Assessment Tasks and Instructions

Student Name
Student Number
Course and Code
Unit(s) of Competency and Code(s) SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health
and safety practices
Stream/Cluster Tuesday Online
Trainer/Assessor

Assessment for this Unit of Competency/Cluster Details

Assessment 1 Short Answers
Assessment 2 Project
Assessment 3
Assessment conducted in this instance: Assessment 1 2 3

Reasonable Adjustment
1. Has reasonable adjustment been applied to this assessment?
No No further information required

Yes Complete 2.
2. Provide details for the requirements and provisions for adjustment of assessment:

Student to complete
My assessor has discussed the adjustments with me
I agree to the adjustments applied to this assessment
Signature Date

2nd Assessor to complete

I agree the adjustments applied to this assessment are reasonable
Name

Signature Date
Assessment Guidelines

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What will be assessed
The purpose of this assessment is to assess you underpinning knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the
elements and performance criteria for this unit of competency and relating to the following aspects:

 primary components of relevant state or territory OHS or WHS legislation:

o actions that must be taken for legal compliance
o employer responsibilities to provide a safe workplace
o requirement to consult, and acceptable consultation mechanisms
o requirements for the use of WHS representatives and committees, and their roles and responsibilities
o requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control and acceptable mechanisms
o requirements for record keeping and acceptable record keeping mechanisms
o requirement to provide information and training
o employee responsibilities to ensure safety of self, other workers and other people in the workplace
o employee responsibility to participate in WHS practices
o ramifications of failure to observe OHS or WHS legislation and organisational policies and procedures
 specific organisation:
o full content of WHS policies and procedures; and consultation, hazard identification, risk assessment and
reporting documents
o methods used for WHS consultation, hazard identification and risk assessment
o options for the provision of training:
 coaching or mentoring in safe work practices
 formal training programs in safe work practices
o hazard identification, risk assessment and control
o WHS policy and procedure induction
o WHS representative or committee
o provision of information, fact sheets and signage to ensure safe work practices
 WHS information:
o consultative arrangements for WHS
o employee roles and responsibilities in WHS management practices
o legal obligations and ramifications of failure to comply
o location of first aid kit and emergency evacuation plan
o WHS training information and updates
o policies:
 overall approach of organisation to WHS
 participation of personnel in WHS management practices
 responsibilities of employees to ensure safety
o procedures
o specific risk control measures relevant to the workplace
o specific regulations and codes of practice
o use of:
 hazard identification reporting documents
 risk assessment template documents
 consultative processes:
o a diary, whiteboard or suggestion box used by staff to report issues of concern
o fact sheets to fully inform personnel about WHS rights and responsibilities
o formal WHS representatives and committees
o formal meetings with agendas, minutes and action plans
o informal meetings with notes
o WHS discussions with employees during the course of each business day
o recording issues in a management diary
o regular staff meetings that involve WHS discussions
o seeking staff suggestions for content of WHS policies and procedures

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 o special staff meetings or workshops to specifically address WHS issues
o staff handbook containing WHS information
o surveys or questionnaires that invite staff feedback on WHS issues
 time requirements for hazard identification:
o when changes to the workplace are implemented:
 before the premises are used for the first time
 before and during the installation or alteration of any plant
 before changes to work practices are introduced
o when any new information relating to health and safety risks becomes available
 required WHS records and reports:
o consultation
o hazard identification
o incident and accident notifications to WHS regulatory authorities
o incident or accident, near miss reports and related statistics
o monitoring reports and recommendations for change:
 agendas for and minutes of meetings
 committee members
 consultation decisions and follow-up actions
 consultation processes
 diaries of meetings
 WHS information provided to personnel
 risk controls
 safe work practices
o risk assessments
o risk control actions
o training action plans
o training undertaken.
Place/Location where assessment will be conducted
RTO to complete

Resource Requirements
Pen, Paper or computer

Instructions for assessment including WHS requirements

You are required to address all questions to achieve competence. Your trainer will provide you with
instructions for time frames and dates to complete this assessment.
Once completed, carefully read the responses you have provided and check for completeness. Your trainer
will provide you with feedback and the result you have achieved.

