Reference no: EM133336976

Isla is the manager of a team of community services workers at a drop-in centre. The main services provided by the centre are one-to-one therapeutic support, referrals to other services and the provision of food parcels to those in need.

Isla's team recently had an external WHS auditor assess the safety management systems in the workplace.

The auditor recommended that Isla and the team update the WHS policies, hazard management and training programs in their workplace.

The auditor also made recommendations that the workers should be included in the process of establishing WHS priorities and developing a WHS action plan.

Question 1.

Why is it important for Isla to include the workers in the process of establishing WHS priorities? Provide six reasons.

Question 2.

What factors should Isla consider when developing a WHS action plan in consultation with the workers? List eight factors.

Question 3.

What are the potential barriers to WHS improvement in this workplace and how might Isla identify those barriers? List four barriers and four methods to identify barriers.

Question 4.

What are some common hazards that may be present in this community services environment and what risk-minimisation strategies might Isla put in place to reduce risk to the workers? List eight hazards and four strategies.

Question 5.

What are five essential factors required for Isla to monitor the progress of the WHS action plan, and how can she monitor actual achievement against planned progress?