Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

ASSESSMENT 1 – Project

This cover sheet is to be completed by the assessor and used as a record of outcome of this assessment task
Student Name:
Student ID No:
Unit code	SITXWHS002
Unit Title	Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Date of submission:
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The purpose of this assessment is to assess your ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and: use organisational work health and safety (WHS) plan to identify each of the following types of actual or foreseeable workplace hazards: physical environment plant work practice security issue assess the safety risk associated with each of the above hazards, using appropriate risk assessment tools and template documents take measures to eliminate or control the risks identified for each of the above hazards in line with organisational procedures.		r Yes r No

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Assessment Guidelines for Student:

Conditions of assessment

For this Assessment you are required to follow the instructions provided under Tasks to be completed by the student and submit your response by the date advised to your Assessor.

Your evidence submitted for this Assessment Task will be graded as either S – Satisfactory or NS – Not Satisfactory. Your Assessor will provide you with feedback.

Only when all your answers have been assessed as satisfactory will you be deemed S – Satisfactory for this assessment.

If the evidence is graded as NS – Not Satisfactory you will be required to re-submit the evidence. In this case you will be provided with clear and constructive feedback based on the assessment decision so that you can improve your skills / knowledge prior to reassessment.

If you require an allowable adjustment to this assessment procedure you should discuss this with your assessor

If you are dissatisfied with an assessment decision you should make an appeal to NTCA Institute in writing no longer than 10 days following advice of the assessment decision

Tasks to be completed by the student

Provide printed copy of response to all the following questions

Assessment 2

Risk Assessment

Your task:

For the purpose of this assessment you are required to conduct a risk assessment of your workplace or training environment as instructed by your trainer. All tasks listed below must be addressed and completed.

The relevant columns in the attached document are indicated in brackets ( ) for each point below as applicable.

Write an introduction describing your workplace. The information needs to include:

The nature of the business

The activities typically carried out in the department where the risk assessment is carried out

An overview of staff who perform the activities (trainees, apprentices, trade qualified, unqualified etc.)

Use the document “WHS Risk Assessment Template” attached to this assessment and document all typical activities performed in the department where you work. (Step 1 Activity)

Where activities are extensive or require multiple tasks you may break these down into smaller steps. (Step 1 Activity)

Identify any potential hazards relevant for each activity and document these (Step 2 Hazards)

Consult with each worker about hazards they have encountered or witnessed in the past. Attach a list outlining with whom you consulted about what, their job role, and attach this list to this project marked “Hazard Consultation”

Consult with your supervisor or manager and identify whether there have been any workplace incidents recorded during the past 12 months, as a result form hazards relevant to the area where you conduct this risk assessment. Attach a list with details of occurrences and dates and where you sourced this information (do not provide personal details of persons involved in incidents)

Describe any existing controls to reduce each hazard you have identified (Step 4 Existing Controls)

Enter any existing Risk Score if available (Existing Risk Score)

Use the risk analysis matrix on page 4 “WHS Risk Assessment Template” to determine the Risk Score and Risk Level for each identified potential risk (Step 3 Potential Risk + Risk Score)

Determine the required Actions for each hazard based on the Hierarchy of Controls (page 4) and enter the action(s) (Step 5 Action Required)

Determine the implementation requirements for each action based on the Risk score determined (refer to Hierarchy of Control and legend on page 4)

