Task-1
Assessment Instructions
In this you plan and undertake an audit of the documented framework of WHS management system at workplace and report on the outcomes to manager .
Procedure
- Develop a plan and timeline for the WHS systems documentation audit it must be approved by facilitator before goes further. The facilitator will provide details of the workplace you will be visiting and have discussed it with manager.
- Arrange appointment with WHS manager at workplace and discuss plan with manager and assessor both. Aware of the alterations according to time and availability. Evidence can be a meeting minutes. Discuss the quality systems frameworks that the organisation have and its impact on WHS system.
- Perform the audit using documents provided by manager and any area of work you may visit.
- Develop the audit checklist and ensure it evaluate WHS system in line with organisation quality systems framework and check it with assessor and workplace WHS manager.
- Evaluate the result of audit by providing summaries wherever required. Plan actions for an problem that might occurs. Ensure that you do hazard identification for each of the stages that will be involved in this changes to workplace. Suggest method for communicating the findings to managers and employees.
- Present audit report to WHS manager.
To be competent successfully demonstrate the following:
- Plan audit process including time line for completion.
- Develop audit checklist
- Log books of activities including minutes of meetings and all development time and actions undertaken.
- Audit report including data summaries, analysis and proposals for action and communication strategies.
Task-2
Assessment Instructions
There is large amount of WHS data in workplace which is useful for variety of areas. As a effective manager you must be able to summarise and analyse variety of WHS data and also identify trends and suggest possible actions to address any issue arising from the data.
Procedure
- Read carefully all the given WHS data.
- Summarise the data using tables and graphs. For example you may consider calculating and graphs for Lost Time Injury Frequency , Average Time Lost Rate.
- Analyse trend and patterns within data.
- Use this patterns to deal with any identified WHS issues.
- Compile a report comprising step 2-4
- Ask your facilitator for further clarification.
To be competent demonstrate the following successfully:
- Reports includes tables and graphs
- It includes analysis of data and suggestions on actions to address issues arising from data analysis
Task-3
Assessment Instructions
This is an individual assessment. You are required to answer series of questions. You must answer all questions with examples wherever appropriate. Answer appropriately each in detail. Ask your facilitator to help if needed.
Procedure
- Read questions carefully and answer appropriately
- Ask facilitator if questions are unclear.
To be competent demonstrate following successfully
Each question must be answered completely.
Question1:Complete the table by ticking one column for each document:
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To be followed unless you can prove a safer method of operation |
Advisor only |
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WHS Act2011 |
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First Aid Code of Practice |
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Officewise- a guide to health and safety in office |
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Dangerous goods Act |
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WHS Regulation 2011 |
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Prevention of Falls In General Construction Code of Practice |
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Transferring People Safety- A Guide to Managing Risk |
Question 2 Resources and Responsibilities case study
John has noticed an increase in the number of injuries and back discomfort among warehouse staff after the introduction of a number of new products. He has therefore developed a new policy on manual order picking to address some of the issues.
The policy is noted below:
Policy 234 – Manual Order Picking
All manual order picking tasks will be undertaken safely with appropriate equipment used to maximise employees working in the Best Working Zone – close to the body between the shoulders and knees.
Question 2a: Determine four human and financial resources that will be required for this policy to operate effectively.
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Financial resources |
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Question 2b: Determine three responsibilities that different employees and managers will need for policy implementation.
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Responsibilities |
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John- WHS Manager |
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Brad- Maintenance Manager |
1. 2. 3. |
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Justin- Warehouse Supervisor |
1. 2. 3. |
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Colin- Order Picker |
1. 2. 3. |
QUESTION 3: Hazard and Risk Control Case Study
Mario have started own plumbing business after many year of experience as contract plumber. He knows the hazards associated and have to think in concern to new shop and warehouse. He needs forklift to move boxes of fittings, piping and some tall racking in warehouse to provide storage space. He need unloading area and parking for customers and appropriate lightening and shelving and customer service counter and warehouse and shop safety at night.
Identify three key hazards and assess their risk using table and two control strategies for each but ensure one must be from the lower end of hierarchy and other from higher end.
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Hazards |
Risk Assessment |
Control Strategies |
Control Hierarchy Level |
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Risk Assessment Table
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Result |
Less than 2 days off work |
A week or more off work |
Death or permanent disability |
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Frequency |
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Rare |
Low |
Low |
Medium |
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Infrequent |
Low |
Medium |
High |
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Frequent |
Medium |
High |
High |
QUESTION 4: Induction and Training Case Study
Mario has some new staff beginning next week. He needs to ensure that they are ready to start work safely and are able to continue to work safely, building his business over the years to come. Question 4a: Develop a list of broad headings for six induction activities for Mario’s employees using the format given below. Six Broad Induction Activities:
Six Broad Induction Activities:
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Question 4b: Determine six key areas of training and competency that will be important to support the WHS management system in the company. Ensure that you think all of the areas of responsibility that his staff will have.
Key Areas of Training and Competency:
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QUESTION 5: Communication Case Study
Mario has realised that WHS management has a lot to do with communication and good relevant ongoing systems. He realises that he needs to plan communication methods that are helpful for his managers as well as his employees.
Determine six communication strategies for Mario’s company using format given below. Identify which are more appropriate for managers and employees and which will be useful by noting this in the right column of the table. Ensure that there is at least one from each of the managers, employees or both categories.
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Communication Strategies |
Managers / Employees / Both |
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