Student Name: Student ID: Assessment Summary Unit Details BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Assessment Type This is a summative assessment, which requires each student to have adequate practice prior to undertaking this assessment Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment Methods Assessment 3 Assessment 4 Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Written Questions Project 1 – Establish a WHS management system in a work area Project 2 – Establish and maintain procedures for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards Project 3 – Evaluate and maintain a work are WHS management systems (WHSMS) Page 1 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Contents Assessment information................................................................................................. 4 Purpose........................................................................................................................ 4 Unit description ......................................................................................................... 4 Key competencies ................................................................................................... 4 Foundation skills ........................................................................................................ 4 Performance evidence .......................................................................................... 5 Knowledge evidence ............................................................................................. 6 Relevant legislation .................................................................................................. 6 Assessment Conditions............................................................................................ 6 Pre-requisites .............................................................................................................. 6 Terminology used ..................................................................................................... 6 General Instructions to Students .......................................................................... 7 Dimensions of Competency.................................................................................. 7 Completing the assessments/Expectations ...................................................... 7 Assessment outcome .............................................................................................. 8 Summary of assessment methods and tasks .................................................... 8 Required resources .................................................................................................. 9 Reasonable adjustment ......................................................................................... 9 Plagiarism policy ....................................................................................................... 9 Academic appeals .............................................................................................. 10 Reassessment process.......................................................................................... 10 Assessment records............................................................................................... 11 Declaration ............................................................................................................. 11 Assessment submissions and contact details ................................................ 11 Assessment 1 – Written Questions............................................................................................ 14 Instructions for Students ....................................................................................... 14 Applicable conditions.......................................................................................... 14 Resources required for assessment .................................................................. 15 Comments if the answer is not satisfactory ................................................... 26 Assessment Outcome Record – Assessment 1 of 4 (To be completed by the Assessor) .................................................................................................................................... 27 Assessment 2 – Project 1 – Establish a WHS management system in a work area ... 28 Instructions for Students ....................................................................................... 28 Applicable conditions.......................................................................................... 28 Resources required for assessment .................................................................. 29 Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 2 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 2, Part A 40 Role Play Observation Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 2, Part B 44 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 2, Part C 47 Assessment Outcome Record - Assessment 2 of 4 (To be completed by the Assessor) .................................................................................................................................... 48 Assessment 3 – Project 2 – Establish and maintain procedures for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards .......................................................................................... 49 Instructions for Students ....................................................................................... 49 Applicable conditions.......................................................................................... 49 Resources required for assessment .................................................................. 50 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 3, Part A 52 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 3, Part B 60 Assessment Outcome Record - Assessment 3 of 4 (To be completed by the Assessor) .................................................................................................................................... 61 Assessment 4 – Project 3 – Evaluate and maintain a work area WHS management system (WHSMS) ........................................................................................................................... 62 Instructions for Students ....................................................................................... 62 Applicable conditions.......................................................................................... 62 Resources required for assessment .................................................................. 63 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 4, Part A 66 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 4, Part B, Tasks 1 -3 .................................................................................................................................... 69 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 4, Part C 75 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 4, Part D 77 Assessment Outcome Record - Assessment 4 of 4 (To be completed by the Assessor) .................................................................................................................................... 78 Appendices ................................................................................................................................... 79 Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 3 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment information Purpose Unit description Key competencies Foundation skills This document represents the main assessment instrument for the unit of competency BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in a work area to ensure a safe workplace, according to WHS legislative requirements. It takes a systems approach and addresses compliance with relevant legislative requirements. The unit applies to those working in a range of contexts who have, or are likely to have, responsibility for WHS as part of their broader management role. It is relevant for people with obligations under WHS laws, for example persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) or officers, as defined by WHS laws. NOTES 1. The terms ‘occupational health and safety’ (OHS) and ‘work health and safety’ (WHS) are equivalent, and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where model WHS laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements. 2. The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. 