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HLTWHS001 Participate in
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CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
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Table of Content (TOC)
Assessment 1 10
Assessment 2 – Case Studies 18
Case Study 1 18
Case Study 2 19
Case Study 3 19
Assessment 3 – Research Activity 22

Research Activity 1 22
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Tel: (07) 3420 5861 Email: supportteam@apex.edu.au
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Assessment
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
To achieve a competent result for this unit you must satisfactorily complete all the
assessments requirements listed below.
Assessments for this unit are as follows:
Assessment Number Type of Description and location

Assessment
Assessment 1 Short There are short questions found in this booklet.

Questions/Multiple
You will be given the opportunity to respond to
Choice
each question in your own words in a written
Questions/True or
format. In special cases you may respond
False
verbally.
Assessment 2 Case There are Case studies/scenarios in this booklet.

studies/Scenarios Read the case studies given and answer the
questions that follow. Use your own words in
answering these case studies.
Assessment 3 Research Activity There are research activities found in this

booklet. You are required to research the topic
and respond to each question in your own
words in a written format. In special cases you
may respond verbally.
Assessment 4 Personal/Reflective Instructions for the journal are in the supervised

Journal work placement booklet
Assessment 5 Third Party Will be performed by the workplace supervisor

Observation while the student is on Work Placement.
Assessment 6 Work Place Your workplace supervisor observes you in the

Observation work place setting demonstrating the practical
application of the skills and knowledge that you
have gained in relation to these units. Your
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supervisor is required to observe you
performing tasks in the workplace using the
checklist provided in the third party report.
During the observation your assessor will make
a judgment as to whether you have met the
required skill level for the qualification, or if
further practice is required. Instructions and
checklist for work placement are in the
supervised work placement booklet. When an
assessor is unable to visit the workplace they
shall liaise with your workplace supervisor to
confirm your ability to perform the tasks as part
of the training package.
Assessment 7 Portfolio In your portfolio you should collect information

relevant to the unit such as the Children’s
Developmental Stages, Playground policies etc.
Assessment 8 Simulation Simulations are to be completed in class in an

environment that represents the workplace. You
will be paired/grouped with fellow students and
your trainer will assess you performing the
simulation. If not satisfactorily completed, you
will have the opportunity to repeat the
simulation. Discuss with your partner/group
how you are going to fulfil the roles in the
scenario given. This is a class observation and
your trainer will assess your abilities and use the
checklist below to record their observations.
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Instructions to the Student
Please read all the information given to you before you start any assessment task. If you do
not understand some or all of the questions, please ask your trainer/assessor for assistance.
Attempt to answer ALL questions in your own words on the assessment paper provided. The
questions are designed to assess your understanding of the unit as well as your underpinning
knowledge. To satisfactorily complete this assessment task you are required to complete the
whole assessment. To do this you will need to answer all questions correctly and demonstrate
you have achieved the required knowledge to industry standards. This assessment is
intended to be fair and flexible. If you feel that we should change any aspect of this
assessment to be fair, equitable or flexible, immediately contact your assessor who will
attempt to make alternative arrangements.
Please Note:
1. Please complete cover sheet clearly and accurately for all assessment tasks and other
types of evidence you submit for your course. Your work may not be returned to you, we are
required to keep it in your file for auditing purposes. Please ensure you have kept a copy.
APEX does not accept any responsibility for work that may go missing by post.
2. This assessment may be re-assessed upon appeal
3. Upon notification of your assessment results, your trainer/assessor is able to provide you
with additional information on interpreting the assessment outcomes and guide you on your
future options.
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Assessment Tasks Outcome
Unit: HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Student Name & ID Ramandeep Kaur 79308
Tasks included in submission
Assessment Title Satisfactory/ Assessor Date Re-submission

Tasks Not yet Satisfactory/ Not
Signature
satisfactory yet satisfactory
Short Questions Assessment 1
Case Study 1-3 Assessment 2
Research Activity Assessment 3

