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BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area – Assessment Task 2
Assessment Cover Sheet
Unit Name
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
Unit Code
BSBWHS521
Assessment Task
Task 2
Number
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or
colluded with any other student(s).
I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken
against me according to the process explained to me.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment
tasks.
I have read and understood the assessment requirements for this unit
I understand the right to re-assessment
I understand the right to appeal the decisions made in the assessment
Student name
Wai
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
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Assessment Task 2 – Practical Task
Task summary and instructions
What is this
assessment
task about?
This Task has been designed to demonstrate your competence and
knowledge according to the elements and performance criteria,
performance evidence and foundation skills for this unit of competency.
The assessment conditions for this unit have also been taken into
consideration.
Please refer to the unit outline at
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBWHS521
The Task has been designed to create realistic conditions that reflect
those typically found in the workplace, and it uses a range of assessment
methods:
☒ Direct observation – assessed in a simulated off-the-job situation that
reflects the workplace, including role-plays.
☒ Product-based assessment – structured assessment activities such as
reports, displays, work samples, role plays, presentations, or a portfolio
of validated pieces of evidence.
You are required to address the following:
• Task 2.1 Manage work goal development
o
o
o
Locate and review WHS policies and procedures in Task 2.1.1
Adapt and amend WHS policies and procedures (Save the files
to Google Drive) in Task 2.1.2
Identify WHS duty holders and define their WHS responsibilities
in Task 2.1.3
• Task 2.2 Establish and maintain WHS consultative
arrangements
o
o
o
o
o
Set up a Staff Health and Safety Committee in Task 2.2.1.1
Communicate with staff via email in Task 2.2.1.2
Set up and maintain consultative arrangements according to
required WHS laws (Role-play) in Task 2.2.2.1
Set up the Staff Health and Safety Committee documentation in
Task 2.2.2.2
Resolve issues raised via the committee in Task 2.2.3
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Provide information about consultation via email to the CEO and
Board of Directors in Task 2.2.4
• Task 2.3 Establish and maintain procedures for effectively
identifying hazards
o
o
o
o
o
Develop procedures for ongoing hazard identification in Task 2.3.1
Develop procedures for hazard assessment and control in Task
2.3.2
Include hazard identification when planning and managing
workplace change in Task 2.3.3
Identify inadequacies in existing risk controls and the need for
expert advice in Task 2.3.4.1
Maintain procedures for selecting and implementing risk controls
in consultation with a Health and Safety Expert (Roleplay) in
Task2.3.4.2
• Task 2.4 Evaluate and maintain a work area WHS
management system
o
o
o
What do I need
to do to
complete this
task
satisfactorily?
Maintain procedures for selecting and implementing risk controls
(PPT presentation to induct new staff and train existing staff on
the WHS policy and practices) in Task 2.4.1
Use a WHS System to identify patterns of WHS risk and maintain
records in Task2.4.2
Identify and approve financial and human resources required in
Task2.4.3
Although the assessment requires group collaboration and consultation to
simulate a work environment, the assessment submission is individual
and will be marked as such.
o Submit the completed assessment tasks, according to instructions,
o Adhere to the UEC Business’s submission guidelines and timelines
for submission,
o Complete all tasks with sufficient detail and professionally present
them,
o Use your own words and reference sources appropriately,
o Meet the word count where required,
o Use the scenario provided where required or agree on alternatives
with your trainer and assessor,
o Use the templates provided as instructed,
o For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment
task, you must satisfactorily meet the elements and performance
criteria, performance evidence and foundation skills for this unit of
competency,
o If part/s of this task is not completed satisfactorily, you will be asked
to resubmit according to the UEC Business’s policies and procedures.
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Specifications
You must deliver/participate in:
1. Meeting with the CEO in Task 2.2.2.1
2. Consult with the Health and Safety Expert (trainer and assessor) in
simulated work conditions in Task 2.3.4.2
3. Develop and deliver a presentation to induct new staff and train
existing staff on the WHS policy and practices
(Provide a Presentation link (the uploaded PPT in OneDrive or
Google Drive or DropBox or similar) in Task 2.4.1
Resources and
equipment
Re-submission
opportunities
*Please note: The assessment, PowerPoint presentation, and Observation
Checklist (when it is provided as a separate document) must be
submitted as files, not links. Only the video of the presentation/role-play
should be submitted as a link to a suitable file-sharing platform such as
Google Drive, and you must keep a copy of all files until your assessment
has been graded as Satisfactory.