1. Establish a WHS management system in a work area 2. Establish and maintain effective and compliant consultative arrangements for managing WHS in a work area 3. Establish and maintain procedures for effectively identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in work area 4. Evaluate and maintain a work area WHS management system (WHSMS) Reading skills to: Organises, evaluates and critiques ideas and information from WHS laws, policies, procedures and programs Writing skills to: Produces WHS policies, procedures and programs using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions Oral communication skills to: Version: 3.0 Records WHS decisions according to organisational requirements Presents and seeks information from others using structure and language suitable for the audience Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 4 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Provides information about WHS policies and procedures and on resolution of WHS issues, varying the level of technical vocabulary to suit the audience Numeracy skills Selects from, and applies, an expanding range of to: mathematical and problem-solving strategies in identifying financial and human resources required to support WHS requirements Navigate the Monitors adherence to legal and regulatory rights and world of work to: responsibilities for self and others in relation to WHS Interact others to: Get the done to: Develops, implements and reviews WHS-related policies, procedures and processes according to legislative and organisational requirements with Plays a lead role in situations requiring effective collaboration, demonstrating the ability to guide discussions and negotiate agreeable outcomes Provides feedback to others in forms they can understand and use work Develops plans or processes to manage relatively complex WHS management tasks, with an awareness of how they contribute to operational and strategic goals Uses systematic and analytical processes, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria Considers whether, and how, others should be involved, using consultative or collaborative processes as an integral part of the decision-making process Performance evidence Uses digital systems and tools to enter, store and retrieve relevant information A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to: • establish, implement, maintain and evaluate one work health and safety management system (WHSMS) for a work area of an organisation that complies with WHS laws, and organisational policies and procedures. During the above, the candidate must: Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 5 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Knowledge evidence Relevant legislation Assessment Conditions Pre-requisites Terminology used Version: 3.0 • establish, implement, maintain and evaluate effective and compliant consultative arrangements for managing WHS, including: o identifying duty holders o identifying and approving required resources o developing and implementing a training program • establish, implement, maintain and evaluate procedures for effectively identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks using the hierarchy of control measures. Students must develop knowledge of the following areas to successfully complete this unit: • details of relevant WHS laws relating to ensuring a safe workplace • WHS organisational policies, procedures, programs and practices required for the performance evidence • hazard identification and risk-management processes • key principles, uses and components of the hierarchy of control measures and procedures for applying it in the workplace • organisational and WHS legislative reporting requirements. • The Privacy Act, 1988 • Age Discrimination Act 2004 • Disability Discrimination Act • Racial Discrimination Act 1975 • Sex Discrimination Act 1984 • Work Health and Safety Acts (States and Territories) Assessment must comply with WHS laws, legal responsibilities and duty of care required for this unit. It must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities undertaken by individuals carrying out WHS duties in the workplace, and must include access to: • organisational WHS policies and procedures required to demonstrate the performance evidence • WHS laws required to demonstrate the performance evidence • case studies and, where possible, real situations • opportunities for interaction with others. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. NIL The following terms are used in each assessment task to guide the student and assessor as to what is expected from each assessment task: 1. Instructions: Provides a brief description about the assessment task and broadly indicates what the Student is required to do. 2. Conditions of assessment: Outlines the conditions in which the assessment must be undertaken. In some cases, it will give options for Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 6 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 General Instructions to Students the student about what to base the assessment task on and whether it is practical demonstration or project. 3. Description of task/decision making rules: Advises the student and the assessor of the task description and the criteria that the assessment must meet in order for a satisfactory result to be awarded. 4. Due Date - the date on which assessment falls due. This document contains both the assessment instrument and the instructions for gathering and interpreting evidence in an assessment process. The document also includes references to relevant checklists, templates and other resources required as part of the assessment conditions, that you must complete as part of the assessment requirements. • • • • • Dimensions of Competency Completing the assessments/Ex pectations Version: 3.0 This pack includes all the assessment tasks you will need to successfully complete in order to be competent in the unit/s of competence listed above. There are four (4) assessment tasks in this pack. To attain competence in the unit/s you must satisfactorily: o complete all written questions in this assessment tool o complete and submit the project/s outlined in the assessment guide o demonstrate skills as directed by your Assessor Competency depends on consistently demonstrating the skills and knowledge that enable you to complete workplace tasks confidently in a variety of situations. If you have any difficulties in understanding any of these forms or instructions, please speak to your trainer/ assessor. You must attach the Assessment Coversheet to each submission. You must keep copies of the completed assessment for your records. You will be considered to be competent when you are able to demonstrate application of knowledge and skills to successfully complete work activities in a range of situations and environments as follows: • Task skills – Performing the task/job to the required standard • Task management skills – Performing more than one thing at a time and managing the tasks correctly • Contingency management skills – Responding appropriately to irregularities and breakdowns in routine within a job or workplace • Job/role environment skills (outcomes) – Dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the work environment Assessors must ensure that students completely understand the assessment process and various assessment tasks before undertaking the assessments. This assessment tool is structured in a way that each assessment task clearly outlines the: Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 7 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment outcome • Instructions for completing the assessment task; • Conditions in which the assessment must be conducted; • Evidence that must be presented by the student; and • Decision-making rules by which the evidence will be judged. Every assessment task will require satisfactory completion in order for students to be deemed Competent. The students will need to adhere to any guidelines on length of answers required where stipulated. Your Assessor will: o complete the Assessment Outcome Record for each assessment task o provide you with feedback for all assessment tasks o mark the assessment task as satisfactory or unsatisfactory o sign the Assessment Outcome Record • • • • • • Summary of assessment methods and tasks Version: 3.0 You must sign and date the Assessment Task Outcome Record and read, understand and acknowledge the feedback. The Assessor will record the