1
Simulation 1-2 Assessment 8
Assessors Feedback
Assessors: Please return this cover sheet to the student with assessment results and
feedback. A copy must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the
evidence.
Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessor Signed: Assessor Name: Date:
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ASSESSMENT 1
Short Questions
1. To complete this task, the following reading will help you:
▪ A Quick Guide to the ACT’s Work Safety Act 2008, WorkSafe ACT (2010).
Match the Work Health Safety (WHS) terms to the descriptors in the table below.
Answe Terms Descriptors

r
b Work Safety Act 2008 i. Responsible for developing model work health
and safety laws. Primary function is to
progress the model work health and safety
laws in partnership with state and territory
governments, employers and workers, who
are represented as Safe Work Australia
Members.
d Codes of Practice ii. Aims to secure and promote work safety in

Australia, eliminate risks to work safety at the
source, to protect people at work from injury
and illness, to foster cooperation and
consultation between employers and workers
and to provide a framework for continuous
improvement and higher standards of work
safety.
e Guidance Material iii. These are work health and safety legislation.
They provide the framework and set out
specific requirements for work health and
safety standards and application in the
workplace. They are law and must be adhered
to.
f National Standards and iv. Provide practical guidance on how to comply

Australian Standards with general and specific duties under the
legislation.
a Safe Work Australia v. Provide valuable guidance to people working

in particular industries and occupations on
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what is reasonable and practicable.
c Model Work Health and Safety vi. These are developed by the Australian Safety
Act 2011 and Compensation Council.
Model Work Health and Safety

Regulation 2011
Managing Risks to Health and Safety at the Workplace, Safe Work Australia (2012).
Statement True or False
i. Persons conducting a business must ensure a safe workplace. True False
ii. Workers must be consulted about managing WHS in the True False
workplace.
iii. Everyone in the workplace should have the opportunity to True False
contribute to the development of WHS policies and procedures.
iv. Workers don’t need to remain current in WHS policies and True False
procedures
v. Daily inspections of the physical environment can help to True False

eliminate workplace hazards.
vi. The most effective way to control a risk is to eliminate the True False
hazard.
vii. Isolating the hazard is one way of controlling risks in the True False
workplace.
viii. Reporting ‘near misses’ is a waste of time and does not help to True False
minimise workplace risks.
ix. Employers should ensure regular training for staff on WHS True False
x. Risk assessments are only necessary when an accident occurs. True False
3. a. What is a hazard?
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HAZARD: A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-
health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these.
b. What is a risk?
RISK: In relation to any hazard, means the probability and consequences of injury,
illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard.
c. Put the following hierarchy of control measures into the order in which they should
occur.
▪ Personal Protective ▪ Engineering ▪ Substitution

Equipment controls
▪ Administrative ▪ Elimination ▪ Isolation

controls
1 Elimination
2 Substitution
3 Isolation
4 Engineering controls
5 Administrative controls
6 Personal Protective
Equipment
d. Hazard identification is the process of identifying sources of harm. When do you

consider it necessary to inspect the equipment, materials, resources and/or
environment?
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Answer
Before new activities or routines are implemented True False
Before changes are made to workplace, environment, equipment or True False

processes (e.g. redesigning classroom)
As part of planning major tasks or activities, such as excursions, True False

celebrations/parties, open days.
Following an incident and/or accident report True False
Following maintenance/repairs True False
As current data becomes available True False
At regular intervals during normal operations True False
4. Explain the steps involved in the S.A.F.E. Risk Management Model.
S.A.F.E. Answer
S Spot the hazard - walk around workplace and identify anything that has the
potential to injure others.
Assess the risk:

● What is the potential impact of the hazard?
A
● How likely is the hazard to cause harm?
Fix the problem - use a hierarchy of control to address the problem.

F
Evaluate the results - have the changes made a difference?

E

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Safe Work Procedures, WorkSafe ACT (2010).
a. What is a safe work procedure?
The purpose of a safe work procedure is to reduce the risk to health and
safety in the workplace and reduce the likelihood of an injury by ensuring
that employees know how to work safely when carrying out the tasks
involved in their jobs. Safe work procedures may also be called safe work
method statements (SWMS).
b. When are written safe work procedures generally needed?
•Hazardous tasks.
•Complicated tasks, so that important steps don't get missed.
•Frequently performed tasks.
•Less routine tasks, if workers need reminders about the hazards and how
to control the risks.
c. Name 5 tasks that would require a written safety procedure.
1. Lifting children in/out of cots and highchairs or on/off change tables

2. Changing nappies
3. Moving equipment
4. Storing supplies and equipment
5. Serve food to children
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d. List the four steps suggested for developing a written safe work procedure for a hazardous
task.
 Determine the overall task that requires a safe work procedure.

