Work Health & Safety Awareness Lesson Plan
Work Health & Safety Awareness Lesson Plan Work Health & Safety Awareness Lesson Plan
PPT 18:Speaker notes:If operating a service vehicle, or an Army funded hire car, you are to comply withDRTIs. Of particular note, all Army drivers are to have a Zero Blood Alcohol Level.Almost a third of the drivers / riders involved in fatal vehicle accidents on Australianroads in 2009 had a blood alcohol level of 0.05 g/100ml (or over).INSERT ANY RELEVANT STATE / TERRITORY ROAD RULES (IF APPLICABLE)The driver of a Defence vehicle involved in a vehicle accident is to take the followingactions:• Stop the vehicle, dismount and make the area safe.• Administer first aid to anyone injured. Anyone injured is not to be movedexcept where further injury is likely due to fire, gas, explosion, drowning etc.• If an injured person is bleeding:1. The driver is to wear surgical gloves to guard against possibleinfection.2. If gloves are not available, care is to be taken to ensure the injuredperson’s blood does not come into contact with open cuts. The driveris to wash their hands immediately after rendering assistance.3. If the injured person’s blood contacts the driver’s skin, the driver is towash with warm soapy water and contact a medical officer within 24hours.• Call or arrange for an ambulance (if required).• Move the Defence vehicle to a safe position only if it is creating a hazard toother traffic.• Report the accident to the Unit Transport Manager, and to the civilian policein the event of:1. the death or injury of any personnel, or2. when another vehicle or property is damaged or livestock is injured.• Exchange names, addresses (unit), vehicle registration numbers andinsurance company details with the other driver(s). Civilians can be advisedto contact the Defence Insurance Office (DIO) on 1800 990 900 regardingany questions on procedures for claims.• Obey any direction given by either civilian or service police. Instances ofpolice directed assistance are to be reported to the Unit TransportManager.• DO NOT admit liability for the accident or make any statement regardingpayment of compensation or repair by the Commonwealth.[NEXT SLIDE]Page 12 of 14
PPT 19:Speaker notes:In order to sustain Army’s capability, high levels of retention must be achieved throughthe appropriate management of medical related incapacity.All Army members have a responsibility under the WHS Act to report any change ofcircumstances that may impact their performance in the workplace.Where an injury or illness is attributable to service prior to 2004 - the ADF membercomes under the provisions of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.In certain circumstances, the member may also have an entitlement under theVeterans’ Entitlement Act 1986. Both Acts, with respect to compensation, areadministered within the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) by the MilitaryCompensation and Rehabilitation Service (MCRS). Post 2004, the MilitaryRehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 applies.The aim of rehabilitation is to maximise the potential of personnel who have sustainedimpairment or incapacity as a result of a service injury or disease. Rehabilitationshould restore personnel to at least the same physical, psychological, social,vocational and educational status that they enjoyed prior to any injury or disease.Members are to actively participate in a Rehabilitation Assessment and RehabilitationPlan (when required). Failure on a member's part to participate can result indisciplinary and / or administrative sanctions, and may prejudice compensation claimoutcomes.Members who consider their injury or illness to be related to their ADF service areentitled to lodge a compensation claim – the unit Rehabilitation Advisor can assist.[NEXT SLIDE]PPT 20:Speaker Notes:Today’s training has covered a broad range of topics in a fairly short amount of time.All unit personnel must be cognisant of their inherent safety responsibilities.All unit personnel should familiarise themselves with (UNIT OHS STANDINGORDERS or UNIT SAFETY DIRECTIVE) which details the bulk of the informationcovered in this presentation.Safety is everyone’s responsibility and this concept underpins all safe systems ofwork. As a member of the Army you are to contribute to ArmySAFE by carrying outthe following as an automatic part of every activity they undertake:Page 13 of 14
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PPT 19:Speaker notes:In order to sustain Army’s capability, high levels of retention must be achieved throughthe appropriate management of medical related incapacity.All Army members have a responsibility under the WHS Act to report any change ofcircumstances that may impact their performance in the workplace.Where an injury or illness is attributable to service prior to 2004 - the ADF membercomes under the provisions of the <strong>Safety</strong>, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.In certain circumstances, the member may also have an entitlement under theVeterans’ Entitlement Act 1986. Both Acts, with respect to compensation, areadministered within the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) by the MilitaryCompensation and Rehabilitation Service (MCRS). Post 2004, the MilitaryRehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 applies.The aim of rehabilitation is to maximise the potential of personnel who have sustainedimpairment or incapacity as a result of a service injury or disease. Rehabilitationshould restore personnel to at least the same physical, psychological, social,vocational and educational status that they enjoyed prior to any injury or disease.Members are to actively participate in a Rehabilitation Assessment and Rehabilitation<strong>Plan</strong> (when required). Failure on a member's part to participate can result indisciplinary and / or administrative sanctions, and may prejudice compensation claimoutcomes.Members who consider their injury or illness to be related to their ADF service areentitled to lodge a compensation claim – the unit Rehabilitation Advisor can assist.[NEXT SLIDE]PPT 20:Speaker Notes:Today’s training has covered a broad range of topics in a fairly short amount of time.All unit personnel must be cognisant of their inherent safety responsibilities.All unit personnel should familiarise themselves with (UNIT OHS STANDINGORDERS or UNIT SAFETY DIRECTIVE) which details the bulk of the informationcovered in this presentation.<strong>Safety</strong> is everyone’s responsibility and this concept underpins all safe systems ofwork. As a member of the Army you are to contribute to ArmySAFE by carrying outthe following as an automatic part of every activity they undertake:Page 13 of 14
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