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This fact sheet is for secondary school students undertaking work experience programs, and for their host employers. It can be used as a tool to assist with task planning, and to develop appropriate induction, training and supervision to minimise any risk to students while they are at work. Students must be given instruction, and must be supervised at all times. Consideration must always be given to hazards when allocating tasks. If any risk exists, students must N ! undertake the activity.
Hazard
Machinery including graders, back hoes, bob cats, mowers, post hole diggers, chainsaws, powered hand tools!
$lectricity including electrical extension leads to hand held e'uipment used out of doors ( such as drills, nail guns!
3e aware of any potential for electrical e'uipment or leads to make contact with water Immediately report any electrical fault in e'uipment or leads including extension leads!
2lips, trips and falls working on uneven surfaces, slippery or loose ground, embankments! #a4ardous substances and dangerous goods including pesticides, herbicides, petrol for vehicles, chainsaws and mowers!
5ear appropriate footwear boots or sturdy shoes! )o not undertake any work at height, or near an edge from which you might fall 7ollow safe handling procedures 5ear &&$ including gloves, mask, overalls! where provided )ispense and mix chemicals in well/ventilated areas Make sure chemicals are not decanted into unlabeled containers 9lean up spills immediately and dispose of waste material safely! 5ear appropriate clothing to minimise 1: radiation exposure 1se &&$ and sunscreen 3e aware of weather conditions ( rest and seek assistance if you feel that heat or cold may be affecting you 5ear clothing appropriate to the conditions Take regular rest breaks in shade 7ollow instructions and training 2eek help when you think a team lift is re'uired .eport any concerns immediately
2kin contact or accidental swallowing of chemicals e.g. from a splash! can result in nausea, allergic reaction and6or poisoning 7umes can cause headache, nausea, di44iness, vomiting
1: radiation
7atigue, heat stress in hot and6or humid conditions. )iminished concentration can result in in8uries if safety measures are not followed
Manual handling bending, reaching, pulling, lifting! 2exual harassment, work place bullying
Musculoskeletal disorders, including sprains and strains $motional stress, fear and anxiety, physical illness