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BSBWHS521 ENSURE A SAFE WORK PLACE FOR A SURE WORK AREA TASK 1Part B: Develop and gain approval for WHSMS

1. Using word processing software (such as Microsoft Word), prepare a 2-3-page report detailing the features of a WHSMS that your organisation could implement. If you do not have an organisation, please use a simulated/pretend environment.

Include the following in the report:

a. The location of the organisation's WHS policy; whether it needs to be amended to be current; whether it outlines the organisation's commitment to health and safety; how this is to be communicated throughout the organisation. (For a simulated environment, outline what should be included in the policy and where it should be located.)

a. Organisational practices that need to be put in place. These could include:

i. describing how the practices will demonstrate an organisational commitment to a safe and healthy workplace

ii. identifying all policies and procedures that need adapting or amending to comply/meet with legislative requirements (refer to specific WHS legislation, policies, procedures and programs in your report)

iii. establishing monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping systems

iv. establishing a record of all organisational WHS decisions and the reasons for them

v. scheduling WHS audits

vi. updating performance management practices

vii. implementing consultation practices with WHS experts, managers and employees

viii. identifying training requirements

ix. communicating changes to all.