• Computer with Internet access
• Access to Microsoft Office suites or similar software
• Learning material
• Scenario for assessment as provided
• Appendices as provided
• Relevant policies and procedures as provided
• Templates as provided
•
•
•
•
How to avoid
plagiarism
•
•
•
You must speak to your Trainer/Assessor if you have any difficulty in
completing this task and require reasonable adjustments (e.g., can be
given as an oral assessment)
Where a student’s answers are deemed not satisfactory after the first
attempt, a resubmission attempt will be allowed.
You must carefully read an incorporate any suggestions your trainer
provides in their written feedback.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if
you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other
appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You must acknowledge your sources by citing them and listing them
in a reference list; use quotes when directly quoting; paraphrase
(using different words, grammar, word order); summarise.
quote (use the writer’s actual words); this requires the least input
from you. Use the exact words the author used, put them in “ “
marks, give the reference information including page number.
paraphrase (rewrite the writer’s ideas in your own words); this
requires more skill and requires you to use synonyms and change the
sentence structure. Keep the same meaning, change the word order
and most of the words, give reference details.
summarise (rewrite the writer’s ideas in your own words in a shorter
form); this is similar to paraphrasing. Give the author’s main ideas,
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make it clear which ideas are the author’s and which are your own,
give reference information.
Provide a reference list: this is an alphabetic list of sources and
includes authors’ names, dates, page numbers and/or URLs. If you
Google referencing guide, you will find many guides that can help you
such as this one https://libguides.library.usyd.edu.au/citation
How to
understand the
questions and
how to answer
them
effectively
The questions in this task use a range of “instructional words” such as
“identify” or “explain”, which tell you how you should answer the
question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of
response expected. Note that the following guidance is the minimum level
of response required.
•
Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you
should identify and examine the relevant aspects and key features
and how they interact to explain or interpret it. You need to show that
you have understood the theoretical aspects of the course and are
expected to write several paragraphs that give detail on the individual
aspects of the topic of the question as well as on the bigger picture.
•
Compare – when a question asks you to compare something, you
will need to show how two or more things are similar as well as how
they are different. You should ensure that you cover the various
features or key aspects as well as indicating what the consequences
of these similarities or differences are in application. You will need to
write several paragraphs and will likely need to provide examples.
•
Contrast – when a question asks you to contrast something, you will
need to show how two or more things are different. You should
ensure that you cover the various features or key aspects as well as
indicating what the consequences of these similarities or differences
are in application. You will need to write several paragraphs and will
likely need to provide practical, real-world examples.
•
Discuss – when a question asks you to discuss something, you are
required to point out important issues or features and express some
form of critical judgement. You are expected to write several
paragraphs that show a solid depth of understanding of the topic,
how this might be experienced in real life work situations, and
logically support your judgements.
•
Describe – when a question asks you to describe something, you
should state the most noticeable qualities or features. However, at the
advanced diploma level, you need to show understanding of more
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nuanced qualities, and features as well and when, how and why these
might be important. Generally, your answers will be several
paragraphs long.
•
Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you
need to explain the value of it in relevant contexts or assess it putting
forward arguments for and against it in terms of how it might be
positive or negative in certain relevant contexts. You’ll need to write
several paragraphs, ensuring that you support your arguments with
logical reasoning and practical examples.
•
Examine – this is a combination of “analyse”, where you should
provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide
critical analysis, and “describe”, where you show awareness of the
features and/or qualities of the topic. It is generally used where the
matter being examined is less clear and contained than one that
would be analysed while it is also more complex than one that would
be described.
•
Explain – when a question asks you to explain something, you
should make clear how or why something happened or the way it is.
At the advanced diploma level, you need to show you have specialised
and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge so you will need
to ensure your answers are several paragraphs long and logically
structured.
•
Identify – when a question asks you to identify something, you need
to ensure you use the correct terminology. Generally, you are
expected to give practical, real-world examples and write a response
two or three sentences long.
