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WHS Booklet Page 32Discrimination, Coercive and MisleadingConductUnder WHS some conduct is considered to be discriminatory. It is against the law to engage in discriminatoryconduct for a prohibited reason. The aim of this is to effectively allow workers and prospective workers the right toperform allowed safety-related functions or activities and to raise any workplace health and safety issues withoutfear of retribution.Discriminatory conductIt is people who are considered to be workers or prospective workers under the WHS legislation that are protectedby the unlawful act of discriminatory conduct. Conduct that is considered discriminatory involves treating someoneto their disadvantage in their position, prospective position or work arrangements.A person engages in discriminatory conduct if they:- dismiss a worker;- terminate a contract for services with a worker;- put a worker to his or her detriment in the engagement of the worker;- alter the position of the worker to their detriment;- refuse or fail to offer to engage a prospective worker;- treat a prospective worker less favourably than another prospective worker would be treated in offeringterms of engagement;- terminate a commercial arrangement with another person; or- refuse or fail to enter into a commercial arrangement with another person.Discriminatory conduct also includes taking action or threatening to take action referred to above. A person mustnot induce or coerce another person to do the above things...© Copyright/DisclaimerJanuary 2013
WHS Booklet Page 76First AidDefinitions“First aid” is the immediate treatment or care given to a person suffering from an injury or illness until moreadvanced care is provided or the person recovers.First aider” is a person who has successfully completed a nationally accredited training course or an equivalentlevel of training that has given them the competencies required to administer first aid.“First aid equipment” includes first aid kits and other equipment used to treat injuries and illnesses.“First aid facilities” include first aid rooms, health centres, clean water supplies and other facilities needed foradministering first aid.“High risk workplace” means a workplace where workers are exposed to hazards that could result in seriousinjury or illness and would require first aid.“Low risk workplace” means a workplace where workers are not exposed to hazards that could result in seriousinjury or illness such as offices, shops or libraries. Potential work-related injuries and illnesses requiring first aidwould be minor in nature.What do PCBUs need to do?When considering how to provide first aid, a PCBU must:1. Consider all relevant issuesTake into account all relevant matters, which includes:- the nature of work being carried out at the workplace;- the nature of hazards at the workplace;- the size, location and nature of the workplace; and- the number and composition of workers at the workplace.2. First aid roomWorkplaces need to conduct a risk assessment to see whether they need to have a dedicated first aidroom...© Copyright/DisclaimerJanuary 2013
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