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This fact sheet is for secondary school students undertaking work experience programs, and for their host employers. It can be
used as a tool to assist with task planning, and to develop appropriate induction, training and supervision to minimise any risk to
students while they are at work.
Students must be given instruction, and must be supervised at all times. Consideration must always be given to hazards
when allocating tasks. If any risk exists, students must NOT undertake the activity.
Working in roof Falls from heights Students must NOT work at heights Students must NOT work at
spaces (such as false where there is any risk of a fall heights where there is any
ceilings)
risk of a fall
Electrical capacitors, Electrocution or electric shock Students must NOT undertake any Students must NOT
electrical supply task which may place them at risk undertake any task which
from electrical sources may place them at risk from
electrical sources
Dangerous Goods Contact with dangerous goods Assess the work area before work Know the dangerous goods
(e.g. natural gas) could harm operators health begins and hazardous substances
Provide Material Safety Data Sheets you could be exposed to
Explosion could result to (MSDS) for the relevant dangerous If you are in any doubt, seek
physical injury and damage to goods advice before commencing a
property and environment Document and communicate task
emergency procedures
Obtain relevant first aid kit
Incorrectly-designed Musculoskeletal disorders, Assess workstation layout to minimise Adjust your workstation to suit
workstations including Occupational Overuse soft tissue injuries redesign may be your individual characteristics
Syndrome (OOS) chronic soft required seek assistance if
tissue injury Adjust workstation to fit operator necessary
Poor lighting Eye strain and irritation, fatigue, Re-design poorly-lit workstations Report any concern about
watering eyes Provide shades and task lamps where your workstation lighting
Glare practicable
Manual handling Musculoskeletal disorders, Schedule regular breaks Use mechanical aids
(bending, reaching, including sprains and strains Use mechanical aids where practicable provided
stretching, pulling, Encourage team lifting where Seek help when you think a
lifting, repetitive necessary team lift is required
motions, awkward
posture)
Sexual harassment, Emotional stress, fear and Establish work place policy Report any concerns
work place bullying anxiety, physical illness Provide staff briefings or training immediately