assessment outcome (Competent or Not competent) for the unit of competency, and will include any relevant comments on the Assessment summary cover sheet. Should your performance in a task be deemed ‘Not Satisfactory’, you will be advised of the outcome and will be given one more opportunity to re-submit satisfactory evidence within the timelines advised by your assessor. If you fail to achieve the required outcome after this opportunity, you will be deemed ‘Not Competent’. Please read the reassessment procedure in the later part of these instructions. You must access, read and understand the Gen’s complaints and appeals process, which allows you to challenge an assessment decision, if you would like to be reassessed. If you are found to have plagiarised or copied work from another student or any other sources, your assessment submission will not be accepted (please refer to Gen’s Plagiarism Policy). You may refer to the Student Handbook for more information. The assessment methods that are used in this assessment tool are: Assessm Method of Description ent Task Assessment 1 Questions You are required to answer 10 short answer questions related to this unit 2 Project & RoleEstablish a WHS management system in a play work area 3 Project Establish and maintain procedures for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards 4 Project Evaluate and maintain a work are WHS Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 8 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Required resources Reasonable adjustment Plagiarism policy management system (WHSMS) Each assessment task in this assessment tool outlines specific resources that the student must have access to as part of the assessment process. Assessors must ensure that students have appropriate access to these resources before any assessment is conducted. Textbook/ Online learning resources Computer with Internet access for research purposes and word processing Interaction with others for role play Pen and paper as required APPENDIX A – Record of WHS Consultation APPENDIX B – WHS Action Plan Template APPENDIX C – Induction Session Plan Template APPENDIX D – WHS Training Record Template APPENDIX E – Register of Injuries Template APPENDIX F – WHS Improvement Action Plan Template Gen Institute enables reasonable adjustments to be made to assessment procedures for students with special needs, such as people with disabilities or with language or literacy difficulties. If you are unable to complete the assessment in this format, you must inform your assessor and they may arrange for you to take the assessment in an alternative format. Gen Institute takes a systemic approach to the treatment of plagiarism in academic work. The policy is intended to promote honesty in learning and assessment and respect for the work of others. Contravention of this policy will result in students being penalized. • • • • • • Version: 3.0 Please read the plagiarism policy available in your student handbook and to be aware of the consequences and to understand your rights and responsibilities. In order to be assessed as competent (C) in this unit you need to provide evidence that demonstrates you can perform the required competencies to the necessary standard. In order to avoid plagiarism, you must acknowledge and reference sources of research that you use in your written work, and must give credit appropriately. You must use the APA 6th Referencing style. You must contact your assessor for guidance on how to reference. You could also complete a free tutorial on referencing at The Basics of APA Style® The following are some types of references that must be acknowledged: o Direct quotations – using another person’s exact words, placing Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 9 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Academic appeals Reassessment process Version: 3.0 words in quotation marks (for shorter quotes) or indent paragraphs (for longer quotes). o Paraphrases of another person’s words or ideas – using someone else’s ideas in your own words. When you paraphrase, you must cite the source of the ideas o Summarise another person’s ideas – a short summary of the original text, including only the main points of the original author’s ideas or argument. To avoid plagiarism, you must cite the source whenever you summarise another person’s work. o Tables, figures, graphs, diagrams or images obtained from any source – you must acknowledge the original source of all tables, figures, graphs, diagrams or images. o Information obtained from lectures and personal communication – you must acknowledge the source of the information. • Where a student wishes to appeal an assessment they are required to notify their assessor in the first instance. Where appropriate the assessor may decide to re-assess the student to ensure a fair and equitable decision is gained. The assessor shall complete a written report regarding the re-assessment outlining the reasons why assessment was or was not granted. • If this is still not to the student’s satisfaction the student shall formally lodge an appeal by submitting a written letter within one week of receiving the results using the form 10.1 for Complaints and appeals outlining the reasons for the appeal. They shall lodge this with student administrations department and the appeal shall be entered into the ‘complaints and appeals register’. • The Course coordinator shall be notified and shall seek details from the assessor involved and any other relevant parties. A decision shall be made regarding the appeal either indicating the assessment decision stands or details of a possible re-assessment by another assessor appointed by Gen. The student shall be notified in writing of the outcome with reasons for the decision. The student shall also be provided the option of activating the external appeals process if they are not satisfied with the outcome. The student is required to notify Gen if they wish to proceed with the external appeals process. 1. Student will be assessed as being competent only upon satisfactory completion of all the assessments in a unit. 2. If a student is not able to demonstrate satisfactory completion of all of the required assessments of the unit, the result for that unit will be recorded as Not Competent. 3. If a student has submitted all the tasks and successfully completed more than 50%* of the assessment tasks for a unit, they will be provided with specific feedback and invited to re-submit their assessment. Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 10 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 4. If a student has submitted and not successfully completed more than 50%* of the assessment tasks for a unit, they will be required to undertake the unit again. 5. In the case of re-submission, the following actions shall occur: • The student must apply for resubmission within one week of the result is made available to him/her. This means that the student is responsible to acknowledge that he/she has received the result and has been deemed NC for the units of competency undertaken. • Reassessment may need to be arranged every weekend on Saturday evenings in order to minimize disruption. 6. If a student is assessed as “Not Competent’ after the resubmission, he or she will be identified as a student-at-risk and an Academic Performance Improvement (API) Plan will be created during an Intervention Strategy Meeting between the Gen’s Operations Manager, Trainer & Assessor and student. The date for a third assessment will be nominated by the student in consultation with Trainer & Assessor, but should be no longer than 1 month from the previous re-submission date. 7. One re-submission is allowable per unit per student free of cost. Additional re-submissions will be charged at $200. If the student remains ‘Not Competent’ after a third re-submission, he or she will be notified that this result is final and he or she will be unable to successfully complete the course in which they are enrolled at this point. Assessment records Declaration Assessment submissions and contact details Version: 3.0 * Due to the variance in the amount of work completed for each assessment task in a unit, 50% will be determined by the number of assessment tasks submitted as opposed to the amount of evidence submitted. We are required to retain a copy of your assessment and all other evidentiary records. If you require a copy of this assessment submission please be sure to copy it prior to submitting it to us. You must sign the student declaration confirming the authenticity of your submitted work, understanding the requirements to complete the assessment tasks and that the assessment process including the provisions for re-submitting and academic appeals were explained to you and that you understand these processes on the assessment summary cover sheet. Gen Institute cannot assess any submitted work until the declaration is received. You must submit this completed assessment tool to your trainer on the due date. