❓ A parliamentary question regarding WorkSafe improvement notices issued to schools between 2000-2004, detailing the types of issues identified and the number of outstanding notices. The response provides a summary of issues but not specific school details due to resource constraints.
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(b) what are the names of the schools and what do the improvement notices relate to at each of the schools; and (c) how many of these improvement notices are yet to be fully complied with?
(c) how many of these improvement notices are yet to be fully complied with?
(c) how many of these improvement notices are yet to be fully complied with?
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Answered
17 August 2004
Responded by
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection
Response time
63 days
(a) 2000 14
2001 6
2002 74
2003 135
2004 61
(b) The resources required to provide the level of detail requested are significant. If the Hon Member requires specific information, a briefing can be arranged with WorkSafe. However, the following list indicates the range of issues addressed by the WorkSafe improvement notices:
2000
· slips/trips/falls hazards;
· cooling unit immediately next to soil & organic matter;
· plant and machine hazards; and
· dust extraction.
2001
· hazard of violence at the workplace;
· dust extraction;
· flashback hazards; and
· electrical hazards.
2002
· welding hazards;
· hazardous substances;
· inadequate protection from heat and sun;
· electrical hazards;
· machine and plant guarding hazards;
· inadequate safety induction;
· inadequate fire safety and procedures awareness;
· slips/trips/falls hazards;
· structural concerns; and
· hazardous substances not stored correctly.
2003
· machine and plant guarding hazards;
· hazard of violence at the workplace;
· hazardous substances;
· slips/trips/falls hazards;
· hazardous materials;
· electrical hazards;
· first aid training;
· dust extraction and ventilation; and
· welding hazards.
2004
· slips/trips/falls hazards;
· hazard of violence at the workplace;
· manual handling hazards;
· inappropriate workstations; and
· emergency stop buttons.
(c) 21
2001 6
2002 74
2003 135
2004 61
(b) The resources required to provide the level of detail requested are significant. If the Hon Member requires specific information, a briefing can be arranged with WorkSafe. However, the following list indicates the range of issues addressed by the WorkSafe improvement notices:
2000
· slips/trips/falls hazards;
· cooling unit immediately next to soil & organic matter;
· plant and machine hazards; and
· dust extraction.
2001
· hazard of violence at the workplace;
· dust extraction;
· flashback hazards; and
· electrical hazards.
2002
· welding hazards;
· hazardous substances;
· inadequate protection from heat and sun;
· electrical hazards;
· machine and plant guarding hazards;
· inadequate safety induction;
· inadequate fire safety and procedures awareness;
· slips/trips/falls hazards;
· structural concerns; and
· hazardous substances not stored correctly.
2003
· machine and plant guarding hazards;
· hazard of violence at the workplace;
· hazardous substances;
· slips/trips/falls hazards;
· hazardous materials;
· electrical hazards;
· first aid training;
· dust extraction and ventilation; and
· welding hazards.
2004
· slips/trips/falls hazards;
· hazard of violence at the workplace;
· manual handling hazards;
· inappropriate workstations; and
· emergency stop buttons.
(c) 21
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