Student Activity1- Types of discrimination

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Case Study 1:Discrimination based on marital status

Case Study 2:Discrimination based on disability

Case Study 3:Discrimination based on race

Case Study 4:Discrimination based on disability

Case Study 5:Discrimination based on sex

Student Activity 2 – Review questions

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  1. What is the definition of a worker?

A worker is defined as someone who receives wages or commission, regardless of the number of hours worked each week, and includes workers who work away from the employer’s premises.

  1. What NSW law/s cover/s workers for accidents and injuries in the workplace?

The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2002 and the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2003 contain the legal rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the case of accidents and injuries.

  1. Who has overall responsibility for the administration of Workers’ Compensation Laws in NSW?

WorkCover NSW has responsibility to administer the Acts of Parliament mentioned above.

  1. What is the name of the Act that disallows discrimination of any form?

The Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

  1. What are the different types of discrimination that are illegal in a workplace?
  • The Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of:
  • Carer’s responsibilities
  • Sex
  • Race, colour, ethnic or religious background, descent or nationality
  • Marital status
  • Disability (including past, present or future physical or psychiatric disability, learning disorders or any other organism capable of causing disease eg HIV)
  • Homosexuality
  • Age
  • Transgender
  1. What is harassment? Why do you think it is against the law?

Harassment is offensive, belittling or threatening behaviour directed at an individual or group. It consists of behaviour that is unwelcome, unsolicited, offensive, belittling, threatening, unreciprocated usually and repeated.

  1. What is bullying? Give some examples of bullying.

Bullying is persistent unwelcome behaviour, mostly unwarranted or invalid criticism, nit-picking, fault-finding, also exclusion, isolation, being singled out and treated differently, being shouted at, humiliated, excessive monitoring, having verbal and written warnings imposed, and much more.

  1. What is a grievance procedure?

A grievance procedure provides employees with procedures to follow if they are unhappy about a particular situation at work.

  1. When is it used?

A grievance procedure is used if an employee is unhappy about something at work and aims to resolve problems that arise in the workplace.

  1. List the procedures that a student should follow if injured during work experience or work placement .
  • Tell the supervisor
  • Make sure the student gets medical help immediately
  • Contact the school/teacher
  • Prepare a statement of how the accident happened
  1. What should an employer do to assist a student injured during work experience or work placement?
  • Seek medical help immediately
  • Contact the school emergency contact
  • Ask the doctor attending for a medical certificate
  • Complete a written report of the accident and forward it to the school

Student Activity 3 – Confidentiality and intellectual property

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QUESTION / TRUE / FALSE
1.All employers require you to be trustworthy and reliable? / 
2.You have to keep business of your employer or client confidential / 
3.Make sure identity and security checks are followed by staff / 
4.You have to be given permission to access confidential client files / 
5.You can give client information to customers / 
6.You can take confidential files home? / 
7.You are not to discuss business dealings with clients outside work? / 
8.A breach of confidentially will affect a business’s reputation and cause financial loss? / 
9.An employee can be dismissed if information is given out? / 
10.It is unlikely that any legal action will be taken if confidential information is given out? / 
11.You can not copy and sell as your own anything from the workplace / 
12.Copyright legislation is the Copyright Act 1968 / 
13.The Copyright Act protects creative laws from unauthorised use by people / 
14.Copyright allows creators to benefit financially and remain in control of their work. / 
15.Novels, computer programs and sound recordings are not covered by copyright laws / 
16.Copyright protection is not automatic. You need to register your work / 
17.The copyright notice is not necessary for protection but may help an author prove ownership / 
18.A copyright notice includes the symbol ©, name of the author and the year of creation / 
19.Ideas are protected by copyright / 
20.Breaches of copyright occur if work is copied or reproduced without permission of the copyright owners / 
Student Activity 4 – Work Safe Essentials

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Watch the video, Work Safety Essentials, that accompanies this resource and then answer the questions below.

  1. Name three ways that a substance can enter the body.
  • Absorbed through the skin or eyes
  • Inhaled through the nose or mouth
  • Ingested when swallowing
  1. List the 6 steps that are important when lifting an object.
  • Plan the lift
  • Stand close to the load
  • Get a firm grip
  • Lift smoothly
  • Keep the load close to your body
  1. When lifting an object, you should keep your back straight and make sure the load is close to your body.
  1. List four actions that you should take in the case of a fire.
  • Assist any person in immediate danger if safe to do so
  • Close the door, raise the alarm and call emergency services
  • Attack the fire but only if it is safe to do so
  • Evacuate to an assembly area and remain there until everyone is accounted for and the all clear has been given
  1. What does PPE stand for? Personal Protection Equipment
  1. What must be considered when choosing PPE?

It is important to:

  • Make sure the PPE matches the hazard
  • PPE fits correctly, be comfortable and is compatible with other items of PPE
  1. Does making use of PPE eliminate the risk of a hazard occurring?

No. PPE limits exposure t0 hazards; however, the hazards are still there. It is important to make sure other control measures are in place to reduce risks.

  1. What types/s of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?

Carbon dioxide extinguishers and dry chemical (powder) extinguishers can be used on electrical fires.

  1. What are the most common workplace accidents?

Slips, trips and falls are the most common workplace accidents.

  1. List some ways that can help reduce the risk of accidents caused by slips, trips and falls?
  • Stay alert
  • Spot hazards
  • Report hazards immediately
  • Keep all aisles, stairs and walkways clear
  • Slow down when travelling over greasy surfaces
  • Apply non-slip strips or mats to hazard areas such as steps and any slippery areas
  • Choose non-slip footwear
  • Clean up spills immediately.
  • Alert others in the area to the hazard
  • Well lit work area
  • Use handrails
  • Don’t jump down from equipment
  • Take care when going up or down stairs

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