What is the name of the Model WHS act

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Reference no: EM132592205 , Length: 9 pages

PART ONE

Assignment Questions

Question 1: The responsibilities for workplace health and safety are written in legislation (Law) throughout all of Australia. What is the name of the current WHS/OHS Act in your state or Territory?

Question 2: What is the name of the Model WHS act that all States and Territories have agreed to "harmonise" with?

Question3: What is the URL (website address) for your state or territory government authority for Workplace Health and Safety?

Question 4: In the Model WHS Act, introduced in January 2012, the previous term of "Employee" was replaced by the term "Worker". Who is a considered to be a "Worker" under the Model WHS Act 2012?

Question 5: In regard to WHS, what do the following terms mean?
a. Hazard
b. Risk
Hazard: is something with the potential to cause harm.
Risk: is the likelihood of a hazard actually causing harm.

Question 6: Describe your organisation's policies and procedures relating to;
c. hazard management,
d. fire, emergency evacuation,
e. incident/accident reporting,

Question 7: List two strategies that you could adopt to ensure all workers are involved in safety consultation?

Question 8: If safety concerns were raised during consultation workers with what would you be expected to do?

Question 9: Explain why it is important to provide information to work groups on the relevant WHS legislation, the organisation's WHS policies, procedures and programs, and any identified hazards and their control?
a. What is one benefit for the new employee of this practice?
b. What is one benefit of this practice for the employer?
c. What is a typical probationary period for a new employee?
d. How often should feedback be provided to the new employee during the probationary period?

Question 10: Describe how WHS records of incidents can be used to identify potential future hazards and monitor risk control procedures?

Question 11: What are some hazards that exist in your workplace?

Question 12: List 2 methods of identifying hazards in the workplace

Question 13: In relation to WHS, what does the term "Hierarchy of Control" mean?

Question 14: After conducting a Risk Assessment and implementing risk control measures, how could you ensure your control measures were adequate?

Question 15: You have purchased new plant and equipment at your work. At this time there are no workers that are competent in the safe and effective use of the new equipment. What actions would you take?

Question 16: You have issued all workers in your team with essential Personal Protective equipment (PPE), but you have noticed recently that a number of the workers are not using their PPE.
a. What, if anything, can you do about this?
b. Does that WHS Act provide you with any back up for your actions?

PART TWO

Assignment Activities
Activity 1: Provide information to the workgroup
Develop a slideshow presentation that you can present to members of your work team that addresses the following elements (3 - 5 slides max)
a. The existence of the relevant OHS/WHS legislation for your State/Territory
b. The duties, under the Act of the person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)
Upload Slides when completed

Activity 2: Hazard Report
Identify a hazard in your workplace and complete a hazard report form - use your company's own hazard report form, if your company does not have one please use the form provided, Appendix A
Upload file when completed

Activity 3
Instructions
Read the scenario below, and provide a detailed response to how you may handle or resolve the situation within the scenario based on your knowledge and skills. Note: the information sheet in the Participant Resources section (Appendix B) may be of assistance with this activity because it gives some examples for the application of using the hierarchy of control in the workplace.
Using the hierarchy of control form (below) develop plans to deal with the following hazards:
1. Climbing a ladder to change a light bulb located in a wall fixture 4 meters from the floor
2. Preparing a metal cleansing solution using caustic chemical ingredients
3. Stacking shelves with products requiring repetitive lifting and bending
4. Storing turpentine and other flammable solvents in a shed

Attachment:- WHS ASSESSMENT.rar

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