•
List – when a question asks you to list something, you need to
ensure you use the correct terminology and ensure your list matches
the number required by the question. If no number is set then you
are generally required to list all the items in the group. You answer
can be in point form.
•
Outline – when a question asks you to outline something, you need
to give a high-level overview or summary, giving only the main points.
Depending on the complexity of the matter and the specific question,
you might be expected to write in point form, to write several
sentences, or several paragraphs.
•
Summarise – this can be similar to “outline” and require just the
main points. However, generally you will need to write in prose – not
in bullet points – and, depending on the complexity of what you are
summarising, it may take several paragraphs. At advanced diploma
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level, you should ensure you give enough depth to demonstrate depth
of understanding of the matter you are summarising.
Assessment Task 2
Assessment Task 2 – Practical Task
Introduction
You have been appointed to the role of WHS Manager at XYZ Pty Ltd trading as Hotel ABC (ABC)
in Sydney CBD. ABC is a boutique hotel. Read the Case Study Scenario provided in a separate
document.
As part of your Departmental Manager’s role, you will have responsibilities for WHS:
• Establish a WHS management system in your work area
• Establish and maintain effective and compliant consultative arrangements for managing WHS
in your work area
• Establish and maintain procedures for effectively identifying hazards and assessing and
controlling risks in the work area
• Evaluate and maintain a work area WHS management system (WHSMS)
• Develop improvements to WHSMS to achieve organisational WHS objectives according to
organisational procedures
The above responsibilities will require the skills and knowledge learned in this unit of
competency.
Consult and engage with the CEO (this role will be played by your trainer) as needed to seek
specialist advice on organisational matters and gather further information about your assigned
tasks.
The trainer and assessor will confirm that you have consulted with them and provide feedback on
the marking sheet.
To complete the assessment tasks, you will need to access information, templates, policies and
procedures associated with XYZ Pty Ltd. Consult the policies and procedures provided in a
separate folder.
Task 2.1 Establish a WHS management system in a work area
In this task, you must demonstrate your competency in:
1.1 Locating, adapting, adopting and communicating WHS policies that comply with WHS laws
1.2 Identifying and communicating who will take care of each set of WHS responsibilities
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1.3 Identifying and approving financial adequate human resources to support the WHS
management system
Task 2.1.1 Locate and review WHS policies and procedures
In this task, you must locate and review the organisation’s WHS policy and procedure
documentation. Then you must ensure that the documents meet the organisation’s obligations
and intentions to effectively comply with all WHS laws. This will involve you updating the relevant
parts of the documentation to ensure that the last changes in the obligations on employers and
employees are effectively addressed.
You might find the list of potential WHS hazards provided by Safe Work NSW helpful:
https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z
Complete the table below.
WHS
Responsibilities
Example:
Workplace bullying
Alcohol and other
drugs
Amusement devices
Diseases
Relevant
Documentation
Prevention of
Workplace Violence
Policy
WHS Risk Management
Policy
ALCOHOL
AND OTHER DRUGS IN
THE WORKPLACE
Amusement devices
duties of event
organisers
Weaknesses or Omissions
sections 68 and 69 of the
Work Health and Safety
Act 2011
None
None – this area is adequately covered.
None
None
Task 2.1.2 Adapt and amend WHS policies and procedures
In this task, you must effectively adapt and amend the existing documentation to ensure that it is
aligned with the organisation’s operations (ie as a hotel) and so that it addresses the current
organisation’s obligations, including any recent updates to requirements.
For this task, you must address the following two key areas:
1. Use of ladders by decorators, cleaners and maintenance staff.
2. Sexual harassment.
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Adapt and amend
✓ the WHS and Risk Policy,
✓ the WHS Induction Requirements Form, and
✓ the Prevention of Workplace Violence Policy
to ensure they appropriately address these two WHS issues for hotel operations and align with
up-to-date requirements as clarified on the Safe Work NSW website: www.safework.nsw.gov.au .
Once you have completed this:
i.
Save the files to Google Drive
ii.
Make sure they are shared so the trainer/assessor can access them
iii.
