Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

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SITXWHS003

Implementandmonitorworkhealthandsafety practices

Assessment1

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AssessmentInformation

Youmustachieve asatisfactoryoutcomeforeachof therequiredcriteriaof thisassessmenttobedeemed satisfactory for this assessment. You must achieve a satisfactory result for theassessments for this unit of competency to achieve a competent result for the unit. If one or moreof theassessmentresultsarenotsatisfactory,youwillbeNotYetCompetentforthisunit.

YoumayfollowtheAssessmentAppealsprocessintheStudentHandbook(www.academia21.com)ifyouarenotsatisfiedwith:

theassessmentresult;or

thewayan assessmentwascarriedoutbyyourtrainer;or

theconditionsorstructureoftheassessment

The student handbook has the steps for reassessment if you receive aNot Yet Competentmark anddonotwanttoappeal.

Reasonableadjustmentforassessment

WherestudentshavehighlightedLanguage,LiteracyandNumeracyissuesreasonableadjustmenttothe assessment can be made.Should you receive a ‘Not Yet Competent’ or ‘Resubmit’ result for theassessment you will be given the opportunity to re-submit your assessment work with anyamendmentsrequestedbyyourtrainer.

Theadjustmentmayincludeactions suchas:

Studentdemonstratingknowledgethroughverbaldiscussiontoidentifycorrectanswers

Studentdemonstratingknowledgethroughappliedskills

Allowingadditionaltimerelatingtodisability

Throughconsultationamendingassessmenttimeframes

Assistanceintheform ofthetraininglocationtoalloweasieraccess

Accessingrelevantequipmentoraidstoassistthestudent

Adjustmentstotheassessmentmethodstocaterforanyspecialneeds(withouteffectingtheintegrityof theoutcome)

If a student requests or is identified as requiring reasonable adjustment to the training andassessmentprocessadetailedtrainingandassessmentplanincludingtimetables,notesregardingthe required adjustments, and any related communications regarding the adjustments must bemaintainedinthestudents file.

The RTO Manager must review and authorise any request for ‘reasonable adjustment’ to ensure thatanyadjustmentsandresultingoutcomesarenotaffectingtheintegrityof the trainingandassessmentprocess.

Locationofandcompletiontimeframesforassessment

The location of the assessment will depend upon the nature of the assessment. Direct observation ofstudent’s skills will be assessed in the practical commercial kitchens/simulated restaurant atAcademia, the timeframes for these assessments will be related to the scheduled times of thepracticalclasses.Otherassessmentssuchas;roleplays,inclassactivities,presentationsandwrittentests will be conducting in the classroom. The timeframes and due dates for these assessments, aswell as any reports, projects or research assignments, are documented in the stage outlines. Stageoutlinesarehandedoutatthebeginningofeachterm.

Assessment1 -Report

YourTask:

Using the steps of Hazard Management, a hazard analysis is required to be carried out in a simulatedindustryenvironment orindustryworkplaceinthe TH&E industry.

StudentsarerequiredtoconductaHazardanalysisbyfirstofallfindingthehazardintheworkplace

UsethechecklisttodothisfindasmanyHazardsas youcanandprovideinformationonthem

Choose 10 hazards that you have found (2 from each of the 5 categories) i use the Risk matrix toevaluatethe hazard,howdangerousis it?howoftencouldithappen ?

Ratethehazardfromthemostrisktotheleastrisk,put theminorderontheActionplanfrommostriskytoleast

Work out how to reduce the risk from each hazard by using the hierarchy of controls, remember youcanusemultiplecontrolstogetherie trainingandPPE

Thendecideonwhatactionwillbetakento reducetherisktoanacceptablelevel.Whowilldoitandwhenwill itbe done

Finally,afteryouhaveappliedthesecontrolswasirsuccessful?isthehazardreducedoreliminated? ifnot whatelsemustbedone

HazardManagement:

Step1: FindIt– LookforpotentialhazardsoranyknowwithstaffStep2:Assessit – Usea riskmatrixtoassess hazard

Step 3: Fix it – Hierarchy of control, implement controlsStep4:Reviewit–Evaluateandreview

Report:

Reportoffive(5)hazardsfromfive(5)differentcategories.Mustbepresentedinaprofessionalformat,witha titlepagethatis easytoreadandunderstand.