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding the assessment process: Phone: 03 9642 2193 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 11 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET This form is to be completed by the assessor and used as a final record of student competency. All student submissions including any associated checklists (outlined below) are to be attached to this cover sheet before placing on the students file. Student results are not to be entered onto the Student Database unless all relevant paperwork is completed and attached to this form. Student ID No: Contact number: Student Name: Email: Unit Code & Title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area First Submission ✔ Subsequent submission Result S = Satisfactory NS = Not Satisfactory Please attach the following documentation to this form Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4 ✔ Written Task S | NS Project 1: Establish a WHS management system in a work area Project 2: Establish and maintain procedures for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards Project 3: Evaluate and maintain a work are WHS management system (WHSMS) Final Assessment Result for this unit (Student will be assessed as being competent only upon satisfactory completion of all the above mentioned assessments) Competent S | NS S | NS S | NS Not Competent (Comments) The Evidence provided is: Valid Sufficient Authentic Current Student Declaration: 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. Type your Name, do not use Sign tool Student’s Signature: Final feedback: Version: 3.0 13 06 2021 Date: _______/_______/_______ Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 12 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessor: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Type your Name, do not use Sign tool Signature: Date: _______/_______/_______ Administrative use only Entered onto Student Management Database ________________ Date ________________ Initials USE FOR REASSESSMENT ONLY Assessment Task No/s Components Student Declaration: 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. Tanisha Edirisooriya 24 Student’s Signature: Result of Reassessment 08 2020 Date: _______/_______/_______ Competent - C Not Yet Competent - NYC (Please circle the Final Assessment Outcome) Feedback to Student (Please provide general feedback on the Student’s performance) Assessor: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Trainer/Assessor Signature Date Administrative use only Entered onto Student Management Database Version: 3.0 ________________ Date Gen Institute Pty Ltd © ________________ Initials Page 13 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment 1 – Written Questions Instructions for Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • This is the first of the four assessment tasks you must complete satisfactorily to be deemed competent in this unit. Read the Assessment description carefully. In this task, you must answer ten (10) questions that cover the knowledge requirements of this unit. You must respond to all questions and submit them to the Trainer/Assessor. You must answer all questions to the required standard (e.g. provide the specified number of points) to be deemed satisfactory in this task. Assessment may be submitted in Microsoft Word format or may be handwritten. Clearly label your work with your name, unit code, unit title, Assessment Task and respective Question number with the answer to all the documents and sheets that are attached to your submission. Read the Plagiarism policy and procedure carefully to understand the consequences that you could face if your work is plagiarized. Seek clarification regarding the assessment required to be done, if you do not understand the task. Ask for reasonable time from Assessor for preparation of project or Assessment. Seek information on additional reading material and reference for completion of the assessments. Students with special needs can seek assistance from assessors depending upon the nature of the need. Submit this document along with your assessment work. Your Trainer/Assessor will provide you feedback and notify you about the results within two weeks of submission. Applicable conditions • • • • • This is an open book task and you may refer to your learning materials or your research of external resources. Assessment may be completed in your own time and is due one week after the module end date. You must complete this task independently. The Trainer/Assessor may ask you relevant questions on this assessment task to ensure that this is your own work, or to confirm your knowledge to close any gaps they may identify as not evidenced in your written responses. No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 14 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Resources required for assessment • You will need the following materials/ resources for this task: o Textbook/ Online learning resources o Computer with Internet access for research purposes and word processing o Pen and paper as required Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 15 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Written Questions 1 Briefly describe the following: • The WHS Act • WHS regulations • WHS compliance codes • two Codes of Practice that make up the legislative framework for WHS specific to the state/ territory in which you live/study/work Your response should be no longer than 250 words in total. 1.0 Act The work health and safety act 2011 provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers at work. it also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. All laborers are secured by the WHS Act. They are Employees, Contractors, employers who perform work. This act ensure the legal protection for all stake holders who are involved the work place. 2.0 Regulations The most important function of the WHS Regulation is to specify the steps that are required for compliance with the general duties the Act. Matter are include in the regulation on order to streamline the Act. 3.0 Codes for practice These codes are practical guides specifically designed to help achieve the standards requires under the Act and regulations. Courts may regard a code of practices as evidence in determining how risks can be reasonably identified and managed. 4.0 Codes for practice a. How to manage work health safety risks b. Managing work environment and facilities management and removal hazardous chemicals-safety data sheets and labeling Hazardous manual tasks nice preventio of falls confined spaces facilities for construction sites Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 16 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Satisfactory Version: 3.0 Not Satisfactory (Comments) Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 17 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 2 What is the purpose and role of organisational policies and procedures for WHS? Respond in no more than 80 words. Organizational WHS policies, procedures, processes, and systems determine the practices and standards that a company will adhere to in order to comply with Work Health and Safety Act rules. These organizational policies and procedures will ensure that the company complies with all legal obligations for employee health and safety at work. In addition, The measures will promote a safe working environment for all employees, minimize the company's costs of sending employees to doctors following accidents, and lower the company's insurance costs due to their safety rating. Satisfactory 3 Not Satisfactory (Comments) What is a WHS management system? Respond in no more than 80 words. A workplace health and safety management system is a set of rules, procedures, and strategies that systematically manage workplace health and safety and can help to reduce the risk of injury and sickness as a result of working operations. Organizations can comply with work health and safety rules and regulations with the support of well-designed policies and procedures. A workplace health and safety management system, on the other hand, is much more than having safety-related documents, regulations, and procedures in place. Rather, it's about achieving the safety documentation's measures and contents on a continuous and regulated basis. Satisfactory Version: 3.0 Not Satisfactory (Comments) Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 18 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 4 Briefly explain the five steps an organisation needs to take to develop and implement an effective WHS /Management System (WHSMS). Respond in no more than 200 words. 