Participate in WHS consultative processes
3. Eliminate workplace hazards
3.1. Scenario
Sam works in a busy finance team and her job is to check all figures for the weekly and monthly reports before they are sent to management.
This means that Sam is on her computer for most of her day. She complains of sore eyes, headaches and wrists.
Consider:
1. What are the risks for Sam if she continues in this job?
- Physical?
- Mechanical?
- Psychological?
- Biological?
- Chemical?
2. Using the hierarchy of control system, which of
the five controls would be most effective for Sam to prevent injury?
3. Suggest three control measures that could be
implemented to assist Sam and prevent any injuries from occurring.