PUBH6002: Work Health and Safety Assessment Report - Canberra Hospital

This report presents a work health safety (WHS) assessment conducted for a hospital/healthcare organization located in Canberra. The assessment identifies various hazards associated with the use of elevated beds, wheelchairs, trolleys, and carts, as well as issues like wet floors, handling critical care patients, and vulnerable populations such as nurses. Each hazard is analyzed in terms of potential harm, existing risk controls, current risk ratings, and required additional controls. The report emphasizes the importance of staff training, implementation of safety protocols, and establishment of support services to mitigate risks and improve overall workplace safety. The assessment considers both physical and psychological hazards, including those related to patient handling, infectious diseases, and workplace bullying, and proposes specific interventions to reduce the likelihood and severity of incidents. The report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of WHS challenges and recommendations for a safer and healthier work environment.