Australia Model Code of Practice Managing the Risks of Biological Hazards at Work
Chapter 7 Implementing control measures: testing, policies, training and maintenance – Australia Model Code of Practice Managing the Risks of Biological Hazards at Work

Australia Model Code of Practice Managing the Risks of Biological Hazards at Work 7.3: Provide the information, training, instruction and supervision necessary to protect workers from foreseeable biological hazards, suitable and adequate for them, covering sources, exposure and harm, the controls in place, PPE use, fit, storage, maintenance and disposal, vaccination recommendations, the policies and procedures, and exposure reporting and medical advice; delivered by a person with appropriate expertise, in understandable and culturally appropriate forms, through consulted communication methods, with regular reminders, two-way feedback, and information to other persons entering the workplace

What does 7.3 require?

The PCBU must give workers whatever information, training, instruction or supervision is needed to protect them from exposure, or possible exposure, to reasonably foreseeable biological hazards, and must make sure it fits the workers who receive it. Workers should come away understanding the hazards present, where they come from, how exposure happens and what harm follows; the controls in place; how to don, doff, fit, store, maintain and safely discard PPE; any vaccination recommendations; the policies and procedures to follow; and the steps and reporting required after an exposure or possible exposure, including when to get medical advice (Chapter 10). Where reasonably practicable the material should come from someone with real expertise in human health, infection prevention and control or WHS, be presented so that workers readily understand it with regard to literacy and cultural and linguistic background (young or culturally diverse seasonal farm workers may need a tailored induction), and travel through channels chosen with the workers, whether intranet articles, stand-up meetings, web pages, emails, signs or posters. Communication runs both ways and never stops: workers get regular reminders of the controls and of their legal duty to follow reasonable instructions, policies and procedures, and are invited to report compliance problems and suggest improvements. Customers, visitors and clients entering the workplace are told what hazards exist and which controls and policies they must observe to keep themselves and others safe.

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