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HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for

Identify a hazard from each of the following categories and explain what you would do in each instance:
➢ Environmental
➢ Client-based
➢ Staff-based
➢ People based

All answers will vary depending on the examples that the learner picks.

Give the best answer you can. If organisational policy stipulates action, include this.

All answers will vary between learners, but may include:
 Cordon the area off, mop it up, then look to see where the leak came from, reporting the issue if necessary.

All answers will vary between learners depending on their organisation and the policies and procedures that are in place. Their answers should demonstrate that they understand how these policies and procedures apply to the situations above.

Identify an emergency situation that could occur at work: ➢ Gas leak
➢ Building collapse
➢ Flood
➢ Bomb alert
➢ Other.

Next, demonstrate how it could be done with no regard for safety and explain each risk associated with this method. Note: do not actually do the task in this way, but indicate and use gestures to show how it would be done hypothetically to explain your answer.

All answers will vary.

Describe an action or task to be carried out that belongs in your category.

Next, individually demonstrate how you would handle it correctly, explaining any specific points, such as ‘keep your back straight,’ or a particular grip, etc.

What conclusion do you come to?

All answers will vary. You can provide the class with a standard form or let them source their own online. It would be beneficial if everyone used the same form, but not essential.

Identify a situation in which you would be required to apply additional infection control procedures.

➢ Why is it needed?

➢ Being extra careful with managing this person’s: o Blood
o Semen / pre-seminal fluid
o Vaginal fluids
o Anal fluids / mucus
➢ And to a lesser extent:
o Faecal matter
o Nasal mucus
o Saliva
o Sweat
o Tears
o Urine

o Vomit

2. Sophie seems to catch every sniffle and sneeze that is going in the building. Why could this be? How can she avoid catching everything?

3. Andrew has caught head lice three times this year so far and is sure he is getting them from work, as each time he has caught them he has been doing overtime at another residential home. How could this be? What can he do to tackle this issue?

For each of the following, give an example of how you could meet these requirements: ➢ Work safely
➢ Wear PPE where required
➢ Follow safety procedures and requirements
➢ Not destroy or compromise equipment and resources provided to them
➢ Not interfere with safety equipment
➢ Not act in a way that compromises the safety of yourself, colleagues, clients and the public➢ Report WHS issues / hazards, etc.

All answers will vary. Learners should identify an action they could take to give an example of each point.

What types of inspection are carried out in your workplace? How are you expected to follow up on areas of concern?

Learners may reference different types of inspection, depending on the nature of their organisations. However, the main types are as follows.

➢ You noticed that the front porch was leaking into the hallway?➢ You saw someone lifting something incorrectly?

➢ You identified that a resident had the flu?

Broken hoist: tell relevant manager by finding him and telling him, so he can arrange a repair.

Identify any equipment that poses a risk in your workplace. What safety measures and precautions are in place to limit the risks associated with this equipment?

➢ Depression
➢ Anxiety
➢ Irritability
➢ Lack of confidence

Identify the primary purposes of workplace debriefing sessions.

All answers will vary depending on the learner and the organisation they work for but the learner should be able to answer each question competently.

This is a demonstrative/role-playing activity. Your instructor will set up a scene for you to encounter. You will have to:
➢ Risk assess the task/situation.

Completed answers should be attached to the workbook.

They must individually, answer the following questions in full to show their competency of each element:
1. Follow safe work practices for direct client care
2. Follow safe work practices for manual handling
3. Follow safe work practices for infection control
4. Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace
5. Reflect on own safe work practices

To be prepared and to avoid accident or injury.

4. What are Manual Handling Codes of Conduct for?

7. Why is it useful to identify the risks of infection?

So you can prepare yourself and take preventative action – before it is too late! 8. How can you incorporate standard precautions into your work routine?

For example, if there is an increased risk of infection or an outbreak has happened. 11. Why should staff be constantly mindful of infection risks?

They can act as carriers and infect other staff and clients. Disruption caused by time off work, etc. 12. What should you do if you identify a hazard during work duties? Why?

To fulfil organisational and legal obligations and to ensure that the issue is dealt with properly.

15. How would you find out about your workplace procedures and instructions for dealing with risks and hazards?

To ensure a mutually beneficial and safe workplace for all.

18. Why is it important to ask advice from people who are related to or understand your role or department?

To make sure your report is received, follow protocol, etc. 21. Why should you support risk control procedures?

To help ensure the safety of myself, colleagues, clients and the public. 22. Why should stress and fatigue by reported at the earliest opportunity?