1. Consult with all parties Consultation helps to avoid organizational barriers, which can arise when people believe they are losing control when current procedures are changed. Staff will be more comfortable and inclined to take ownership of the new system if they are involved in the transition process. 2. Provide WHS information and training All employees are entitled to information about any work practices or materials employed in the store under OHS regulations. Before employees are requested to work with or handle potentially dangerous substances or equipment, they should be given information. It is your job to ensure that the employee is aware of all potential hazards. 3. Implement a Hazard Identification & Assessment Process Hazards are the primary source of OHS issues. Preventing and/or managing them offers the best chance of reducing workplace injury and sickness. In order to eliminate and control workplace risks, it is necessary to first identify hazards and then assess the level of risk they pose. 4. Use risk control strategies Consult with the team and minimize the risk using control strategies 5. Promote, maintain and continuously improve the system through evaluations and training programs. Satisfactory 5 Not Satisfactory (Comments) Briefly describe (in 10-15 words) any four common organisational policies which are focused on maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Code of Conduct- to follow safety measures Non-smoking policy- to prevent air pollution Harassment policy- to protect employees without considering the race, gender or marital status Misconduct policy- to avoid unauthorized actions which will cause adverse health effects Satisfactory Version: 3.0 Not Satisfactory (Comments) Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 19 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 6 Briefly describe (in 10-15 words) any four examples of written WHS procedures. Include safety procedures to be followed in any pandemic situation in code of conduct Include measures to prevent of occurring health issues related to the respiratory systems of the employees. Harassment policy to implement measures related to employees with several disabilities To be implemented, whenever an employee does something to violate organizational policies and procedures which will results in risks or hazards Satisfactory 7 Not Satisfactory (Comments) Explain the four-step hazard identification and risk management processes an organisation needs to follow to ensure a safe workplace. Respond in no more than 300 words. 1. Identify Hazards Finding items and events that could potentially hurt individuals is what identifying hazards in the workplace entails. The following characteristics of work, as well as their interactions, commonly cause hazards. Workplace equipment, materials, and chemicals, work tasks and how they are completed, and job design and management are all factors to consider. The work place can be inspected by Walking around the workplace and observing how things are done on a regular basis can help you anticipate what can go wrong. Examine how people work, how plants and equipment are used, what chemicals are there and what they are utilized for, what safe and unsafe work practices are in place, and the general state of cleanliness. 2. Assess Risks It is not necessary to formally assess the risk. If you already know the risk and how to successfully control it after detecting a hazard. Depending on the type of threat and the information, data, and resources available, a risk assessment can be done in varied degrees of depth. It can be as basic as having a conversation with your employees or it might include risk analysis tools and methodologies that have been designed for specific risks or that have been advised by safety professionals. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 20 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 3. Control Risks Consult your employees and their representatives, as this decision will have a direct impact on them. Their knowledge will aid in the selection of appropriate control measures, and their engagement will boost acceptance of any changes that may be required in the way they do their duties. 4. Review Controls Review the controls when, • The risk control measure fails to keep the risk under control • If a new hazard or risk is identified, and indicate that a review is necessary • If the results of consultation indicate that a review is necessary, or if a health and safety Satisfactory 8 Not Satisfactory (Comments) Describe the hierarchy of risk control, their uses and at least one example each of how these controls are applied in the workplace. Respond in no more than 300 words. Elimination The ultimate level of hazard control is elimination. Employees can safely execute their task by eradicating all dangers from a work location. Workers performing maintenance on an above light, for example, are at risk of falling. The light must be lowered to the ground for maintenance to eliminate this hazard. Substitution The next most efficient kind of hazard control is substitution. Workers can do their activities safely by substituting a non-hazardous product for something dangerous. The substitute, on the other hand, should not contain any harmful materials. The usage of strong chemicals in the workplace is an example of this. Toxic substances can be replaced as an adequate substitute. Engineering controls Individuals are protected from hazards through engineering controls. Elimination or substitution are more successful than these controls. It would be safer to work on tall equipment if it were positioned on the ground level. Platforms and fall arrest devices could be an engineering control solution if that isn't always a realistic option. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 21 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Administrative controls Changes in work habits are the focus of administrative control. Administrative controls include things like safer processes, warning labels, sign installation, and personnel training, to name a few. Personal Protective Equipment Respirators, gloves, uniforms, safety glasses, and safety footwear are examples of personal protection equipment (PPE). While these can assist reduce hazard threats, they are the least effective forms of control because the objects can become broken and ineffective at any time. Satisfactory Version: 3.0 Not Satisfactory (Comments) Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 22 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 9 Discuss the obligations of a business in relation to WHS, and the consequences to the business of not complying with WHS requirements. Respond in no more than 200 words. Duty of Care The employer bears primary responsibility for the health and safety of all employees and visitors at the workplace. The following are some examples of practical ways to carry out your duty of care responsibilities: • Workplace safety, work systems, machinery, and equipment are all in good working order. • Companies bring insight, training, education, and monitoring. • Workers have access to suitable working facilities. • Any lodging you provide for your employees is secure. • Chemicals are handled and stored safely • Monitoring workers' health and working conditions Consultation Any workers who will be affected by changes to your workplace's health and safety should be consulted. Changes to equipment, procedures, or risk controls are examples of this. Due diligence Risk management and safety measures, as well as any training programs, must be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Company must also stay current on changes or advances in health and safety, both in your business and in general. Due diligence of the organization includes an evaluation of your programs as