 Break down the task into its basic steps.
 Identify the hazards associated with each step, and ways to eliminate or
minimize the risks to workers from these hazards.
 Write the safe work procedure — the list of actions that workers must do
when performing the task.
6. For each task listed below identify the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that should be
used by the employee.
A- Disposable gloves
B- Closed-in shoes with non-slip

sole
C- Full-brimmed sun
hat
D- Shirt with collar and sleeves
Task PPE used for the task
Nappy change A
Cleaning up vomit or blood A,B
Setting up outdoor equipment B,C,D
Serving food A
Supervising outdoors B,C,D
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Wiping child’s nose A
Emptying garbage bins A
Changing a child with soiled pants A
Cleaning children’s bathroom A,B
Wiping tables A
7. Explain the meaning of each safety sign.
Sign Meaning
Fire Blanket Refers to location of fire

blanket.
Wet or Slippery Surface Signs Alerts workers that there is a

potential
slip hazard and so care must
be taken/or
avoid area.
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Manual Handling Sign Reminds workers of the
correct lifting
procedure to prevent injury.
First Aid Kit Refers to location of first aid

kit.
8. Match the correct meaning to each safety colour code.
▪ SAFETY
▪ WARNING
▪ MANDATORY
▪ CAUTION
Colour Meaning
RED WARNING
YELLO CAUTION
W
GREEN SAFETY
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BLUE MANDATORY
9. a. What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
An SDS is a document that provides detailed information about a hazardous

Chemical.
b. What are the requirements for keeping a register of hazardous chemical used, handled or
stored in the workplace?
•The identity of the chemical product and its ingredients.

•The hazards of the chemical including health hazards, physical hazards and
environmental hazards.
•Physical properties of the chemical, like boiling point, flash point and
incompatibilities with other chemicals.
•Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants.
•Safe handling and storage procedures for the chemical.
•What to do in the event of an emergency or spill.
•First aid information.
•Transport information
10. a. What are the requirements for emergency and evacuation procedures?
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They must contain an emergency and evacuation floor plan and the
instructions for what to do in the event of an emergency.
The Approved Provider must undertake a risk assessment to identify any
potential emergencies relevant to the service before preparing the emergency
and evacuation procedures.
The Approved Provider of an education and care service must also ensure the
emergency and evacuation floor plan and instructions are displayed in a
prominent position near each exit at the premises. This includes a family day
care residence and approved family day care venue.
b. What is an Emergency Evacuation Plan?
An emergency plan is a written set of instructions that outlines what

workers and others at the workplace should do in an emergency.
c. How often must staff, children and volunteers rehearse an emergency evacuation?
Emergency and evacuation procedures are rehearsed every 3 months that the
service is operating, by the nominated supervisor, staff members and
volunteers and children being educated and cared for by the service rehearsals
of the emergency and evacuation procedures are documented.
11. List 5 WH&S responsibilities you encounter at your workplace.
1. Conducting daily hazard checklist
2. Taking part in cleaning process
3. Storing chemical appropriately
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4. Filling up the safety Data Sheet when necessary
5. Follow Manual handling
12. Name all the 4 state/territory WHS authorities
 Safework NSW
 Worksafe ACT
 WorkSafe WA
 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
 Safework SA
 Worksafe Victoria
 Worksafe Tasmania
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ASSESSMENT 2 – CASE STUDIES
Case Study 1
Wet Weather
It has been raining heavily all weekend. The heavy rain and wind has caused the following
damage to the outdoor area:
▪ Part of the path leading to the front entry has cracked and lifted, creating an uneven
surface.
▪ Several of the trees in the outdoor area have lost branches which are scattered
around the path and play area.
The rain has also found its way indoors:
▪ Water has leaked into the staffroom from the ceiling and the fridge is standing in
water.
▪ The water has spread to the carpeted area and the carpet is soaked.
For each hazard and associated risk, assess the risk using the WorkSafe ACT Risk Rating Matrix
in the ‘6 Steps to Risk Management’ reading.
Hazard Associated Risk Assessment of Risk
Path cracked and lifted Risk of tripping Moderate
Branches around play area Risk of tripping Moderate
Fridge standing in water Risk of electrocution High
Soaked carpet makes room

