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SITXWHS003 Assessment Tasks and Instructions

Assessment Guidelines
What will be assessed
The purpose of this assessment is to assess your ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and
performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

 implement and monitor adherence to workplace health and safety procedures in three of the following real or
simulated situations:
o evacuation of staff and customers
o security management of cash, documents, equipment, keys or people
o handling chemicals and hazardous substances
o hazard identification and reporting
o incident and accident reporting
o risk assessment and reporting
 coordinate consultative processes for managing the above workplace health, safety and security issues
 coordinate risk assessments, WHS training, and the maintenance of records relating to above situations
 monitor the effectiveness of the WHS system and identify:
o required adjustments
o staff training needs
 demonstrate management practices that must be implemented for compliance with state or territory
occupational health and safety (OHS) or WHS legislation during above situations.
Place/Location where assessment will be conducted
NIET

Resource Requirements
Refer to the Assessment conditions attached to the Mapping Document located in the teacher support tools
folder or the “Assessment Conditions” for this unit in the SIT 1.0 Training Package.

For this assessment access to the following resources are essential:


 access to a computer
 internet access
 a workplace, real or simulated, with workers or students present
 risk assessment templates (attached)
 relevant state or territory WHS legislation
 current plain English regulatory documents distributed by the local WHS government regulator
 codes of practice and standards issued by government regulators or industry groups
 WHS information and business management manuals issued by industry associations or commercial
publishers
 current commercial WHS policies and procedures
Instructions for assessment including WHS requirements
The assessment for this project consists of 2 Parts, Part A and Part B.

Part A requires you to plan for 3 situations of your choice as outlined below:

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1. You are required to select 3 situations as listed in the task description on the following pages.
2. Once your situations have been selected, you need to access the relevant codes of practice from the
Safework website or the website governing WHS relevant for your state.
3. After you have identified the specific requirements for each situation you will need to:
a. plan, develop and implement consultation processes with your staff/ colleagues;
b. conduct risk assessment for each;
c. apply the relevant risk control measures; and
d. implement each situation in instances as instructed by tour trainer.
4. During implementation of each situation you need to identify the effectiveness for each system,
identify any adjustments required and identify any further staff training needs.
5. For each situation you need to provide:
a) Clear reference to websites or sources including sections and pages where you located the
relevant legislation
b) An implementation plan that provides the steps and processes for planning consultation, risk
assessment and implementation for each situation
c) The actual records required to meet legislative requirements (for example consultation
records for staff consultation/ where incident reporting is selected the appropriate form(s)/
where chemicals and hazardous substances are selected the relevant SDS, PPE register,
training register etc./ where security management of any kind is selected the relevant SOPs,
emergency procedures, staff training records/ where evacuation is selected, the floorplan(s),
emergency procedures, wardens, forms for reports as relevant etc.)

Part B requires you to implement and monitor the effectiveness of each situation to identify the need for
adjustment and any training requirements for staff to overcome any shortfalls or non-compliance that is
identified

6. The observation criteria below provide a guideline for generic key criteria.
7. Additional criteria will be added by your trainer as relevant for the specific situations

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Assessment 2

Part A Planning WHS systems, consultation and risk assessment

Your Tasks

For the purpose of this assessment you need to provide for each situation listed below:

a) Clear references to websites or sources including sections and pages where you located the
relevant legislation

b) An implementation plan that provides the steps and processes for planning consultation, risk
assessment and implementation for each situation

c) The actual records required to meet legislative requirements (for example consultation records
for staff consultation/ where incident reporting is selected the appropriate form(s)/ where
chemicals and hazardous substances are selected the relevant SDS, PPE register, training
register etc./ where security management of any kind is selected the relevant SOPs, emergency
procedures, staff training records/ where evacuation is selected, the floorplan(s), emergency
procedures, wardens, forms for reports as relevant etc.)

