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OFFICE SAFETY - Coggle Diagram
OFFICE SAFETY
1. What Needs to be Reported?
Employers and people in control of work premises must report specific workplace events by law.
The 3 Key Work Events:
Work-related deaths: Any fatality caused by a workplace accident.
Major injuries: Serious harms like broken bones, amputations, or loss of sight.
Dangerous occurrences: Near-miss events or accidents that could have caused serious injury or death but didn't.
3. Record Keeping (The Log Book)
The Requirement: Employers must keep a clean, updated record of all reported injuries and dangerous occurrences.
How it helps the company: Looking back at this record book helps the company check their safety habits, find patterns, and fix hidden hazards before they turn into future accidents.
2. Why Reporting is Vital (Important)
Reporting these incidents immediately helps everyone stay safe. It allows safety authorities to:
Find out where and how risks emerge.
Investigate serious accidents to prevent them from happening again.
Give practical advice on how to make the working environment safer.
4. Occupational Diseases (Work Sickness)
Employers must also report specific illnesses caused or made worse by everyday work conditions.
Common Examples:
Dermatitis: A severe, itchy skin condition caused by handling chemicals without gloves.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Severe wrist and hand pain caused by repetitive movements (like packing items or typing for long hours).
Occupational Asthma: Breathing problems and lung irritation caused by inhaling dust, vapors, or fumes.