Statement of Authenticity
I acknowledge that I understand the requirements to complete the assessment tasks
The assessment process including the provisions for re-submitting and academic appeals were explained
to me and I understand these processes
I understand the consequences of plagiarism and confirm that this is my own work and I have
acknowledged or referenced all sources of information I have used for the purpose of this assessment
Student Signature: Date: 24 / 04 /2023

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This assessment: First Attempt 2nd Attempt Extension – Date: / /

RESULT OF ASSESSMENT Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory

Assessor(s) Signature(s): Date:

Student Signature Date: / /

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Assessment 1

Short Answers

Answer the following questions below. All questions must be answered.

Question 1
Under the WHS legislation there are 5 situations when a person conducting a business or undertaking
(employer) must consult with workers. Name 3 of them.
1. identifying hazards and assessing risks to health and safety
2. making decisions about ways to eliminate or minimise those risks
3. making decisions about the adequacy of facilities for the welfare of workers
4. proposing changes that may affect the health or safety of workers
5. making decisions about the procedures for consulting with workers; resolving work health
or safety issues at the workplace and monitoring the health of workers

Question 2
List 4 ways you can provide staff with workplace health and safety information.
1. sending emails
2. using warning signs, pictures and videos or company notice board
3. holding regular meetings
4. appropriate training

Question 3
An emergency evacuation plan is one example of a WHS procedure which helps to keep people safe. List 4
others relevant to your industry.
1. hazardous material handling and storage
2. information, training and instruction to staff
3. guidelines on how to use the personal protective equipment
4. first aid and medical care

Question 4
List 2 methods of monitoring that staff are following WHS procedures.
1. direct supervision
2. informal discussion

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Question 5
List 5 types of document that would act as evidence of your company’s compliance with WHS
laws.
1. risk assessment
2. induction and training
3. inspection
4. Reporting and management
5. hazardous substances

Question 6
List 4 possible steps you could take if you observed a staff member not complying with your company’s WHS
practices, or a hazard control measure was not working properly.
1. stop the staff immediately
2. point out what they are doing wrong as well as any safety implications
3. provide training if necessary
4. if a staff member continues to not follow safe work practices you may need to take
disciplinary action

Question 7
List 5 WHS issues or potential hazards you need to monitor in your department/industry on a daily basis.
1. physical hazards such as noise and temperature
2. chemical hazards such as fumes and flammable materials
3. ergonomic hazards such as equipment and tools
4. biological and radiation hazards such as bacteria and x-rays
5. psychological hazard such as stress and workload

Question 8
List 3 matters you might discuss as part of making consultation arrangements.
1. people who will be involved in the consultation
2. date and duration
3. appropriate venue for discussions

Question 9
Name 3 methods you can use to provide staff members the opportunity to contribute their views on WHS
issues.
1. meetings for staff members to provide suggestions
2. encourage staff members to ask on any unclear issue
3. maintain open channel for staff members to make suggestions

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Question 10
If you cannot resolve a staff member’s WHS issue or control a hazard yourself, name 3 people you might
refer the issue to in order to find a resolution.
1. WHS Committee member
2. employer
3. Health and Safety Representative

Question 11
A staff member has raised WHS issues in the workplace which now have been resolved. Why is it important
to communicate the result back the staff member who raised it?
Communicating the result back to the staff member who raised it can indicates to staff
members that their employer is responsible on management as the employer takes their
health and safety seriously which also encouraged the staff members to work relievedly. The
communication helps to clarify the unclear issues and guide the staff member to a correct
performance. Also, this can helps to avoid repeating an undesirable safety issue in the
future.

