Galactic Wormhole - Utopian View

OHS how relevant is it to learning in the year 2020?

There has been a dramatic change to the perceptions of OHS training in the workplace in the last 10 years. We have moved from an environment where regulation and government bodies lost sight of what was reasonable, practicable and meaningful for employees and employers.

In 2020 OHS is highly regarded by employers and employees and there is a common respect for OHS training and auditing. Trainers play an important part in educating both parties about the OHS Act and how to adhere to the Codes of Practice. There is an overwhelming compliance culture which ensures that Codes of practice and legislation are followed systematically and willingly. Now that the it has been clarified what is reasonable, practicable and meaningful, accidents and injuries are at the lowest they have been in 60 years. This downward trend is set to continue and we aim to achieve a zero accident workplace by 2025

What are the key things that i can take away from it for my own work as a trainer?

When providing learning to clients it is always important to keep in mind the purpose of the training. As trainers the aim is to provide an environment and material that will meet the clients needs, however in some cases attendees may feel that the course has not provided them with the tools that they need. It is important to take on board any feedback so that where possible improvements can be made.

What are my favourite top 5 ideas for a Utopian learning future?

1. The learning class room is set up so that desks and chairs are completely adjusted by the learner.

2.Consistent standards across all Australian States.

3. OHS injuries and accidents are reduced due to improved compliance of legislation, codes of practice etc. Increased automation in some areas can help with this.

4. Increased training and awareness of relevant issues such as OHS.

5. With improvements in technology, virtual classrooms may be more accessible to more people across the country.

Session 3: Hazards and Risks

I have participated in the forum for this session and posted my work. I did not need to do any extra research has i had enough information from my work experience to do so.

The OHS hazards which occur in my current workplace are related to white collar issues such as:
•Ergonomics: incorrect workstation set up, Repetitive Strain Injuries, Eye strain from computers, back problems related to poor posture and old furniture.
•Slips and Falls: Due to power cords, spilled water in bathrooms and kitchens, worn carpet in walk ways.
•Lighting: causing eye strain issues
•Heating/Cooling: effects productivity, electrical hazards of bringing in mini heaters
•Mild Burns: instant water boiler, spilled hot drinks etc

Within the white collar work environment the Hazard and Risks report is sufficient to complete by ones self, as the risks in an office environment are fairly easy to identify. However in other workplace environments, i have advised that it would be beneficial to liaise with Health and Safety or HR Representatives to confirm that the your have identified all the hazards and Risks.

Another student also suggested that an additional checklist of common incidents in the workplace environment could be added to section B. This is also another approach that could be taken.

TAA ENV 403A - LJ Session 1

The content of this blog to is record the learning which occurs during each session of study for the Course Certificate IV in Workplace training and Assessment.

URL/ Resources
I have the URL for my online materials, and my CD.
http://www.oten.edu.au/ols

Facilitator contact details

• name: To be Confirmed
  
• email: oten.businesstaa@tafensw.edu.au
  
• Contact hours: 8.30am -5.00pm Mon-Fri
• phone: (02) 9715 8769 or 1300 652 550
• fax: (02) 9715 8184

What do I think of the evidence requirements?
I have followed the OTEN learner´s guide for TAA ENV 403A. I have completed Session 1.
The evidence requirements clearly states the assessment requirements for this unit of study.
I do not think that there will be any issue in providing the required evidence. Step 1 of the Project guide has enabled me to identify OHS responsibilities.

I have read through the required knowledge for the the relevant policies, OHS Act, Codes of practice for NSW. I am aware of the OHS roles and responsibilities for employers, RTO, managers etc and the legislative requirement for safe workplaces, record keeping related to OHS and the need to inform and consult in relation to safety. I also understand what is the required knowledge for this unit. The OHS documentation provided in the course has covered these areas sufficiently.

I have worked as a HR professional and I have already had some experience in dealing with legislative requirement of OHS in the workplace.

What did I think of the OHS Documentation?
The documentation regarding OHS was quite thorough in its content. Although some of the links did not work for the external sites, i was able to navigate my way around this issue and find the required documentation.

Questions for facilitator
Is the content in the Journal inline with what is expected?
Based on my understanding, we are able to use the OLS toolbox case study rather than using our own workplace is this correct?

Two things in the project guide that are new to me:
Identifying hazards in the learning environment for the Clothing productions industry and and assessing their risks.

Two things in the project guide that are familiar:
I am familiar with the OHS responsibilities and the reporting requirements, but i look forward to learning more about the whole process:

1. Identify OHS responsibilities
2. Identify hazards in the learning environment
3. Assess the risks in the learning environment
   
4. develop and implement actions to ensure the Health and Safety and Welfare (HSW) of learners and others and provide appropriate OHS requirements to learners
5. Report requirements.