Carpet soaked High
uninhabitable
Zcj,l. With reference to ‘6 Steps to Risk Management’ suggest the control measures that you
would use in relation to:
i. the fridge standing in water:
Hazard identification: Fridge standing in water

Risk identification: Risk of electrocution
Risk assessment: High
Risk control: Isolate. Turn off electricity, unplug fridge, place sign, turn
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power back on
Documenting processes: Fill up the form to inform about the situation
Monitoring and reviewing: Monitor if the situation had been fixed and the
measures taken to avoid future similar problems.
ii. the cracked front path:
Hazard identification: Path cracked and lifted

Risk identification: Risk of tripping
Risk assessment: Moderate
Risk control: Isolation, Place sign of potential trip hazard. Mark an
alternative path.
Documenting processes: Fill up the form to inform about the situation
Monitoring and reviewing: Monitor if the situation had been fixed and the
measures taken to avoid future similar problems.
Case Study 2
Hung Over
You are on the early morning shift with your colleague Kent who tells you he has had a late
night and is feeling a little seedy. You and Kent are responsible for setting up the outdoor
area. You are required to set up A-frames, a portable tunnel, stepping blocks, walking boards
and balance beams to create an obstacle course.
Kent puts out the sand play equipment and then sits down. You tell him you are waiting for
him to help you with the obstacle course equipment. He says he has a headache and says
“Just drag it out, it’s not that heavy.”
i. Keeping in mind WHS procedures, how should you respond?
Ask Kent if his state doesn't allow him to help. If not ask/wait for assistance, not moving
alone because this may cause an injury.
Tell Kent that you are not moving the equipment without assistance - you do not want to
risk injuring yourself.
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ii. Explain how responsibilities in relation to WHS were breached?
Kent did not present fit for work.

Kent's suggestion that you drag the equipment is inappropriate as he is not following
procedure and is suggesting an action that may result in injury to others
he is not observing the necessary procedures, we constantly really do have to take
proper care of our body.
iii. Who should you report to any work place injuries and incidents?
Supervisor
Case Study 3
Caring for children can be both mentally and physically demanding. Child care workers must
not only cope with day-to-day care issues, but are often expected to support families in
various crisis or emotionally stressful circumstances.
Listed below are some of the commonly reported stressors in Children’s Services. Select those
that you find most stressful (or would consider stressful) and suggest how you go about
reducing the related stress.
Commonly Reported Stressors
i. Being asked to do something you are not comfortable with – compromising your
ethics.
ii. Being expected to do a job that is outside your role and for which you are not
trained.
iii. Inadequate ratios of carers to children.
iv. Length of shifts.
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v. Length of breaks away from children throughout the day.
vi. Lack of privacy and a place to relax – having to stay at the service during breaks.
vii. Lack of preparation time.
viii. Unrealistic rosters and workloads.
ix. Communication problems within the service, between carers, management and with
parents.
x. Inadequate employment of relief staff.
xi. Unclear policies, practices and procedures.
xii. Lack of sufficient recreation leave.
xiii. Lack of opportunities for professional development as part of work.
xiv. Low wages.
xv. Undervaluing of the importance of the role of child care workers and their
professional status.
xvi. Dealing with difficult parents.
xvii. Inadequate resources and supplies.
xviii. High noise levels.
xix. Badly designed environment and equipment.
Things I find Action I could take to reduce stress

stressful
Dealing with Work on techniques to improve communication. If the situation is

difficult parents. beyond control, ask the intervention of the supervisor.
Unclear policies, Ask the management to clarify the topics which are
practices and unclear to the staff. Consult the regulations and laws.
procedures.
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Lack of privacy and Make arrangements with the management to create a place for
a place to relax- the staff to relax, if this is not possible, look for alternatives, such
having to stay at as having the opportunity to go out for a coffee.
the service during
breaks.
Unrealistic rosters Clarify with anticipation the load of hours and times expected to
and workloads. work.
Being expected to Talk with the management and clarify the responsibilities
do a job that is concerning to the role as educator and ask for training in case to
outside your role be arrange or needed.
and for which you
are not trained.
Lack of Talk with coworkers and supervisor to have a timetable which

enables the staff to have enough time to prepare their task.
preparation time
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ASSESSMENT 3 – RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Research Activity 1
Each workplace must develop a risk management system based on risk assessments as a key
strategy. The photographs below demonstrate strategies used by Educators to minimise the
risk of personal injury.
For each photograph read the potential risk of injury to the Educator and then describe the
action taken by the Educator to minimise this risk.
Task Potential risk of injury Action taken by the Educator to

to the Educator: minimise the risk of injury:
Bend knees instead of bend back, to low

