Step monitoring and reviewing assessment task

Strathfield College

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Student Assessment Task 1

A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.

Task summary

This is an open book test, to be completed in the classroom.

 Access to textbooks and other learning materials

 Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access

Assessment criteria

All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task satisfactorily.

You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.

Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.

Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Examine – when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Summarise – when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

1. List three examples of ‘structure’ considerations that need to be accommodated when establishing a WHS management system (WHSMS).

Hierarchical organisation of the workplace in terms of individual staff members roles and responsibility Flow of activity
Physical layout

4. Identify five examples of actions that a business needs to take to be legally compliant under WHS legislation.

Exercise due diligence in respect to WHS
Report of all incidents
Develop safe operating protocols

procedures. (The information does not always have to be written - it can be spoken, or in the form of videos and tapes.)

When making decisions
When proposing changes that may effect the health and safety of workers
When you are making about consulting procedure, resolving safety issues monitoring workers health and conditions and providing training.

8. Identify who the employers are required to consult with regarding WHS issues.

1 main role is to represent workers on health and safety issues with the workplace, 2 monitor the measures taken by the employer,
3 investigate the complaints from their work group members, and.

4 look into anything that might be a health and safety risk to the workers they represent.

13. List five acceptable ways in which workplace hazard identification might occur.

Doing workplace hazard inspections
Consulting with employees
Visually watching work being completed

15. List the six classifications of risk controls provided for in the ‘Hierarchy of Risk Controls’.

Eliminating the Risk (Level One)
Substituting the Risk (Level Tw0)
Isolate the Risk (Level Three)
Engineering Controls (Level Four)
Administrative Controls (Level Five)
Personal Protective Equipment (Level Six)

Training and induction records.

Register of Injuries.

Update it on regular basis

Paper or in electronic format

19. List the three WHS responsibilities imposed on employees in a workplace.

Providing necessary health and safety instruction, supervision & training. Ensuring all staff understands their roles and responsibilities. Providing necessary protective gear and equipment.

protecting workers and other persons from harm by requiring duty holders to eliminate or minimise risk. providing for fair and effective representation, consultation and cooperation.

22. Detail comprehensive details of the Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice ‘Hazardous manual tasks’.

23. Outline the components of WHS Codes.

There are three primary components to the details outlined in the WHS laws. These components include the WHS Act, the WHS regulations, and the WHS Code of Practice. The scope of each component varies. The Safety Act is a description of health and safety laws that are introduced as legislation.

25. Identify ten possible ramifications for employers who fail to observe OHS or WHS laws and COPs.

Court imposed penalties or fines
Require to comply with an enforced undertaking
Need to comply with PIN(provisional improvement notice) Receipt of letter of warnings
Need to observe court imposed injunctions
Possibility of workplace accidents and injury.

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29. List five possible considerations in the formulation of WHS policies and procedures for ‘workplace emergencies’.

• emergency procedures, including: an effective response to an emergency
• evacuation procedures
• notifying emergency service organisations at the earliest opportunity
• medical treatment and assistance, and
• effective communication between the person authorised to coordinate the emergency response and all people at the workplace
• testing of the emergency procedures—including the frequency of testing, and
• information, training and instruction to relevant workers in relation to implementing the emergency procedures.

Specific evacuation procedures for high-rise buildings. ... Procedures for assisting visitors and employees to evacuate.

31. List five possible considerations in the formulation of WHS policies and procedures for ‘handling chemicals and hazardous substances’.

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-to assist an injured person,
-to allow emergency services to remove a deceased person, or
-that is essential to make the site safe or to minimise the risk of a further notifiable incident
-to comply with a police investigation or
-with an inspector of the regulator where permission has been given.

1 If the situation is still dangerous or high-risk, call emergency services immediately on 000

2 Confirm if the incident is notifiable
Find out what type of incidents must be notified.

Call 13 23 60.

5 Report the incident in writing within 48 hours
Once you have completed and submitted the online incident notification form, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your records.

36. List five possible considerations in the formulation of WHS policies and procedures for ‘ongoing monitoring of risk control’.

Step 1: Hazard identification. This is the process of examining each work area and work task for the purpose of identifying all the hazards which are “inherent in the job”. ...
Step 2: Risk identification.

Step 5: Documenting the process. ...

Step 6: Monitoring and reviewing.

1. Talk to one another.

2. Listen to each other's concerns.

40. List five possible considerations in the formulation of WHS policies and procedures for ‘risk assessments and reporting’.

identify which workers are at risk of exposure
determine what sources and processes are causing the risk
identify if and what kind of control measures should be implemented, and check the effectiveness of existing control measures.

No single list of safety rules works for every business.

• Develop safety rules based on standard industry practices and accident experience.

42. List five possible considerations in the formulation of WHS policies and procedures for ‘secure management of cash’.

operating security devices and alarms
communication systems
staffing levels
cash limits
planning transport routes and times to minimise predictability confidentiality about procedures and security devices
situational awareness and how to identify suspicious behaviour

2. Always do a pre-shift inspection of the equipment. Inspection items should include brakes, steering, warning devices, safety devices, mast, tires and all controls. Log damages, flag problems and notify management of any and all issues. Do not allow a damaged or unsafe piece of equipment to be operated until it is fixed or repaired.

3. Make sure the load is secure, stable and appropriate for the piece of equipment being utilized. 4. Always insure the operator has clear visibility when in motion. Use helpers if necessary.

45. List five possible considerations in the formulation of WHS policies and procedures for ‘secure management of keys’.

1 Using the correct procedure to update system certificates and keys
2 Updating certificate and keys before they expire
3 Dealing with proprietary issues when keeping track of crypto updates with legacy systems 4 Locating remote devices that need to be updated
5 Lacking overview as to the purpose, location and why various systems are used

4 Find out more about keeping your workplace safe.

5 the placement of entry and exits for easy monitoring by staff
6 adequate lighting, particularly in the product and sales areas
7 the layout of the product area — should be spacious, and customers always in view 8 secure counters for staff, perhaps on raised platforms.

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systems.

Evaluate the risks and decide on control measures.
Record your findings and implement them.

Review your assessment and update if necessary.

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Step 1 - Identify hazards. Find out what could cause harm. Step 2 - Assess risks.

Step 3 - Control risks.

reporting the issue verbally to your supervisor or manager
reporting the issue through the workplace's hazard reporting procedures raising the issue with the health and safety representative
raising the issue with management through your union representative

59. Identify the role workplace risk assessment template documents describing their contents.

Health and safety policies and procedures.
Standard operating procedures.

Workplace health and safety committee meeting minutes.

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Step 1: Identify the hazards.

Step 2: Decide who might be harmed and how. ...

A worker slips on condensation that had dripped onto the floor but doesn’t fall (this time).

A worker trips over an unmarked step and falls without injury.

Check to Make Sure the Information Is Complete and Correct. Record the Information to Save It.

Consolidate and Review the Information.