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SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices

Assessment Task 1

Question 1: What is the purpose of WHS legislation? What does this entail in terms of duty of care for a business?

Question 2: How is WHS legislation governed at state and federal levels in Australia?

Question 3: What are the requirements for employers under the WHS Act?

Question 4: What are the requirements for workers under the WHS Act?

Question 5: What is workers' compensation? Who administers the act in your state?

Question 6: Suggest the basic safety precautions required before attempting any job or task?

Question 7: Provide 6 examples of WHS procedures which should be in place in a workplace?

Question 8: What is hazard management? Who should be involved in hazard management in the workplace?

Question 9: List 5 types of workplace hazards and provide examples for each type of hazard?

Question 10: Provide 5 examples of measures to minimise physical hazards?

Question 11: What are chemical hazards? What are the basic requirements for the safe handling and use of chemicals?

Question 12: How can ergonomic hazards are reduced?

Question 13: What are the requirements under the National Standard for Manual Handling?

Question 14: How can you contribute to the reduction of biological hazards in the workplace?

Question 15: What is the procedure for risk assessment? What must be determined?

Question 16: What are your responsibilities as an employee in preventing workplace accidents?

Question 17: List 5 steps you can take to prevent workplace accidents and be prepared for emergencies?

Question 18: Provide 5 examples of injury risks you may encounter in the tourism industry?

Question 19: What are the common safety precautions you must take in a kitchen or pastry kitchen to prevent injury and accidents?

Question 20: Explain the essential safety requirements when using chemicals in a commercial environment?

Question 21: What are common hazards in Front Office and Food and Beverage areas?

Question 22: Provide 4 examples for external security measures a business could use to protect its property?

Question 23: What are internal measures to enhance security in a business?

Question 24: What are common security measures a business should have in place to reduce security risks?

Question 25: How should you deal with situations which seem suspicious to you?

Question 26: How can staff be effectively prepared for possible external threats? What does this need to include?

Question 27: How could you ensure appropriate security measures for documents including financial statements, files and electronic data to prevent loss?

Question 28: Provide suggestions for how you can ensure the safety, security and privacy of guests?

Question 29: Provide 5 suggestions for effective key control measures?

Question 30: List 5 security measures which must be adhered to when dealing with cash?

Question 31: Provide 5 examples for emergencies that might be encountered in a Tourism and Hospitality business?

Question 32: What should you do in case of an emergency? What are the requirements for reporting incidents?

Question 33: Provide 5 examples when an employer must consult with workers under the WHS act provisions?

Question 34: Suggest 5 methods to engage in WHS consultation?

Question 35: When should consultation on WHS matters occur?

Question 36: What should be reported as part of an effective WHS system?