Criteria – Risk assessment	1.Attempt		2.Attempt		3.Attempt
	S	NYS	S	NYS	S	NYS	Comments
Provides an overview of the business nature
Provides an overview of the business activities relevant to work area/department
Provides an overview of staff profiles working in the department
All activities typically undertaken in the work area are listed (note: assess as relevant for tasks typically undertaken in a workplace context – this must reflect the department and job role realistically and sufficiently)
Extensive job tasks or activities are realistically broken down in steps (e.g. preparation/cooking/service)
The hazards or potential hazards are realistically identified for each task
The hazards identified include physical hazards relevant or potential for each task
The hazards identified include equipment hazards relevant or potential for each task
The hazards identified include work practice hazards relevant or potential for each task due to processes in the workplace
Security hazards are identified as relevant for the job role or department
A list with details for consultation with colleagues about hazards is provided.
The list provides details for each staff consulted and their job role
The list provides details as to hazards encountered or witnessed
The list provided reflects a true document based on the number of staff employed in the workplace department
The list provided reflects consultation reflecting on the tasks undertaken in the workplace and information provided by the student
A list with details for consultation with supervisor/manager about workplace incidents is provided.
Any incidents provided on the list submitted are reflected in the hazard analysis undertaken by student and listed in the risk assessment template
Any existing controls in place to reduce risks for hazards identified are described clearly
Where available any existing risk scores are entered in the template
The risk scores entered must reflect the details provided though consultation with colleagues in 5. and supervisor/manager in 6.
The risk level and risk score is determined for each hazard identified in the risk assessment and listed in the template on the last page
The actions for each hazard identified are determined and listed in the template for each hazard
The implementation requirements for actions determined for each hazard are outlined
The implementation strategy reflects the priorities according to level of risks identified
The implementation strategy reflects the steps outlined in the hierarchy of controls
List additional criteria as relevant

WHS Risk Assessment Template

Organisation	Hotel Futura	Risk Assessment completed by	XX
Department	Catering	Date	15.06.2016
Section	Patisserie	Review date	Refer to Due Date required
Workplace Activity	1.Preparation of Doughnut mixture 2.Cooking Doughnuts 3.Finishing and Garnishing 4.Packaging 5.Distribution to outlets

Step 1 Activity (describe/name the activity, task or process with the associated risk)	Step 2 Hazards (describe the hazard)	Step 3 Potential risks (describe consequences and impacts of the risk)	Step 4 Existing controls (describe existing risk control measures in place)	Existing Risk Score If relevant	Step 5 Action required Hierarchy of Controls	Risk Score	Implementation
	Step 2 Hazards (describe the hazard)			Existing Risk Score If relevant	Step 5 Action required Hierarchy of Controls	Risk Score	Action by	Due Date	Date Completed
Preparing Doughnuts	The doughnut mixer is not guarded and the mixing bowl could be accessed when the machine was operating	The person operating the mixer could be injured by the moving parts if their hand slipped in while the machine was operating. Hand could be cut or could even lose a finger. 3 Staff use the machine frequently	Staff follow SOPs	4	indicates unacceptable level of risk. Controls must be immediately implemented or the risk eliminated (i.e. cease activity) Substitution or Engineering Put machine out of action Organise mechanic to install a gurad if possible or replace machine with a safe version	9/Catastrophic (page 4)	XX	24 hours

Risk Analysis matrix – Level of risk

Identified Hazards	Risk Assessment			Risk Score		Risk Level		Action
	Likelihood (L)	Consequence (C)	L x C
The doughnut mixer is not guarded and the mixing bowl could be accessed when the machine was operating	Frequent use 3	Major 3	3×3=9		Catastrophic		indicates unacceptable level of risk. Controls must be immediately implemented or the risk eliminated (i.e. cease activity) Substitution or Engineering

Definitions
Likelihood L	Score	Consequence C	Score	Risk Score (L x C)	Hierarchy of Risk Controls
Rare (Monthly)	1	Minor – e.g. small cut, first aid treatment only	1		Elimination is a permanent solution and should be attempted in the first instance.
Occasionally (Weekly)	2	Moderate – e.g. sprained ankle, one day off required	2		Substitution involves replacing the hazard or environmental aspect by one of lower risk.
Frequent (Daily)	3	Major – e.g. loss of limb or bodily function	3		Engineering controls involve physical barriers or structural changes to the environment or process.
Constant (Hourly)	4	Catastrophic – e.g. fatality	4		Administrative controls reduce hazard by altering procedures and providing instructions.
Constant (Hourly)	4	Catastrophic – e.g. fatality	4		Personal protective equipment last resort or temporary control.

LEGEND

Minor/no risk (risk score 1-2) – is acceptable. No further action on risk control measures is necessary

Moderate risk (risk score 3-4) – indicates conditional acceptability. Further risk control measures should be considered and existing controls monitored

Major risk (risk score 5-6) – indicates unacceptable level of risk. Controls and measures must be developed and implemented in the short to medium term

Catastrophic risk (risk score 7-16) – indicates unacceptable level of risk. Controls must be immediately implemented or the risk eliminated (i.e. cease activity)