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Task 1: Written Questions
- Access your state or territory legislation and then answer the following questions: (Answer in 30-50 words for each.)
a. When, where and how hazards must be identified? | |
b. When, where and how risk assessments must be conducted? | |
c. Explain consultation requirements in relation to the hazard identification and risk assessment process. | |
d. Explain the purpose of WHS committees and their importance in regards to consultation. | |
e. Explain the purpose of WHS representatives and their importance in regards to consultation. | |
f. Outline two record keeping requirements relating to hazards and risks. |
- Identify an organisation of your choice within the hospitality industry. This can be one you are familiar with and can access information about (e.g. through the Internet) or a workplace where you are completing or have already completed your work placement. (Answer in 20-30 words for each.)
a. What group risk assessment mechanisms does the organisation commonly use. Describe at least two.
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b. Describe the format of hazard identification and risk assessment templates that the organisation uses and how they are used.
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c. What commonly used methods does the organisation use for identifying hazards in the workplace?
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d. What commonly used methods does the organisation use for assessing risks to safety?
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- Thinking about the hospitality industry and typical hazards and systematic methods used to assess risk, answer the following questions: (Answer in 15-30 words for each.)
a. List each of the four steps for in the risk management process model recommended and published by state and territory WHS authorities.
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b. Describe two typical hazards. | |
c. List two injuries/illnesses/consequences that could result from the hazards? | |
d. What are the overall consequences of a worker being exposed to the hazards identified? | |
e. For the hazards you have identified, estimate the probability that an incident or injury will occur. Think about this in terms of a risk assessment legend.
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f. For the hazards you have identified, what would you say is the overall risk level for the identified hazards? Think about this in terms of a risk assessment legend.
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- Thinking about the hospitality industry and the hierarchy of control, answer the following questions: (Answer in 20-40 words for each.)
a. Explain the hierarchy of control and list all the five steps. | |
b. Identify a typical hazard for which substituting a safe system of work would be a suitable control. Describe the hazard and the isolating measure.
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c. Identify a typical hazard for which isolating the hazard would be a suitable control. Describe the hazard and the isolating measure.
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d. Identify a typical hazard for which engineering controls a suitable control. Describe the hazard and the engineering control.
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e. Identify a typical hazard for which administrative controls would be a suitable control. Describe the hazard and the administrative control.
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f. Identify a typical hazard for which personal protective equipment would be a suitable control. Describe the hazard and the PPE.
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g. Identify a hazard for which combined controls would be appropriate. Describe the hazard and the combined control measures which would be appropriate |
- Thinking about the hospitality industry and measures to eliminate or control health and safety risks, answer the following questions: (Answer in 20-30 words for each.)
a. Describe two typical risks and a measure that can be used to control each risk.
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b. If you were responsible for the risks, above, describe how would you make sure the controls are implemented.
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c. Explain why suggestions for ways of eliminating or controlling risks are useful.
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d. Explain why sometimes it can be important to refer to a senior staff member regarding a decision on implementing controls.
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- Describe each of the following methods for identifying hazards. Answer in 10-20 words for each.)
a. Conducting site safety audits
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b. Completing safety checklists
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c. Inspecting workplace
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d. Observing daily activities
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e. Investigating accidents and incidents
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f. Reviewing injury or illness registers
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g. Monitoring workplace environment
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h. Investigating staff complaints or reports of safety concerns
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i. Review of staff feedback via consultative processes including meetings, surveys and suggestion box submissions. |
- Consider the list of people below and describe a role they may have in the assessment of risk within an organisation.
a. Contractors
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b. Managers
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c. WHS committee members
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d. WHS representatives
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e. Peers and colleagues
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f. Staff under supervision
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g. Supervisors
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h. Tourism suppliers.
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