1. You are required to plan the following situations:

1) evacuation of staff and customers


2) security management of cash, documents, equipment, keys or people
3) handling chemicals and hazardous substances

Instance Date Duration from ... to... Tasks to be completed


What will be observed?
Selection 1: 23/05/2023 8:00-10:00 Consultation
evacuation of staff and Risk Assessment Process
customers Implementation
Monitoring of processes
Identification of Training Needs
Evaluation
Recording of documentation

Selection 2: 23/05/2023 12:00-14:00 Consultation

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security management of Risk Assessment Process
cash, documents, Implementation
equipment, keys or Monitoring of processes
people Identification of Training Needs
Evaluation
Recording of documentation

Selection 3: 23/05/2023 14:00-16:30 Consultation


handling chemicals and Risk Assessment Process
hazardous substances. Implementation
Monitoring of processes
Identification of Training Needs
Evaluation
Recording of documentation

2. Once your situations have been selected, you need to access the relevant codes of practice from the
Safework website or the website governing WHS relevant for your state.

Situation Code/ Reference


legislation/
factsheet

evacuation Occupational http://www.ohsrep.org.au/hazards/workplace-conditions/fire-


of staff and Health and and-emergency-evacuation
customers Safety Act
2004
security
management Work Health https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/
of cash, and Safety 0003/281442/GN051_Site_SecurityT.pdf
documents, Regulations
equipment, 2012
keys or
people

handling model WHS https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/chemicals


chemicals Regulations.

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and
hazardous
substances

3. After you have identified the specific requirements for each situation you will need to plan, develop and
implement consultation processes with your staff/ colleagues.

1. Instance

Situation: Evacuation of staff and customers


Describe the legal requirements set out by the relevant code/legislation that applies to this situation
the employer has a duty to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working environment. This includes
providing a safe system of work, information, training, supervision, and where appropriate personal
protective equipment. Under Section 26, persons who manage or control workplaces must ensure that the
workplace and the means of entering and leaving it are safe and without risks to health

Consultation Requirements: Where, when, what


When there is a fire in the workplace, and everyone needs to be evacuated
Who is involved:
staff and consultant
Risk assessment including Hazard Analysis – what will need to be assessed
The map of the workplace
The lift
Complete the risk assessment template marked “Situation Evacuation of staff and customers

2. Instance

Situation: security management of cash, documents, equipment, keys or people


Describe the legal requirements set out by the relevant code/legislation that applies to this situation
A person with management or control of a workplace at which construction
work is carried out must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the
workplace is secured from unauthorised access.
Maximum penalty:
(a)
in the case of an individual—$3,600, or
(b)
in the case of a body corporate—$18,000.
2.
In complying with subclause (1), the person must have regard to all relevant
matters, including:
(a)
risks to health and safety arising from unauthorised access to the workplace, and

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(b)
the likelihood of unauthorised access occurring
Consultation Requirements:
When the company needs to move and all the stuff needs to be transferred to another place.
Who is involved:
staff and consultant
Risk assessment including Hazard Analysis – what will need to be assessed
- the security of the community
- the potential crime rate around the community
Complete the risk assessment template marked “Situation security management of cash, documents,
equipment, keys or people

3. Instance

Situation: Chemicals are stored in the kitchen area


Describe the legal requirements set out by the relevant code/legislation that applies to this situation

Dangerous Goods Act 1986


Under the Regulations, a business that packages or re-labels a hazardous chemical with its own product name
is a manufacturer and has the same duties as other manufacturers.

Manufacturers or importers of hazardous chemicals must:

Make sure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that chemicals they manufacture or import are without risks to
health and safety.
Correctly classify the chemicals that they import and/or manufacture, and prepare correct labels and SDS for
those chemicals.