well as your knowledge of health and safety. Satisfactory Version: 3.0 Not Satisfactory (Comments) Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 23 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 10 Identify the organisational and WHS legislative reporting requirements of a business. In your response, provide a brief rationale for and three examples of each. Respond in no more than 150 words. The company is dedicated to establishing and maintaining records management systems that collect and maintain documents with suitable evidential features in line with the Public Records Act 1973, PROV Standards. Record system should include the followings • Work-safe and its agents operate in a regulated and responsible environment, which necessitates compliance with record keeping rules. • Fit for the reason for which they're being stored • Should be content-rich and contain all of the structural and contextual data required to document a transaction • significant in terms of information and/or connections that demonstrate the business environment in which the record was created and used • Thorough in documenting the entire range of business for which the organization need documentation • They are accurate in capturing the transactions they document • legitimate in terms of demonstrating that they are what they claim to be and that their supposed authors did, in fact, create them • Inviolate because it is kept in a secure environment to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or removal. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 24 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Satisfactory Version: 3.0 Not Satisfactory (Comments) Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 25 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Comments if the answer is not satisfactory This form is completed by the assessor and used for comments if the answer is not satisfactory Q.no Comments Question 1: (Click) Question 2: Question 3: Question 4: Question 5: Question 6: (Click) Question 7: Question 8: Question 9: Question 10: Based on the Comments above Please Redo / Rewrite those particular answers and resend your Completed Reassessment for correction Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 26 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment Outcome Record – Assessment 1 of 4 (To be completed by the Assessor) Assessment task: Question and Answer Student ID and name Unit of Competency BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Code and Title: Feedback to student: Attempt 1 Attempt 2 Assessment Outcome: (tick) Attempt 1: Satisfactory Attempt 2: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Student Signature: ___________________________________ Not Satisfactory Date: ____/_____/_____ Assessor Name: ______________________________________ Assessor Signature: ___________________________________ Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Date: _____/______/______ Page 27 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment 2 – Project 1 – Establish a WHS management system in a work area Instructions for Students • This is the second of the four assessment tasks you must complete satisfactorily to be deemed competent in this unit. • This assessment is made up of three (3) tasks. o Part A – Establish a WHS management system o Part B – Role Play: Establish participation arrangements for managing WHS o Part C – Provide information about consultation and participation outcomes • Read the scenarios given and complete the tasks that follow. • You must attempt all criteria to the required standard (e.g. fulfil assessment criteria mentioned in the performance checklist) to be deemed satisfactory in this task. • You must complete this task by following all given instructions, for the trainer/assessor to assess competency in this assessment task. • Clearly label your work with name, unit code and unit title to all the documents and sheets that are attached to your submission. • Review the role play observation Checklist so that you are familiar with the behaviours that you are expected to perform during the observation. • Review other resources, related to the task you are going to perform. • Seek clarification regarding the assessment required to be done, if you do not understand the task. • Ask for reasonable time from Assessor for preparation of Assessment. • Seek information on additional reading material and reference for completion of the assessments. • Submit this document along with your assessment work. Applicable conditions • You will need to complete this project in your own time and submit it as per the Gen’s requirements. • You must complete the task independently. • You can refer to the textbook, learning materials or your research of external resources in completing this task. • Time limit for role plays is 10 minutes, unless otherwise specified. • The Trainer/Assessor may ask you relevant questions on this assessment task to ensure that this is your own work, or to confirm your knowledge to close any gaps they may identify as not evidenced in your written responses. • The Trainer /Assessor will assess your practical skills, technique and knowledge as you complete this assessment task. • All criteria listed in the performance checklists guide must be completed satisfactorily to the standard described. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 28 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 • No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Competent or Not competent. • You must express all answers/responses in your own words or acknowledge the sources of reference materials used. • If you are found to have plagiarised or copied another student’s work, your assessment submission will not be accepted (please refer to the Gen’s Plagiarism Policy). Resources required for assessment You will need the following materials/ resources for this task: • • • • Textbook/ Online learning resources Computer with internet access for research and word processing Interaction with others for role play Appendix A: Record of WHS Consultation Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 29 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Scenario The Lollipop Shop is a company which supplies its customers with the best of Australian and overseas lollies, drinks, candy and party goods. The company has several stores throughout Victoria and also has an online store. The company prides itself on a vast range of products as well as their exceptional customer service and product knowledge. The following is an extract from the Strategic Business Plan of The Lollipop Shop: Vision The Lollipop Shop will be a community-oriented establishment that brings people together for a sweet, as well as healthy, experience. Mission The mission of The Lollipop Shop is to be valued as Melbourne’s favourite candy store chain, by selling high quality products that everyone, including those who have special dietary requirements, will enjoy. Values • Quality and customer oriented • Innovative and dynamic • Reliable and principled • Equality and diversity • Sustainability. CEO (Owner) General Manager HR Manager Finance Manager Store Manager Store Manager Sales Assistants Background Sales Assistants Store Manager Sales Assistants Figure 1 The Lollipop Shop Organisational Chart The Lollipop Shop was established in 2005 by the owner John Sweetman. Starting with one store in suburban Melbourne, he has multiplied the business manifold and now this business has three stores and a thriving online store. Over the last few years, The Lollipop Shop has gained over its competitors by introducing a range of alternatives to the traditional sweets, such as sugar free, vegan, gluten free, etc. