks in their workplaces in order to minimise or eliminate workplace accidents. Through the exploration of scenarios from a number of different industries, this program looks at the key issues involved in health and safety in the workplace. We investigate common hazards in detail, discuss the overall benefits of safe workplaces and why occupational health and safety is important to everyone. Learn these important lessons before it is too late.
Today's workplaces are becoming more complex and technologically advanced, which is benefiting us all. However, this increased complexity brings new hazards for workers. Employees need to be aware of the potential hazards and risks in their workplaces in order to minimise or eliminate workplace accidents. Through the exploration of scenarios from a number of different industries, this program looks at the key issues involved in health and safety in the workplace. We investigate common hazards in detail, discuss the overall benefits of safe workplaces and why occupational health and safety is important to everyone. Learn these important lessons before it is too late.
General Note
Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2010.
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 19, 2017.
Content Note
Introduction: Workplace Health and Safety (1:36); --Workplace Duty of Care: Everyone's Business (4:50); -- Potential Hazards in the Workplace (3:43); -- Take Action in the Workplace (4:24); -- Scenarios at the Workplace (4:28); -- Conclusion: Why OH&S is Important to Everyone (2:42); -- Credits: Workplace Health and Safety (0:29); .