Consultation Requirements:
Where possible do not store chemicals in kitchens, keep them in a designated area for storing chemicals
● Depending on the substance, the severity of the harm could range from minor to major, for
example, from minor skin irritation to chronic respiratory disease. Some chemicals may not be
hazardous by all routes of entry. For example, silica is hazardous only by inhalation so the risk
assessment needs to consider how inhalation could occur in the workplace.
The SDS may also include summaries of toxicological data, or advice or warnings for people that might be
at risk, such as
 people who are sensitized to particular chemicals
 warnings for pregnant women
 people with existing medical conditions such as asthma.
Examples may include:
 use of welding rods which may liberate hazardous fumes and vapors
 directions for use of chlorine bleach, warning that harmful levels of chlorine gas may be generated if
the substance is mixed with incompatible chemicals
 warnings that some metals, including alkali metals, in contact with water or acids, liberate flammable gas
 information on by-products or breakdown products like formation of explosive peroxides in ether

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● Where possible do not store chemicals in kitchens, keep them in a designated area for storing chemicals
● Ensure all hazardous substances are stored in a secure location
● Do not store hazardous substances on a shelf above head height
● Maintain clear separation of storage of hazardous substances from non-hazardous substances
● Ensure that all hazardous substances are kept in undamaged containers with secure caps or lids
Who is involved:
Workers should obtain and read instructions for use, consult the Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and know
safe handling precautions to take before working with a hazardous substance
Risk assessment including Hazard Analysis – what will need to be assessed
Maintain clear separation of storage of hazardous substances from non-hazardous substances
● Ensure all hazardous substances are stored in a secure location
● Do not store hazardous substances on a shelf above head height
Complete the risk assessment template marked “Situation_Chemicals are stored in the kitchen area”

Planning WHS systems, consultation and risk assessment


Situation 1. : Evacuation of staff and customers
Marking Criteria 1.Attempt 2.Attempt 3.Attempt
Legal requirements set out in legislation S NYS S NYS S NYS Comments
The correct code, legislation or factsheet is identified
The source where the information is accessed is provided
The legal requirements for emergency procedures are identified:

 PCBUs must ensure that an emergency plan is prepared


for the workplace, including for workers who may work
at multiple workplaces
The inclusions listed in the emergency plan are identified and http://
provided www.safeworkaustralia.go
 emergency procedures, including: v.au/sites/swa/about/
 an effective response to an emergency publications/Documents/
 evacuation procedures 657/
 notifying emergency service organisations at the earliest Emergency_plans_fact_she
opportunity et.pdf
 medical treatment and assistance, and
 effective communication between the person
 authorised to coordinate the emergency response
 and all people at the workplace
 testing of the emergency procedure
 information, training and instructions for workers to
implement the emergency procedures
 a floor plan or outline of the area where evacuation is
planned is attached
Consultation
Details for the place and time for consultation are provided
Details of participants who participate in the consultation are
provided
The nature and details for consultation is provide in a clear format
The consultation plan is clear and meets legal requirements
(information/contribution/actions/ outcomes)

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Risk Assessment
The risk assessment includes the critical inclusions identified in
legislation for emergency procedures listed above

The hazards or potential hazards are realistically identified for


each process/ procedure
The hazards identified include physical hazards relevant or
potential for each process/ procedure
The hazards identified include equipment hazards relevant or
potential for process/ procedure
Security hazards are identified as relevant
The list provided reflects consultation reflecting on the tasks
undertaken in the workplace and information provided by the
student
Any existing controls in place to reduce risks for hazards identified
are described clearly
The risk scores entered must reflect the details provided though
consultation with colleagues
The risk level and risk score is determined for each hazard
identified in the risk assessment and listed in the template on the
last page
The actions for each hazard identified are determined and listed
in the template for each hazard
The implementation requirements for actions determined for
each hazard are outlined
The implementation strategy reflects the priorities according to
level of risks identified
The implementation strategy reflects the steps outlined in the
hierarchy of controls
The risk assessment template is submitted complete
List additional criteria as relevant

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Planning WHS systems, consultation and risk assessment
Situation 2. : Security management of cash, documents, equipment, keys or people
Marking Criteria 1.Attempt 2.Attempt 3.Attempt
Legal requirements set out in legislation S NYS S NYS S NYS Comments
The correct code, legislation or factsheet is identified
The source where the information is accessed is provided
The legal requirements for the select type of security
management are identified: (for example Safety of workers in a
workplace or as relevant