Question 12
Safe Work Australia’s Code of Practice “How to manage work health and safety risks” lists the instances when
risk management must occur and hazard controls must be used.
List 5 instances when this needs to occur in an organisation
1. starting a new business
2. expanding or purchasing an existing business
3. changing work practices, procedures or environment
4. planning to improve productivity or reduce costs
5. required by WHS regulations for specific hazards

Question 13
List 4 different types of WHS training methods.
1. case studies and role play
2. hands-on training
3. instructor-led training
4. e-learning

Question 14
Give 2 examples of when you must provide WHS training to your staff.
1. someone new at work
2. new health and safety regulations

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Question 15
Give 4 examples of training you might organise with a specialist WHS training provider.
1. laboratory safety training
2. laser safety training
3. workplace safety training
4. training on managing falls

Question 16:
Give 3 reasons you should monitor the effectiveness of training programs?
1. to improve the training
2. to uncover issues in training and improve it
3. to determine if the training benefits

Question 17
Where should Safety Data Sheets (SDS) be kept?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) should collect and keep the together in an easily accessible format.
It is recommended that to compile a folder in alphabetical order. The SDS should be stored
with or close to the actual chemicals. For some reason if the SDS is not available, contact
the supplier to replace the SDS, or search for a new SDS online.

Question 18
List 5 pieces of information you can find on an SDS.
1. product name, contact details
2. correct storage temperature and conditions
3. flammability
4. potential hazards
5. First Aid measures after accidents

Question 19
What information can you get from a completed risk assessment document?
Information around hazards and risks in a workplace, as well as the control measures that
can be put in place to eradicate or minimise them.

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Question 20
List 4 pieces of information that should be recorded as a training record for a staff member who has
undertaken WHS training.
1. nature of training
2. names of attendees
3. people who administered training and their qualifications
4. location and time of training

Question 21: How can you minimise the environmental impacts of storing documents and files?
Using recycling paper, send-and-return envelopes, intra-office envelopes and reusable inter-
office envelopes can minimises environmental pollution. But the most effective way is
replacing paper usage with electronic.

Question 22
Under the WHS legislation, what is an employer’s duty of care in relation to providing a safe workplace?
The employer should ensure the place of work is designed to be healthy and safe.
Emergency plans are in place and reviewed regularly. The first aid kit should be fully
stocked. Machinery and equipment operate safely. If chemicals are used, handled and
stored safely. Safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals are available and up-to-date.

Question 23
If a business chooses to have direct, regular contact between employer and employees instead of appointing
a WHS Committee or appoint WHS Representatives, have they failed to meet the requirements of the WHS
act? Why/Why not?
If a business chooses to have direct, regular contact between employer and employees
instead of appointing a WHS Committee or appoint WHS Representatives, they have not
failed to meet the requirements of the WHS act. It is because the role of the Committee or
Representative is the same, it is to represent the employees and ensure that their voice is
heard.

Question 24
If a WHS Committee raises a WHS issue with an employer, and the employer does not consider the issue in a
timely fashion, has the employer failed to meet their legal requirements?
Why/Why not?
The employer may face a jail term or monetary fines if a WHS Committee raises a WHS
issue with an employer, and the employer does not consider the issue in a timely fashion. As
the committee always raises critical safety matters that require urgent attention.

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Question 25
What is the role of a WHS Committee?
A WHS Committee can bring together Management and employee representatives in order
to work together. The Committee can form recommendations, which legally must be
considered by the employer and acted on in a timely fashion. A Committee is able to review
the existing WHS practices and recommend solutions to problems they become aware of.
For example, if the Committee becomes aware of a few slips in the wash up area, they
should investigate the situation. They may find out after investigation that it is due to a
leaking dishwasher, so they may suggest an immediate service or replacement as a solution.
They must also consider why the incident occurred; whether there was adequate training;
whether hazard monitoring procedures were adequate; decision-making during purchasing;
and maintenance practices. Committees can play a role in determining key performance
indicators for WHS systems and measures and can conduct inspections of the workplace.

Question 26
List 2 penalties a judge may impose on you if you fail to meet your duties under the WHS act.
1. monetary fines
2. imprisonment

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