OHS Awareness NSW Taxi Operators - NSW Taxi Industry

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Hazards (Problem) (Delete if not applicable) Dangers from office equipment or facilities or supplies Taxi driver All other staff Stress from abuse Taxi driver All other staff Specific dangers to drivers and passengers in Wheelchair Accessible Taxis (WATS) Taxi driver Risks (Harm) (Add or delete) Injuries from fire Injuries from electrical shock Scalding from hot water Tripping or slipping Injury or trauma from robbery Trauma, psychological injury Specific injuries caused through: Lifting Manoeuvring wheelchair Folding wheelchair Anchoring wheelchair Anchoring passenger Using the ramp / hoist Control (Solution) (Tick or delete) Regular inspections of fire alarms, equipment and fire exits Staff and drivers trained in fire evacuation Fire safety notices displayed Regular inspection of electrical equipment, cords and plugs Any spills cleaned up immediately as policy Office kept free from obstacles likely to lead to injury Staff aware of safe lifting Regular safety inspection of office facilities and equipment Any safety issues to be reported to operator Policy on avoidance of abuse in workplace Psychological trauma counselling available if appropriate Operator to discuss issues such as passenger abuse with driver Driver to be coached if required in specific techniques New WATS driver must complete and be assessed as competent in the NSW Taxicare Course for WATS drivers. Available through Taxi Network outside Sydney and as face-to-face NSW Taxi Council course in Sydney. OHS Awareness for NSW Taxi Operators: Information Guide NSW Taxi Industry Association Page 36 Control (Solution) (Add further solutions here)
Hazards (Problem) (Delete if not applicable) Mechanical repairs by driver Taxi driver Violence in the workplace from other staff and base taxi drivers Taxi driver All other staff Risks (Harm) (Add or delete) Injury through road accidents caused by unlicensed repairer Injury to driver carrying out repair Physical injury Trauma Control (Solution) (Tick or delete) No repairs requiring a licensed mechanic to be carried out by driver or operator unless they are a licensed mechanic Regular inspections and maintenance of vehicles Driver only to undertake minor maintenance if trained and/or competent Minimum training to include Removing radiator cap safely Using a vehicle jack safely Dangers from battery acid Encourage good workplace relations between staff (including drivers) Promote the fact that harassment and bullying will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action Be aware of signs of potential violence such as constant arguing, raised voices, physical gestures Promote understanding and reporting procedures of signs of violence throughout the workplace Prepare procedures in response to signs of violence such as counselling, adjusting the roster OHS Awareness for NSW Taxi Operators: Information Guide NSW Taxi Industry Association Page 37 Control (Solution) (Add further solutions here)
Page 1 and 2: OHS Awareness for NSW Taxi Operator
Page 3 and 4: Introduction This Information Guide
Page 5 and 6: Step 1: Set Up OHS System OHS Polic
Page 7 and 8: Step 1: Hazard Identification Hazar
Page 9 and 10: Step 3: Risk Control So far we have
Page 11 and 12: Risk Management Tables for NSW Taxi
Page 13 and 14: Step 3: Manage Workers Compensation
Page 15 and 16: Provisional liability Your insurer
Page 17 and 18: What is Suitable Employment? It is
Page 19 and 20: Role of the Rehabilitation Provider
Page 21 and 22: How would you resolve a dispute abo
Page 23 and 24: Appendix 1. Sample OHS Policy for N
Page 25 and 26: Appendix 3. Sample OHS Declaration
Page 27 and 28: Appendix 5. Risk Management Tables
Page 29 and 30: Hazards (Problem) (Delete if not ap
Page 35: Hazards (Problem) (Delete if not ap
Page 39: Copy this page for your own use. Ha
Page 42 and 43: Contents Page Copyright 2 Module Ov
Page 44 and 45: 1. OH&S and Taxi Driving As a new T
Page 46 and 47: How you can take part in the manage
Page 48 and 49: 4. Risk of dangerous locations In a
Page 50 and 51: 3. Reduce the risk of robbery As a
Page 52 and 53: 1. How to test that the camera is w
Page 54 and 55: After an Attack or Robbery If you h
Page 56 and 57: 3. Safe Driving and Fatigue Managem
Page 58 and 59: Fatigue Management Several useful f
Page 60 and 61: 5. Accident or Breakdown Safety Pro
Page 62 and 63: Exercise Since taxi drivers spend m
Page 64 and 65: Stress Management Stress and the Ta
Page 66 and 67: Friendly approach Remember that if
Page 68 and 69: Worker’s Compensation Your Taxi O
Page 70: Useful Website Links for this Modul

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