Paste the links below
Document
a. WHS
and
Risk
Policy:
b. WHS
Inducti
on
Require
ments
Form:
c. Prevent
ion of
Workpl
ace
Violenc
e
Policy:
Google Drive Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lsf_4PSgZkWx8dzSY5pI9oRzoROjgONmTAGRWhsjvI/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nbodhb0Yyq4Q2HvTtne33vJf2OD3S
_djUvv-B4vlt-A/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ilhs2UftzvOaQSjGDemWMl1A8Lle4D
KI6XFKyMq5Xc0/edit?usp=sharing
Task 2.1.3 Identify WHS duty holders
In this task, you must identify the various duty holders across the organisation and define their
WHS responsibilities. To do this utilise the table below.
WHS Area
Example:
Legal Compliance
Management
Employees
Contractors
Duty Holder(s)
Board of Directors
WHS Responsibilities
Ensure all WHS obligations are being
complied with
Senior Management
Provide clear and visible leadership on
WHS matters.
WHS
Act as a liaison between employees and
Representatives/Committee management on WHS issues. Participate in risk assessments
Contract Workers
Comply with WHS requirements and
report hazards or incidents. – Use
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WHS Area
Duty Holder(s)
Customers
Visitors and Customers
WHS Responsibilities
provided safety equipment and
procedures.
Follow safety instructions and guidelines
provided by the organization. – Report
unsafe conditions or incidents.
Task 2.2 Establish and maintain WHS consultative arrangements
In this section of the task, you will establish and maintain consultative arrangements with staff as
required by NSW WHS legislation.
Task 2.2.1.1 Set up WHS consultative arrangements
In this task, you must set up a Staff Health and Safety Committee. Outline the committee’s role,
its legal importance, composition, and operation.
Review the Case Study background on the organisation to identify the various departments.
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1. Role of the Staff
Health and Safety
Committee:
2. Legal Imperative
for staff
consultation:
3. Meeting
Frequency:
4. Meeting Process:
5. Meeting Agenda:
6. Departments &
Functions
Represented
Review and assess WHS policies and practices.
Identify workplace hazards and recommend control
measures.
Act as a liaison between employees and management.
Assist in policy development and implementation.
Promote WHS education and training.
Review incident reports and recommend preventive
actions.
Ensures compliance with WHS laws.
Reduces legal liabilities and fines.
Monthly or quarterly, based on organization size and risk
Structured with agendas, discussions, action items, and
minutes
Review of incidents and outcomes.
Hazard identification updates.
Employee feedback on safety concerns.
Policy and procedure reviews.
Inspection and audit reviews.
WHS education and training updates.
Improvement recommendations.
Management
WHS Coordinator/Manager
WHS Representatives
Health and Safety Officers
Employees from various departments
Task 2.2.1.2 Communicate with Staff
In this task, you need to communicate with staff, ask for volunteers and then select people to
represent each of the departments and functions within the organisation on the committee.
Review the Case Study background on the organisation to identify the various departments.
Template 1 – Email
Email to all staff
To: all staff
Cc:
Bcc:
Subject: Staff Health and Safety Committee
Date email is sent: 19/09/2023
Attachments:
Dear all staff,
Exciting news! We’re forming the Staff Health and Safety Committee to enhance workplace
safety. Want to get involved? Reply by [Deadline] with your name and department.
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Your safety matters. Join us in making a difference!
Best regards,
Wai Hung Sze
WHS Manager
Task 2.2.2.1 Set up a consultative arrangement
Role-play
In this task, you need to select the right people from the volunteers and confirm them with the
CEO. Look at the list below, mark the ones you think should be included and identify any gaps,
then arrange a time to work through the list, identify any gaps, and explain your selection to the
CEO and get her/his approval and/or feedback.
Ensure that when you speak with the CEO you use appropriate professional language and
manner.
The role of CEO will be played by your trainer who will record whether you have met this
requirement satisfactorily.
Dept/Function
Management
Office
Cleaning
Restaurant
Kitchen
Events
Security
Customer Service
Volunteers & Details
Jane Smith, HR Manager
Jacinta Lee, Operations Manager
Joan Chang, Accounts assistant
Maria Jones, Cleaning Team Leader
Sergio Mendez, Head Waiter
Karl Krutz, kitchen Hand
Jimmy Cho, 2nd Assistant Chef
Esperanza Ramirez, Project Manager
Henry Rollins, Night Guard
Margot Robbins, Front Desk Attendant
Sophia Vergaro, Front Desk Attendant
Selection
Your trainer assessor will assess your decision-making and explanation of your selection.