List the criteria for legal requirements here

Consultation
Details for the place and time for consultation are provided
Details of participants who participate in the consultation are
provided
The nature and details for consultation is provided in a clear
format
The consultation plan is clear and meets legal requirements
(information/contribution/actions/ outcomes)

Risk Assessment
The risk assessment includes the critical inclusions identified in
legislation for emergency procedures listed above

The hazards or potential hazards are realistically identified for


each process/ procedure
The hazards identified include physical hazards relevant or
potential for each process/ procedure
The hazards identified include equipment hazards relevant or
potential for process/ procedure
Security hazards are identified as relevant
The list provided reflects consultation reflecting on the tasks
undertaken in the workplace and information provided by the
student
Any existing controls in place to reduce risks for hazards identified
are described clearly
The risk scores entered must reflect the details provided though
consultation with colleagues
The risk level and risk score is determined for each hazard
identified in the risk assessment and listed in the template on the

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last page
The actions for each hazard identified are determined and listed
in the template for each hazard
The implementation requirements for actions determined for
each hazard are outlined
The implementation strategy reflects the priorities according to
level of risks identified
The implementation strategy reflects the steps outlined in the
hierarchy of controls
The risk assessment template is submitted complete
List additional criteria as relevant

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Planning WHS systems, consultation and risk assessment
Situation 3. : Handling chemicals and hazardous substances
Marking Criteria 1.Attempt 2.Attempt 3.Attempt
Legal requirements set out in legislation S NYS S NYS S NYS Comments
The correct code, legislation or factsheet is identified
The source where the information is accessed is provided
The legal requirements for duties in relation to hazardous
chemicals are identified as relevant for the nature of the
organisation:
 correct labelling of containers and pipework, using warning http://
placards and outer warning placards and displaying of safety www.safework.nsw.gov.au
signs /__data/assets/pdf_file/
 maintaining a register and manifest (where relevant) of 0018/52155/managing-
hazardous chemicals and providing notification to the risks-hazardous-chemicals-
regulator of manifest quantities if required code-3837.pdf
 identifying risk of physical or chemical reaction of hazardous
chemicals and ensuring the stability of hazardous chemicals
 ensuring that exposure standards are not exceeded
 provision of health monitoring to workers
 provision of information, training, instruction and supervision
to workers
 provision of spill containment system for hazardous chemicals
if necessary
 obtaining the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from the
manufacturer, importer or supplier of the chemical
 controlling ignition sources and accumulation of flammable
and combustible substances
 provision and availability of fire protection, fire fighting
equipment and emergency and safety equipment
 preparing an emergency plan if the quantity of a class of
hazardous chemical at a workplace exceeds the
 manifest quantity for that hazardous chemical
 stability and support of containers for bulk hazardous
chemicals including pipework and attachments
 decommissioning of underground storage and handling
systems
 notifying the regulator as soon as practicable of abandoned
tanks in certain circumstances

Consultation
Details for the place and time for consultation are provided
Details of participants who participate in the consultation are
provided
The nature and details for consultation is provide in a clear format
The consultation plan is clear and meets legal requirements
(information/contribution/actions/ outcomes)

Risk Assessment
The risk assessment includes the critical inclusions identified in
legislation for emergency procedures listed above

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The hazards or potential hazards are realistically identified for
each process/ procedure
The hazards identified include physical hazards relevant or
potential for each process/ procedure
The hazards identified include equipment hazards relevant or
potential for process/ procedure
Security hazards are identified as relevant
The list provided reflects consultation reflecting on the tasks
undertaken in the workplace and information provided by the
student
Any existing controls in place to reduce risks for hazards identified
are described clearly
The risk scores entered must reflect the details provided though
consultation with colleagues
The risk level and risk score is determined for each hazard
identified in the risk assessment and listed in the template on the
last page
The actions for each hazard identified are determined and listed
in the template for each hazard
The implementation requirements for actions determined for
each hazard are outlined
The implementation strategy reflects the priorities according to
level of risks identified
The implementation strategy reflects the steps outlined in the
hierarchy of controls
The risk assessment template is submitted complete
List additional criteria as relevant

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Part B – Implementing, monitoring and evaluating WHS systems

Your Tasks

You are required to implement each situation based on the work you have planned and completed in Part A.