▪ Neck/back strain –
to the child level.
caused by leaning down Educator bends knees and squats down
Comforting a child
or picking up child to child height.
Educator wears sturdy shoes.
Ask for help to move the furniture

Bend knees instead of back
Moving Furniture Make communication with other
educator while lifting heavy equipment
●Team lift.
▪ Neck/back or leg injury ●Bending knees.
●Clear passage to move.
●Carrying at waist level.
●Closed in shoes.
●Appropriate clothing
Wash hands with handwash to

protect herself and children from
▪ Prevention of infections.
Hand Washing
infectious disease Follows correct hand washing
procedures.
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Not bend back in wrong position
Stand comfortably with feet
shoulder-width apart for a stable
vii. Back injury base while cleaning.
Using a long-handle
Bending knees.
dustpan and brush
Back straight.
Closed in shoes
Use stairs to help the child to get to the

table instead of lifting her.
Walking child up ii. Neck/back strain if Use of mobile stairs so that children can
Walking child up steps walk up to nappy
steps to nappy children were to be
change table without to nappy change
change lifted the need for Educator to lift child.
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Student ID: __79308_________________

Phone Number: ___________________

Organisation Name: ___________________

Supervisor Name: ___________________

Supervisor Contact: ___________________

Assessor Name: ___________________

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Assessment 3 – Research Activity 22

Assessments for this unit are as follows:

Assessment Number Type of Description and location

Assessment 1 Short There are short questions found in this booklet.

Assessment 2 Case There are Case studies/scenarios in this booklet.

Assessment 3 Research Activity There are research activities found in this

Assessment 4 Personal/Reflective Instructions for the journal are in the supervised

Assessment 5 Third Party Will be performed by the workplace supervisor

Assessment 6 Work Place Your workplace supervisor observes you in the

Assessment 7 Portfolio In your portfolio you should collect information

Assessment 8 Simulation Simulations are to be completed in class in an

2. This assessment may be re-assessed upon appeal

Unit: HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Student Name & ID Ramandeep Kaur 79308

Tasks included in submission

Assessment Title Satisfactory/ Assessor Date Re-submission

Short Questions Assessment 1

Case Study 1-3 Assessment 2

Research Activity Assessment 3

Simulation 1-2 Assessment 8

Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory

Assessor Signed: Assessor Name: Date:

1. To complete this task, the following reading will help you:

Answe Terms Descriptors

d Codes of Practice ii. Aims to secure and promote work safety in

f National Standards and iv. Provide practical guidance on how to comply

a Safe Work Australia v. Provide valuable guidance to people working

Model Work Health and Safety

2. To complete this task, the following reading will help you:

Statement True or False

i. Persons conducting a business must ensure a safe workplace. True False

v. Daily inspections of the physical environment can help to True False

▪ Personal Protective ▪ Engineering ▪ Substitution

▪ Administrative ▪ Elimination ▪ Isolation

d. Hazard identification is the process of identifying sources of harm. When do you

Before new activities or routines are implemented True False

Before changes are made to workplace, environment, equipment or True False

As part of planning major tasks or activities, such as excursions, True False

Following an incident and/or accident report True False

Following maintenance/repairs True False

As current data becomes available True False

At regular intervals during normal operations True False

4. Explain the steps involved in the S.A.F.E. Risk Management Model.

Assess the risk:

Fix the problem - use a hierarchy of control to address the problem.

Evaluate the results - have the changes made a difference?

5. To complete this task, the following reading will help you:

a. What is a safe work procedure?

b. When are written safe work procedures generally needed?

c. Name 5 tasks that would require a written safety procedure.

1. Lifting children in/out of cots and highchairs or on/off change tables

 Determine the overall task that requires a safe work procedure.

B- Closed-in shoes with non-slip

D- Shirt with collar and sleeves

Student Name: _Ramandeep Kaur______________

Student ID: 79308_______________