What you have to do

The assignment for the unit HLTWHS003 has three project based tasks in it which covers all the elements of this unit of competency.

Task information:

• The following assignment need not focus on any one practice, organisation or business.
• If you are currently employed then you may structure your responses using examples from that employment; or you may respond using experiences from a previous employment, or a combination of one or more.
• If you are not employed then your responses would include what you would see as most appropriate for that question, as if you were employed.

Task 1:

In this task you have to complete three steps in order to identify, assess, control and provide strategies for the hazards at your chosen workplace.

Step 1: Choose a workplace of your choice and identify, assess, rate and prioritise the hazards

Name of the organisation:

Section/department: Room / Area:

Inspected by:

Date of inspection:

Workplace Hazard Inspections Procedures 1. To use this form you must look at each item and tick the box I:I ifthere is not a problem. 2. lfyou nd a problem put a cross (3:) in the box and describe the problem. 3. Determine the level ofn'sk using the risk assessment table as given in the end ofthe task for guidance. 4. Keep this |Checklist 1with your records for future reference and audits. Item Inspected _ . _ Describe the problem Risk Level( use fig 1} MSLESMHD CORRIDDRS Clear of materials and mbbish? Adequately lit? STAIRS HD LHDIHGS Emergency Exit signage functioning? No worn ordamaged treads or hand rails? Landings clear of obstructions\"?I ls lighting adequate? Priority numberto treat risk \f\f\fFigure 1: Determining the Risk Level You only need to do this for items that need attention. The level of risk is a combination of the Likelihood that the hazard will cause an accident and the probable consequence if it does occur. Ranking Risk Factors by Likelihood Ranking Risk Factors by Consequence May cause death and/or Very Likely Expected to occur in most circumstances Fatality severe irreversible disability, and/or permanent ill health Likely Will probably occur in most circumstances Major Severe injury or illness Minor (usually reversible) Possible Might occur occasionally Minor injury or illness resulting in days off work Unlikely Could happen at some time First Aid First aid level medical treatment Highly May happen only in exceptional Unlikely circumstances Negligible No treatment requiredLikelihood Control Hierarchy Consequence Very Likely Possible Unlikely Highly Elimination Remove hazard likely unlikely Fatality Extreme High High High Medium Substitution Use a less hazardous alternative Major injury High High High Medium Medium Eg. Restrict access, use in a Isolation closed container, fume cabinet Minor injury High Mediu Medium Medium Medium m Eg. Trolleys to move loads, Mediu Engineering guards on machinery, Fume First aid Medium Medium Low Low m cupboard Negligible Medium Mediu Low Low Low m Administration Eg. Training, Safe Work Procedure, signage PPE - Personal Eg: Gloves, respirator, safety Protective glasses EquipmentPrioritising Risks Risk Priority Action Timeframe for implementation of Level corrective action The activity should cease Extreme immediately and short term safety controls implemented. Immediate Notify manager and assess activity. Implement short term safety High 2 measures immediately. Within 24 hours Notify manager and assess activity. Medium 3 Implement short term safety controls. Notify manager and assess activity. Within 14 days Within 28 days (if possible) or Low 4 Implement long term safety controls. demonstrate that it is not reasonably Notify manager and assess activity. practicable to achieve further minimization of the riskStep 2 Complete a table of risks for selecting the appropriate treatment for any three identified risk from above checklist. On this table, determine at least 2 treatment options for each risk and then select the most appropriate option for treating each of the risks. #+ Risks Options Most appropriate N 4Step 3 Develop an action plan to implement each the required treatment for the identified risk based on their priority rating. You can choose the below provided action plan in order to respond this answer. Action Item Responsible Resources Expected Timeframe Monitoring Person Required outcomes Needed Measures Eg: $500 Aud All staff will be End of this Reduction in Office Room to made aware of the workplace All staff to moth/date get training manager conduct new requirements WHS issues on new training of WHS laws in WHS relation to their regulations personal and organisation operations