As an alternative approach for this task, if you are unable to arrange a suitable time with the CEO
(your trainer/assessor) you can arrange a time to meet with one of your classmates (to play the
CEO role)
i
An alternative option:
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As an alternative approach for this task, if you are unable to arrange a suitable time with your
trainer/assessor, you can arrange a time to meet with one of your classmates (played the role of
the CEO).
If you use this alternative approach, you must meet via Zoom and record the meeting and
submit the recording link for your assessor to review and assess.
•
•
Provide an audio or video clip of this meeting. Allocate 10- 15 minutes for this meeting.
The student`s participation in the meeting could be presented and recorded during the
online class in person – observed by the assessor – or the student may do it via Zoom
and submit a video recording or the link of the recording.
Tips:
You can use a simple video camera and voice recorder such as those found on most
smartphones.
• For video:
1. You must ensure you are clearly visible and clearly audible in the video. Complete a test
run first. If your assessor is not able to clearly see or hear you – you will have to redo the
task.
2. Introduce yourself and state the date and purpose of the video.
3. If your video includes another person, record them saying they agree to be in it.
4. Consider stopping and starting the recording to capture the relevant items of the
task/presentation.
5. When you share the link with your trainer using Google Drive, please select the option
below prior to sharing the link.
✓ Record the session and include the link to the recording below or email the link to your
trainer.
•
The trainer and assessor will provide feedback about your performance during the RolePlay in the Observation Checklist (the Observation Checklist is provided).
Note* insert URL bellow:
Meeting link:
Wai conducted a meeting/role-play in class in front his
classmates.
Task 2.2.2.2 Set up a committee
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In this task, you need to set up the Staff Health and Safety Committee documentation. To do
this, download the Safe Work NSW template and amend it to suit the organisation.
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/health-and-safety-committee-templates
Once you have completed this:
i.
Save the file to Google Drive
ii.
Make sure it is shared so the trainer/assessor can access it
iii.
Paste the link below
Document
a. Com
mitte
e
Cons
tituti
on:
b. Com
mitte
e
Meeti
ng
Agen
da:
c. Com
mitte
e
Minu
tes:
Google Drive Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9Kw6rmZXxwyvZlcfgGeG2e1k9ffEwz_ZcMfo5TlQk/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GKTiePgGdg35pLSYKdiF9nhX
14CsYi7qiLriI2Jh3A4/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UXJnWfGlRx2rwzBoVwB6prq9_JqmeBvTJFfUI1FHxo/edit?usp=sharing
Task 2.2.3 Resolve issues raised via the committee
In this task, you need to review the minutes from the Staff Health and Safety Committee meeting
and address the issues by completing the action plan table.
ABC Hotel
Staff Health and Safety Committee – Minutes
Meeting number: 2
Meeting held on: [8/03/2024] in the Staff Meeting Room
Attendees:
o
Jane Smith, Jacinta Lee, Joan Chang, Maria Jones, Jimmy Cho, Esperanze
Ramirez, Henry Rollins, Margot Robbins.
Apologies:
o
Ron Burgundy
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Key discussion points and outcomes:
1. Previous meeting’s Minutes: approved
2. Office WHS issues: a few staff members have very messy desks; there are
boxes stacked near the fire extinguisher.
3. Kitchen, restaurant, and bar WHS issues: no issues in the kitchen; broken light
in the bar; the current guest group is drinking heavily.
4. Cleaning issues: the gloves being supplied are not strong enough; the vacuum
has a broken wheel and is too heavy to carry or drag from room to room.
5. Events issues: no issues flagged.
6. Customer Service issues: some guests from the current group have been
sexually harassing the front desk attendants.
Action items:
Agenda
item
Action to be taken
Person
responsible
e.g. 2
Require staff to tidy desks to a
professional level.
Desk owners’ line
managers.
4
Remove boxes from near the
extinguisher to ensure clear access.
Purchase the new gloves and
vacuum
Housekeeping
manager
Priority
level
(1-5)
5
Timeframe for
Action
1
Immediately
5
Within this week
Within the next
two weeks
Task 2.2.4 Provide Information about Consultation
In this task, you need to update the CEO and Board of Directors on the establishment of the
Committee, its achievement of the organisation’s obligation to consult staff on WHS issues, and
its meetings.