1. Brief all relevant staff before implementation to provide a refresher of the procedures that were
finalised and determined during consultation and risk assessment

2. Monitor each situation and ensure that any breaches are identified promptly.

3. Use relevant templates or a log to document progress and incidents for each situation.

4. Take appropriate actions to prevent any potential incidents, accidents or other hazards where a safety
risk has been identified.

5. Document each breach or shortfall you identify for each instance.

6. Write a report summary for each situation and clearly outline the requirements for changes for each
procedure based on the results in 4. and which type of training this will require as a result for each
situation.

7. Attach your completed templates or log as relevant.

8. Attach your final summary report.


logs:

Situation 1:evacuation of staff and customers

A fire warden should be nominated for each work v


area, for example per floor in an office building, or a
section of a warehouse or factory.
A PEEP should be in place for any person with disability v
requiring assistance to evacuate in an emergency.
The fire warden should be aware of any PEEPs in place v
for people with disability in their work area and have
an understanding of the assistance that is required.
Emergency exits should be clearly shown using v
illuminated exit signs.
Emergency and evacuation procedures should be v
clearly displayed on appropriate signage.

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Situation 2:security management of cash, documents, equipment, keys or people

Lock the cash in the drawer v


save the important document in the hard disk v
Must wear protective clothes when using dangerous v
equipment
Let more than 2 people to keep the key and register v
the people who have the key

Situation 3:handling chemicals and hazardous substances

Hazardous substance register is available to all staff v


All containers have manufacturers label v
Appropriate first aid and emergency facilities v
All staff has been given this information about v
hazardous substances as part of their orientation

Report summary

Situation 1:evacuation of staff and customers


Emergency procedures diagrams are located within buildings throughout each workplace. These diagrams
provide floor plans showing the locations of emergency exits and emergency equipment (such as fire
extinguishers) and maps for evacuation routes and emergency assembly areas. This can significantly improve our
staff and customers’ safety.

Situation 2:security management of cash, documents, equipment, keys or people

Develop a code of conduct to outline the rules, values, ethical principles and vision of your business. It should
also set guidelines for staff behaviour in normal business operations and in the event of an emergency.

Situation 3:handling chemicals and hazardous substances

Basically, proper management and control can significantly reduce the dangers of hazardous substances and
chemicals. Before, or upon, the first occasion a hazardous substance is to be used in the workplace, the manager
and/or supervisor of the area is responsible for consulting with, and providing appropriate information,
instruction training and supervision to those employees and students who are, or may be exposed to that
substance in the workplace.

9.

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Implementing, monitoring and evaluating WHS systems
Situation 1. : Evacuation of staff and customers
Marking Criteria 1.Attempt 2.Attempt 3.Attempt
Implementation S NYS S NYS S NYS Comments
Staff is briefed on evacuation procedures
Each role is clearly defined
All equipment is checked and prepared
All PPE is checked and available as identified
The evacuation procedure is trialled

Monitoring
Each process is monitored
Define steps monitored:

Any breaches are identified


Corrective action is taken:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Staff is informed or actioned for breaches as relevant:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:

Evaluation
Breaches or issues are documented
Participants are de-briefed/feedback
A summary report is submitted
Each breach or shortfall is identified
Steps for rectification are summarised in report
Training requirements are identified in the report
The documentation/templates used for monitoring are attached
to this assessment
The final report is attached to this assessment

List additional criteria as relevant

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Implementing, monitoring and evaluating WHS systems
Situation 2. : Security management of cash, documents, equipment, keys or people
Marking Criteria 1.Attempt 2.Attempt 3.Attempt
Implementation S NYS S NYS S NYS Comments
Staff is briefed on _________________ procedures
Each role is clearly defined
Define the steps required for implementation relevant for the
selected procedure

Monitoring
Each process is monitored
Define steps monitored:

Any breaches are identified


Corrective action is taken:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Staff is informed or actioned for breaches as relevant:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:

Evaluation
Breaches or issues are documented
Participants are de-briefed/feedback
A summary report is submitted
Each breach or shortfall is identified
Steps for rectification are summarised in report
Training requirements are identified in the report
The documentation/templates used for monitoring are attached
to this assessment
The final report is attached to this assessment

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List additional criteria as relevant

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Implementing, monitoring and evaluating WHS systems
Situation 3. : Handling chemicals and hazardous substances
Marking Criteria 1.Attempt 2.Attempt 3.Attempt
Implementation and Monitoring S NYS S NYS S NYS Comments
Staff is briefed on handling chemicals and hazardous substances
Each role is clearly defined
All equipment is checked and prepared
All PPE is checked and available as identified
The use and application of chemicals is trialled during service
instance(s)
Correct dispensing is monitored
The disposal of chemicals is monitored
Each process is monitored
Define steps monitored:

Any breaches are identified


Corrective action is taken:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Staff is informed or actioned for breaches as relevant:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:
Issue: Action:

Evaluation
Breaches or issues are documented
Participants are de-briefed/feedback
A summary report is submitted
Each breach or shortfall is identified
Steps for rectification are summarised in report
Training requirements are identified in the report
The documentation/templates used for monitoring are attached
to this assessment
The final report is attached to this assessment

List additional criteria as relevant

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WHS Risk Assessment Template

Organisation BB Hotel Risk Assessment completed by JOHN TAM

Department Catering Date 06/06/2018

Section Kitchen Review date


Where possible and sensible, staf use tools to handle food rather than hands.
Workplace Activity

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Existing Step 5 Risk Score Implementation


Activity Hazards Potential risks Existing controls Risk Action required
Score Hierarchy of Controls
If relevant
Date
(describe/name the (describe the (describe (describe existing risk control Action by Due Date
Completed
activity, task or hazard) consequences and measures in place)
process with the impacts of the risk)
associated risk)

Wear
Hot grease Burns Burns Have splash guards protective Manage 02/06/ 30/06/
Use grease pans clothing r 2018 2018
that dump
automatically

Dishwashing Skin contact Skin contact may Use safer products Wear gloves Manage 02/06/ 30/06/
products may cause cause irritation or Wear gloves when r 2018 2018
irritation or dermatitis necessary
dermatitis

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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Existing Step 5 Risk Score Implementation
Activity Hazards Potential risks Existing controls Risk Action required
Score Hierarchy of Controls
If relevant
Date
(describe/name the (describe the (describe (describe existing risk control Action by Due Date
Completed
activity, task or hazard) consequences and measures in place)
process with the impacts of the risk)
associated risk)

Boiling water units Poorly placed Boiling water Select units with Ensure Manage 02/06/20 30/06/20
18 18
boiling water supply is hot safety devices built appropriate r
Units may increase enough to scald in that reduce the risk signage is warning users of
chance of of scalding hot water /
burns steam

Portable Failing to Fingers contact Have kitchen Ensure that Manage 02/06/ 30/06/
kitchen isolate an heated platens of appliances inspected instructions for r 2018 2018
appliances appliance from sandwich maker on a regular basis, use of any
power supply whilst inserting or and if required appliance are
before washing removing a tested, and record accessible to
sharp blades o sandwich this information workers in a
known location

Refrigerators Refrigerator Food is left in Periodically check Arrange for Manage 02/06/ 30/06/
temperature is refrigerator that refrigerator refrigerator to be r 2018 2018
consistently until moldy or temperature periodically
above the past its safe complies with emptied and the
recommended 'use by' date requirements for inside washed
temperature for safe storage and if and cleaned
safe food required locate a according to the

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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Existing Step 5 Risk Score Implementation
Activity Hazards Potential risks Existing controls Risk Action required
Score Hierarchy of Controls
If relevant
Date
(describe/name the (describe the (describe (describe existing risk control Action by Due Date
Completed
activity, task or hazard) consequences and measures in place)
process with the impacts of the risk)
associated risk)

storage thermometer in the manufacturer’s


fridge (e.g. milk instructions
should be stored at
4 degrees)