Introduction:Explain why OHS is important in this scenario. Identify the current Victorianlegislation and the state government body that regulates OHS. Furthermore, clearly outline thelegal requirements in relation to hazard management. This must be included in your referencelist.

Body:Use achecklist to identify multiple hazards in your workplaceand then select two (2)hazards from each of thefive different categoriese.g. physical, chemical, biological,physiological,ergonomichazards(Step1:FindIt)

Hazard analysis matrix– level of risk. Likelihood (L) X Consequence (C) to assessingexistingriskoftheabovehazardsidentifiedinyousimulated workplaceHotel.(Step2:Assessit)

Identifyand describethehierarchyofcontrolstoreducetherisk,riskscoreaftercorrectiveaction(hierarchiesofcontrol)actionsareinplace.(Step3:Fixit)

Filledoutyouactionplan whenimplementationstrategies,whatactionwillbedonetocontroltherisk,whomwill doit, the duedate and date completed.

(Step4:Reviewit)

Conclusion:RecommendstafftraininginaWHSconsultationmeeting,whyisthisneeded?

Templatesto beused

BasicWorkplaceInspectionChecklist
/ /2022 NextReviewDate:
InspectionSite:
InspectionDate:
WorkplaceInspectionTeam
Name Name

Sdenotes satisfactory Udenotes unsatisfactory

OfficeSafety S U Comments
Chairtypeandsittingposture
Officespaceanddesign
Ergonomic layout – twisting, bending,reaching
Stackand storage
Persons protectedfromsharp objects
Housekeeping S U Comments
Floors-cleanlinessandcondition
Windows-cleanliness
Tidiness –workareas
Tidiness–teamaking/restareas
Provisionofwastedisposal
IndoorEnvironment S U Comments
Adequacyof ventilation
Adequacyandsuitabilityoflighting
Glarelevelssatisfactoryfortasks
Temperature rangecomfortable
Access/Exit S U Comments
Passageways–freefromobstructions
Exits–accessible,signposted
Adequacyoftrafficflow
FireSafety S U Comments
Fireequipmentserviceability
Fireequipmentadequacy
Fireequipmentaccessibility
StorageofflammablematerialsOK
Fire Escape facilities and evacuationplans andprocedures inplace
FirstAidandHygiene S U Comments
Firstaidkitsnearandaccessible
Nearest First aid officers listed withcontactnumbers
Washbasins–adequacy
Supply of running water, soap towels,etc.
Areaforclothingstorage
EmergencyProcedures S U Comments
Siteemergencyplanreadily available
Emergency equipment available. E.g.eyewashbottles ordelugeshowers
Wardencontactdetailsreadilyavailable
Emergency checklists readily available(bomb-threats, chemical, radiation,etc.)
Emergencyevacuations/drillspractice
ElectricitySafety S U Comments
Serviceabilityoflightfittings
Serviceabilityof poweroutlets
Adequacyofpoweroutlets(qty&rating) No double adaptors, orpiggybacking
Serviceability of power leads includingtagginginformation
Accessibilityofcircuitbreakers,fusesandmainswitches
Labelingoffuses,circuitbreakersandmainswitches
Tools S U Comments
Correcttypes beingused
Serviceabilityandconditions
Condition of air, electrical lines &fittings
Machinery S U Comments
Adequacyofguards
Operating controls protected frominadvertentoperation
Hazardareas clearlydefined
PersonalProtectiveEquipment S U Comments
Eyeprotection
Hearingprotection
Faceshields
Gloves
Respirators
Safetyshoes
Protectiveclothing
StorageAreas S U Comments
Accessibility
Definedareas
Conditionofliftingandstackingaids
Labeling of substances. ProvisionMSDS
CleaningAreas S U Comments
Ventilation
Storageof cleaningfluids
Storageofdisposal waste
Conditionof airhosesandfittings
AvailabilityofSafetyProcedures
Escaperoutesavailable
Useof non-slipsurfaces
LiftingDevices S U Comments
Serviceabilityofliftingdevices
Recordbooksandlicenses
Labelingofloadrating
Serviceabilityof trolleys,handcarts,etc
General S U Comments
Adequacyof policiesandprocedures.

