Workplace Health and Safety Assessment 4 Assignment Question

Assessment 4

Workplace Health and Safety

SITXWHS002 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

SITXWHS003 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

General Information for this assessment:

· Read the instructions for each question very carefully.

· Be sure to PRINT your FIRST name & LAST name in every place that is provided.

· Short questions must be answered in the spaces provided.

· For those activities requesting extra evidence such as: research reports, essay reports, etc. The student must attach its own work formatted in double space, Arial 12 pts.

· All activities must be addressed correctly in order to obtain a competence for the unit of competency.

· If the student doesn’t understand the assessment, they can request help from the assessor to interpret the assessment.

· Re-submission of assessment after the term will incur additional fees.

Assessment Task 4: WHS Consultation Report

Task summary

For this task you are required to write a report that would be submitted management identifying the consultation procedures undertaken in Assessment Task 3 and the recommendations made by the group.
Resources and equipment required to complete this task:

Resources

Access to a computer, printer, Internet and email software (if required).
Access to Microsoft Word or a similar program.
Access to textbooks and other learning/research materials.

For reference:

Completed risk assessment template from task 3.
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (model) Code of Practice OR State Code of Practice as appropriate.
Current state or territory WHS legislation

When and where will this task be completed?

This task may be done in your own time as homework or you may be given time to do this task in class (where applicable).
Your assessor will provide you with the due date for this assessment.

What happens if I get something wrong?

If your assessor identifies that your report is missing content, or is lacking in detail or providing incorrect information, you will be given feedback on what is required for resubmission.

Student Instructions for task 4

Fort this task, you must write a report based on the risk assessment meeting in Assessment Task 3. You will need to refer to the notes you took during your time chairing the meeting and the completed risk assessment template you submitted.
Your report should demonstrate your report writing skills, ability to analyse the effectiveness of WHS management practices, ability to make recommendations for change and complete accurate records for regulatory compliance.

Refer to the How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (model) Code of Practice OR State Code of Practice as appropriate and your state or territory WHS legislation to assist you with this task.

Content:
Your report must address the specific hazards discussed when you were chair. You must describe the consultation process, the procedures you followed, and the templates you used. You must also refer to:
Any urgent new controls that need to be implemented
Staff training needs
The effectiveness of the consultation process
Implementation of all new controls
Any suggested adjustments to the consultation process
Any suggested review of WHS policies or procedures
Suggestions regarding the review and monitoring of new controls (how and when, and by whom)
Refer to the state or territory legislation regarding compliance with management practices regarding:
consultation duties
hazard identification
risk assessment and control
staff training
availability of WHS information

Structure

The structure of your report should include:

Title page
Contents page
Introduction and conclusion
Headings based on the topics mentioned above
Page numbers

Note: You must cite any sources you use in the development of your report. This includes websites, textbooks, newspaper and/or journal articles, reports and so on.

Assessment Task 4: WHS Consultation Report
	Yes	No
All set up instructions for the task are included in the Marking Guide.
Did the student submit the completed WHS Consultation Report?
Did the student demonstrate knowledge of state or territory WHS legislation?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to maintain records according to legislative requirements?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to monitor the effectiveness of the WHS system?
Did the student demonstrate knowledge of training kitchen WHS policies and procedures?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to identify and recommend appropriate WHS training?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to coordinate risk assessments and WHS training?
Did the student demonstrate knowledge of WHS reporting requirements?
Did the student demonstrate knowledge of management practices appropriate to WHS legislation?
Did the student write reports about the effectiveness of WHS management practices?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to make commendations for change?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to incorporate the views of those consulted?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to analyse WHS system deficiencies and recommend required change?
Did the student demonstrate knowledge of risk assessment and hazard identification processes?
Did the student demonstrate knowledge of risks and hazards associated with commercial kitchens and their controls?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to analyse data and reports to provide information about WHS management?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to provide feedback about WHS issues to management?
Did the student demonstrate the ability to resolve or refer WHS issues?
Feedback on student’s performance:
Please note any reasonable adjustments for this task below.
¨ I have reviewed the mapping to this task. ¨ I have analysed the evidence gathered against the requirements of this task and am satisfied that the student has satisfactorily demonstrated the skills and knowledge required of these units.
Where any items above are marked ‘No’, please provide comments and outline the gaps below. Note actions that will be taken to correct the gaps. Ensure a copy of this completed checklist is provided to the student.

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