Knives, scissors Contact with Wrong choice of Provide appropriate Instruct workers Manage 02/06/ 30/06/
sharp and knife, or safe storage for very not to put very r 2018 2018
serrated knives inappropriate sharp knives used in sharp knives in
which have method of cutng food preparation the dishwasher,
been lef on food, resulting in (e.g. a knife block) but to wash
worktops, knife slipping and Ensure that all them carefully by
placed in cutng the user workers know not hand avoiding
dishwasher or other to put these knives in drawers contact with the blade
(nonsharp) cutlery
hidden amongst
sundry cutlery

Spillages Unsafe clean-up Contamination Provide workers Workers should Manage 02/06/ 30/06/
of food stored with instruction in obtain and read r 2018 2018
near dealing with instructions for
chemicals spillages of use, consult the
hazardous MSDS, and know

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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Existing Step 5 Risk Score Implementation
Activity Hazards Potential risks Existing controls Risk Action required
Score Hierarchy of Controls
If relevant
Date
(describe/name the (describe the (describe (describe existing risk control Action by Due Date
Completed
activity, task or hazard) consequences and measures in place)
process with the impacts of the risk)
associated risk)

substances, safe handling


including the name precautions to
of contacts to take before
arrange clean up cleaning up a
Warn others to hazardous
stay clear of substance spillage
spillage site

Risk Analysis matrix – Level of risk

Risk Score Risk Level Action


Identified Hazards Risk Assessment
Likelihood Consequence LxC
(L) (C)
Kitchen/food service staf and
3 2 6 Major risk Consider whether it is appropriate to
customers
may be injured if they trip over change floor surface with better
objects or surface
slip on spillages roughness.

Kitchen staf and food service staf 4 1 4 Moderate risk Ensure team working for moving heavier
items
may sufer injuries such as strains or

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bruising from handling heavy/bulky (egg pots)
objects
Staf involved in food 3 1 3 Moderate risk Tell sttaf not to use knives to
preparation and remove packaging
service could sufer cuts from – suitable cutters will be
contact provided.
with blades
Frequent hand washing can 3 1 3 Moderate risk Sttaf reminded to thoroughly dry
cause skin hands
damage. Some foods can after washing.
cause some
staf to develop skin allergies.
Staf could sufer serious/ fatal 3 2 6 Major risk Get electrician to inspect
injuries electrical
as a result of electric shock. equipment and advise on how
ofen these
should be inspected and tested.
Staf risk serious injury from 2 3 6 Major risk Remind staf to always isolate
contact (switch of
with dangerous/ moving from power supply) machinery
parts on before
machinery. carrying out maintenance or
cleaning
work.

Definitions
Likelihood L Score Consequence C Score Risk Score (L x C) Hierarchy of Risk Controls
Rare (Monthly) 1 Minor – e.g. small cut, first aid 1 1 Elimination is a permanent solution and should be attempted in the first instance.
treatment only

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Occasionally (Weekly) 2 Moderate – e.g. sprained 2 4 Substitution involves replacing the hazard or environmental aspect by one of lower risk.
ankle, one day off required
Frequent (Daily) 3 Major – e.g. loss of limb or 3 9 Engineering controls involve physical barriers or structural changes to the environment or
bodily function process.
Constant (Hourly) 4 Catastrophic – e.g. fatality 4 16 Administrative controls reduce hazard by altering procedures and providing instructions.
Personal protective equipment last resort or temporary control.

LEGEND
• Minor/no risk (risk score 1-2) – is acceptable. No further action on risk control measures is necessary
• Moderate risk (risk score 3-4) - indicates conditional acceptability. Further risk control measures should be considered and existing controls monitored
• Major risk (risk score 5-6) - indicates unacceptable level of risk. Controls and measures must be developed and implemented in the short to medium term
• Catastrophic risk (risk score 7-16) - indicates unacceptable level of risk. Controls must be immediately implemented or the risk eliminated (i.e. cease activity)

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