E.g.anti-bullying,EEO,codeofconduct,PrivacyAct

StandardOperatingProcedures(SOP)onworkplacesetup
Istheworkloadtooheavy
Lackofclarityonjobroleandtasks
Aredeadlineunrealistic

SummaryofUnsatisfactoryItems

ChecklistItems Unsatisfactoryaspects

InspectionTeamLeader ……………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………………………

RiskAnalysis matrixLevelofrisk

IdentifiedHazards RiskAssessment Risk

Score

RiskLevel Action
Likelihood

(L)

Consequence

(C)

LxC
Thedoughnutmixerisnotguardedand the mixing bowl could beaccessed when the machine wasoperating Frequentuse3 Major3 3×3=9 Catastrophic Indicatesunacceptablelevelofrisk.Controls must be immediatelyimplemented or the risk eliminated(i.e.cease activity)

SubstitutionorEngineering

Definitions
Likelihood L Score Consequence C Score RiskScore

(LxC)

HierarchyofRiskControls
Rare(Monthly) 1 Minor–e.g. smallcut,

firstaidtreatmentonly

1 Eliminationisapermanentsolutionandshouldbeattemptedinthefirstinstance.
Occasionally(Weekly) 2 Moderate –e.g.sprained

ankle, one day offrequired

2 Substitutioninvolvesreplacingthehazardorenvironmental aspectbyoneoflowerrisk.
Frequent(Daily) 3 Major–e.g.lossoflimb

orbodilyfunction

3 Engineeringcontrolsinvolvephysicalbarriersorstructuralchangestothe

environmentorprocess.

Constant(Hourly) 4 Catastrophic –e.g.fatality 4 Administrativecontrolsreducehazardbyalteringproceduresandproviding

instructions.

Personalprotectiveequipmentlastresortortemporarycontrol.

UsingthisLEGEND

Minor/norisk(riskscore1-2)–isacceptable.Nofurtheractiononriskcontrolmeasuresisnecessary

Moderaterisk(riskscore3-4)indicatesconditionalacceptability.Furtherriskcontrolmeasuresshouldbeconsideredandexistingcontrolsmonitored

Majorrisk(riskscore5-6)-indicates unacceptablelevelofrisk.Controls andmeasuresmustbedevelopedandimplementedintheshorttomediumterm

Catastrophicrisk (riskscore7-16)indicatesunacceptablelevelofrisk.Controlsmustbeimmediatelyimplementedortheriskeliminated(i.e.ceaseactivity)

****Multiplecontrols maybe used

HazardManagement–ActionPlan

Businessname Completedby
Businesslocation Datecompleted
Workare Scheduled reviewdate
Identifythehazard Assesstherisk Controltherisk
What is thehazard?

What might go wrong?Who might be harmedandhow?

What are youalreadydoingtocontroltherisk? Existing riskscore

Priority or risklevel(low,med,high)*

What else do youneed to do tocontroltherisk? Risk score afterhierarchy ofcontrols Action bywhom? Action bywhen? Datecompleted

*Thelevelofriskwillincreaseasthelikelihoodofharmanditsseverityincreases.

References:

https://content-v2.api.worksafe.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-08/ISBN-Health-and-safety-self-assessment-checklist-for-small-businesses-2021-08.pdfhttps://www.hotelemployersmutual.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/HEM019-Hotel-Employers-Mutual-Manual-Generic-Work-Health-Safety-Policies-Procedures-Jan-2017.pdfhttps://online.academia21.com/LMS/mod/scorm/player.php– OH& amp;S Priority Area Checklisthttps://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1702/how_to_manage_whs_risks.pdf

https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/forms-publications/documents/publications/safety/work-health-and-safety-management-plan-template.pdf

ImageofHierarchyofcontrolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy_of_hazard_controls

MarkingGuide

Report

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SITXWHS003 Implementandmonitor workhealthandsafetypractices
Reporthas anintroduction,bodyandconclusion.
FivehazardsareidentifiedandassessedwiththeuseofachecklistandHierarchyof controltoprioritiseanactionsheet.
Hazardone riskminimisationstrategyidentified.
Hazardtwo riskminimisationstrategyidentified.
Hazardthreeriskminimisationstrategyidentified.
Hazardfourriskminimisationstrategyidentified.
Hazardfiveriskminimisationstrategyidentified.

Report ensures that the legal requirements regarding OH&Sare understood, including references to specific parts of OH&Slegislation.

Conclusionrecommends stafftraining/consultativemeeting andexplainswhythis is needed.
TotalMarksoutof27

Studentis satisfactoryforthisassessmenttask:Yes NotYet

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Trainer’sSignature Date

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