Step 1 - Identify the hazards

Demands

Includes issues like workload, work patterns, and the work environment.

The standard is that:

• Employees indicate that they are able to cope with the demands of their jobs; and
• Systems are in place locally to respond to any individual concerns.
  

What should be happening / states to be achieved:

• The organisation provides employees with adequate and achievable demands in relation to the agreed hours of work
• People skills and abilities are matched to the job demands.
• Jobs are designed to be within the capabilities of employees.
• Employees concerns about their work environment are addressed.

 

Next: Control