Template 2 – Email
Email to CEO and Board of Directors
To: CEO; Board
Cc:
Bcc:
Subject: Staff Health and Safety Committee
Date email is sent: 19/09/2023
Attachments:
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Dear CEO and Board,
I wanted to update you on our Staff Health and Safety Committee’s progress. This dedicated
team is actively addressing WHS issues, fostering staff consultation, and enhancing safety
initiatives. Their efforts align with regulatory requirements and aim to create a safer work
environment. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Wai Hung Sze
WHS Manager
Task 2.3 Establish and maintain procedures for effectively identifying hazards
In this section of the task, you will work through a number of tasks to establish procedures for
identifying hazards and assessing and controlling WHS risks at work. This will include:
✓ hazard identification at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any workplace
change,
✓ selecting, resourcing and implementing risk controls according to the hierarchy of control
measures and WHS legislative requirements
✓ identifying and acting on expert advice needs.
Task 2.3.1 Develop procedures for ongoing hazard identification
In this task, you need to develop the procedures that will be followed for identifying hazards in
the various areas and roles in the organisation. To do this, you need to specify the types of
hazards and risks that will be considered and the steps to be followed in studying each of the
types of hazards.
Types of Hazards
Examples of hazards
Steps to be followed
e.g Physical work
environment
e.g. Poor lighting,
steep stairs, kitchen
e.g. (i) Review reports of past incidents,
accidents, and near misses to see what
happened and whether future incidents or
accidents are likely.
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Task 2.3.2 Develop procedures for hazard assessment and control
In this task, you must establish the procedures for assessing hazards that are identified and
making decisions about control protocols. To do this, you need to review the organisation’s policy
and procedure documentation and briefly summarise the steps to be taken:
i.
to assess each hazard that is identified
ii.
to decide the most appropriate control to be applied.
List at least five
questions that
could be asked
to assess a
hazard
Identify at least
5 levels of
control options
for addressing a
hazard in order
of impact on the
hazard with an
example for
each
What is the nature of the hazard?
Where is the hazard located?
Who may be exposed to the hazard?
How could exposure to the hazard occur?
What are the potential consequences of exposure to the hazard?
Elimination: Completely remove the hazard from the workplace.
Example: Replacing a hazardous chemical in a manufacturing process
with a safer alternative.
Substitution: Replace the hazard with something less hazardous.
Example: Replacing noisy machinery with quieter alternatives to
reduce noise exposure.
Engineering Controls: Modify the workplace or equipment to reduce
exposure to the hazard.
Example: Installing machine guards to prevent contact with moving
parts.
Administrative Controls: Implement policies, procedures, or work
practices to limit exposure.
Example: Rotating workers to reduce prolonged exposure to
ergonomic risks.
List at least two
questions to be
used in selecting
the most
appropriate
control option
for each hazard
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provide protective gear to
individuals to minimize exposure.
Can the Hazard Be Eliminated or Substituted?
Is there a way to completely remove the hazard from the workplace
(elimination)?
Can the hazard be replaced with a less hazardous substance or process
(substitution)?
Can Engineering Controls Be Implemented?
Are there engineering solutions that can physically isolate or modify the
hazard to reduce exposure?
Can barriers, ventilation, or equipment changes be employed to control
the hazard?
Task 2.3.3 Include hazard identification when planning and managing workplace change
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In this task, you must review several planned changes and identify at least two potential hazards
that each may introduce or exacerbate. Then you must make hazard control recommendations
for each case.
Proposed Workplace Change
a. Reduce the number of workers
on the front desk
Hazard Impact
e.g.
1. Increase the
workload on the
existing workers
2. Cause frustration to
guests who may be
abusive to the staff
b.
Reduced Immediate
Response Time
Recommendation
e.g.
Review workload and
only reduce staffing to
sustainable levels.
Ensure monitoring of
workloads and stress
impacts after staff
reductions
Effective Training
and Familiarization
Chemical Exposure
Hazard Assessment
Alcohol-Related
Risks
Crowd Management
Plan
c.
d.
Replace internal security guard
with outsourced