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 30 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 The following are extracts of the company’s policies and procedures. Work Health and Safety/ Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedure Our policy At The Lollipop Shop, each and every employee is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for themselves and their customers. We will make every reasonable effort to ensure that: • accidents are prevented • hazards are removed or controlled • employees are protected from injuries • customers are protected from injuries • health is preserved and promoted • our store is clean and uncluttered at all times • our products are displayed in a way that is safe to both staff and customers • we work as a team to achieve our aim of a safe and healthy workplace All staff are encouraged to contribute their ideas for improving store safety. Should an accident or incident occur in the store, it must be reported according to store procedures. By observing these guidelines, The Lollipop Shop will continue to be a great place to work and shop. The company’s responsibilities The Lollipop Shop is legally required to ensure that the workplace is safe for all employees, customers and visitors. The store's safety, however, is not the sole responsibility of only managers – every team member must remember that they are responsible for safety too. Employee responsibilities It is the employees’ responsibility to report anything they consider to have the potential to be a safety hazard, to their manager and/or team mates. If they see a safety hazard they must report it and be prepared to handle emergencies and/or incidents. OHS/WHS Committee Because The Lollipop Shop has three stores in Victoria, we have elected to have an OHS committee comprising the management team members, Store Managers and store staff. The Lollipop Shop’s health and safety management system principles and objectives Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 31 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 In order to ensure a healthy and safe working environment, we will: • establish and maintain a safe and healthy workplace • ensure we comply with all relevant legislation • provide written procedures and instructions for safe working practices and material safety data sheets (MSDS) as required • provide appropriate support, instruction, training and supervision to employees to ensure safe working practices • consult employees and affected persons on health and safety issues • set and monitor clear performance goals for prevention and lessening of illnesses and injuries in the workplace for employees, contractors and visitors (including clients and customers) • detect hazards leading to assessment and appropriate control activities for all risks in the workplace • commit to participation in workplace health and safety matters by all senior managers, line managers, supervisors and staff (including employee representatives) • access and provide appropriate information relating to working safely and the training required for organisational employees to carry out their duties in a safe manner • establish and commit to health and safety management systems for all work areas • work towards continual improvement by participating in internal/external audits and systematic management review. Customer Service Charter Our commitment to you: • • • • • To treat you with respect, courtesy and confidentiality, by approachable staff To provide a safe and welcoming environment, where you will feel at ease. To fulfil enquiries and requests in a timely manner To provide fair and equal access to a wide range of products and services To provide written policies on the various aspects of The Lollipop Shop’s operations. Diversity Policy and Procedure The purpose of the diversity policy is to promote an organisational culture that values diversity and tolerates differences. This policy applies to all staff. The Lollipop Shop will: • recognise that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences and characteristics to their work. • value diversity at all levels of the company in all that we do • believe in treating all people with respect and dignity • work towards creating and fostering a supportive and understanding environment for all Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 32 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 • recognise the importance of reflecting the diversity of our customers and markets in our workforce • recognise diversity such as differences in ethnicity, gender, language, age, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, physical and mental ability, thinking styles, experience, and education • train managers in managing diversity to ensure that employees are treated fairly and evaluated objectively • provide all employees diversity training to raise awareness about issues surrounding diversity and developing diversity management skills. • provide a safe and pleasant environment for our employees • offer work arrangements to suit the requirements of a diverse workforce, such as flexible working time arrangements, education assistance, network and support groups, open communications, mentor programs • monitor and review annually on the organisation’s progress with respect to this policy. • Related legislation and policies - Anti-discrimination, Recruitment and Induction policy, Privacy, Confidentiality, WHS policy Grievance/Dispute Resolution Policy and Procedure The purpose of this policy and procedure is to provide a mechanism for employees to raise a grievance arising from their employment. This policy applies to all staff. Dispute resolution refers to the processes by which disputes are brought to an end. Grievances and dispute resolution procedure • Employees who consider that they have a dispute or grievance should raise the matter with their immediate supervisor as a first step towards resolution. • The two parties should discuss the matter openly and work together to achieve a desired outcome. Employee may bring along a representative to this meeting. • The Manager should check for clarification of the issue to ensure they fully understand the employee’s concern. • If the matter cannot be resolved between the employee and manager, it should be referred to senior management. • If it cannot be resolved at senior management level, it may need to be referred to an independent body such as the Fair Work Commission. • Relevant legislation and policies include Privacy Act 1988, WHS Legislation, Antidiscrimination legislation, Diversity Policy, Privacy and Confidentiality policies, and WHS policy. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 33 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 The following are the job descriptions of various team members: General Manager The General Manager’s role is to ensure strategic goals are met by setting operational policies, creating and maintaining budgets and managing employees. The General Manager’s responsibilities are: • Develop strategic plans for optimised productivity • Review and improve organisational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivated work environment, and creating innovative approaches for improvement • Uphold standards of excellence and quality • Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships • Adding to the range of products and services, by sourcing new products from all over the world and introducing innovative services • Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas • Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans • Delegate responsibilities to the employees to perform them while enforcing all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values • Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of those involved Store Manager The Store Manager runs store by carrying out marketing and operational plans and monitors daily operations to boost and generate sales. They should work closely with members of the marketing and the sales team to execute marketing strategies and complete sales targets respectively. The Store Manager’s responsibilities are as follows: • Develop store strategies to raise customers’ pool, expand store traffic and optimize profitability • Meet sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to sales staff • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service • Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures • Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards • Report on buying trends, customer needs, profits, etc. • Propose innovative ideas to increase market share • Conduct personnel performance appraisals to assess training needs and build career paths • Deal with all issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances etc) • Be a role model for the store staff Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 34 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Sales Assistant A sales assistant’s role requires a high level of customer interaction as they act as primary point of contact for customers, answering phone and email enquiries, resolving complaints and processing orders in an efficient and timely manner. Therefore, sales assistants should have good customer facing and