5. Correspondence and documentation

1. Reporting and documenting

Part of your role is to take reasonable care of your own health and safety in the work environment as well as the health and safety of others. Documenting and reporting is essential for ensuring health and safety. Remember that when you respond to a potential or actual risk, you must not place yourself or others at risk.

You have an obligation to:

• take reasonable care to protect your own health and safety
• not adversely affect the health and safety of others (including patients,clients,residents and other workers)
• use the equipment provided by the employer to protect your health and safety
• follow reasonable instructions on health and safety
• read workplace documentation relating to your role
• seek clarification and further understanding from your supervisor, if necessary.