communication skills. Their Sales Assistant’s responsibilities are as follows: • Greet customers who enter the store • Determine customer requirements and advise on product range, alternatives, price, etc. • Work within established guidelines, particularly with specific brands • Demonstrate and explain to customers the establishment's goods and services • Accept payment for goods and services by a variety of payment methods and preparing sales invoices • Work within established guidelines, particularly with specific brands • Deal with customer refunds • Deal with customer complaints. • Balance cash registers with receipts • Maintain customer sales records and profiles for targeted advertising • Identify customer buying trends • Work as a team with others, offering guidance and support as well as delegating tasks • Assist with the ongoing management of stock such as product inventories and participating in stocktakes • Stack and display goods for sale • Keep the store tidy and clean, this includes vacuuming and mopping • Maintain security within the store and be alert for shoplifters and fraudulent credit cards etc. Current issues There have been some incidents in the various stores of The Lollipop Shop, such as thefts, workplace injuries and some near-misses. The specific areas of concern are as follows: • manual lifting of cartons and boxes in the • manual handling of boxes and cartons • slips, trips and falls on the part of shelf stackers • electrical safety • cash handling problems, such as shortages and thefts • workers experiencing fatigue There is a lack of systematic WHS recordkeeping on the part of the individual stores, which means the company is not able to track these issues to implement measures to improve WHS performance and compliance. Therefore, the company has planned that every store will develop and implement a WHS management system. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 35 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 It is the responsibility of the three Store Managers of The Lollipop Shop to: • maintain store security and oversee the security measures to minimise the potential risk of loss to the store, its equipment or stock. • maintain and ensure workplace safety for employees, by making the workplace hazard free and ensuring employees feel safe working in the workplace. • maintain outstanding and safe store condition to ensure a safe, secure and positive shopping experience for customers. The General Manager has allocated two hours of training hours per employee, per store, once in each quarter, for the new WHSMS. This means there will be two training sessions in six months. The following table provides the number of staff members who will attend training: Melbourne City Store Store manager 1 Sales assistants 6 Glen Waverly Store Store manager 1 Sales assistants 5 Ringwood Store Store manager 1 Sales assistants 4 The following table provides the approximate costs for human and physical resources. Resource Store managers Sales assistants WHS consultant / Trainer Venue, equipment hire Version: 3.0 Wage/ Entitlements cost ($ hourly) 50 30 120 80 Lost productivity cost ($ hourly) 50 30 N/A N/A Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Total cost ($ hourly) 100 60 120 580 Page 36 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Part A – Establish a WHS management system You are the Store Manager for Melbourne City store of The Lollipop Shop. You lead a team of six sales assistants. (Refer to the position descriptions given in the scenario). According to the General Manager’s directive for all store managers to develop and implement a WHSMS for their stores, you are required to review all the information provided to you and prepare to establish a WHS management system in your store. Therefore, you have been asked to read the available data on The Lollipop Shop’s policies and procedures and, assuming that this is all the information there is for store managers to use, assess the completeness and compliance of the policies and procedures with legislation. 1. Research the internet using the links given below to identify the key elements that the WHS policy must include. You may visit the following websites for information: • WorkSafe Victoria website at www.worksafe.vic.gov.au • Comcare website at https://www.comcare.gov.au/roles 2. Identify three areas that are missing and need to be added to the existing WHS policy and procedure to make it suitable for a retail store, and write brief policy statements on the three areas you have identified as missing. Then update the existing WHS policy and procedure with policy statements you have developed. You must ensure the wording suits the style of the existing policy and procedure. 3. Identify duty holders and define WHS responsibilities for all workplace personnel in the work area according to WHS legislation. Then, update the WHS policy and procedure with this information. You must ensure the wording suits the style of the existing policy and procedure. 4. Based on your research, develop an outline of a WHS Management System for the Melbourne City store of The Lollipop Shop, which Includes: • relevant legislations and codes applicable to The Lollipop Shop • a summary of the policies you have identified as reflecting the organisation’s commitment to complying with the WHS laws • management commitment, responsibilities and accountability of duty holders • consultative arrangements for WHS • summary or an overarching approach to the following procedures that will be added to the WHSMS Manual as they are developed and published on the Intranet site: o Hazard identification and risk control Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 37 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 o WHS communication and consultation practices o Safe Work Practices o Emergency Management o Manual handling o Incident reporting o Consultation with employees o Information, instruction and supervision o Worker/staff training o Record management You may prepare your document in MS Word. It should not exceed 4 pages. You must use appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions. All sources you access and used for the purpose of developing this WHS system must be listed and referenced in a references section at the end of the document. For example, if you have accessed a website, you must provide the URL. You may visit the following websites for information: • WorkSafe Victoria website at www.worksafe.vic.gov.au • Comcare website, at https://www.comcare.gov.au/roles) • Examples of WHSMS: o https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/formspublications/documents/publications/safety/work-health-and-safety-managementplan-template.pdf o http://www.consortio.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WHSMS.pdf 5. As the Store Manager of the Melbourne City Store, identify resources required to implement the WHSMS for your team, by preparing a list of resources required, as follows: • human resources – people who will be involved • physical resources – venue and equipment hire costs • financial resources – training costs, cost of human resources – such as wages and lost productivity costs. The General Manager has allocated two hours of training hours per employee, per store, once in each quarter, for the new WHSMS. This means there will be two training sessions in six months. You must refer to the information on staff numbers per store and costs associated with training given in the scenario. 6. Prepare a covering email to all the General Manager, providing a brief summary of: • the WHSMS • the changes you have made to the WHS policy • the estimated costs required as part of the implementation. You should request the General Manager for their feedback and approval for the WHSMS as well as the proposed training costs. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 38 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 You should attach the outline of the revised WHS Policy and Procedure, outline of WHSMS and the Estimated costs to the email and send it to the CEO (your assessor) on an email address specified by your assessor. Your email should be written using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions. Submission requirements At the end of this task, you must submit the following, by email, to your assessor: • Revised WHS policy and procedure (with the additional information and information about WHS duty holders and their responsibilities) • Outline of the WHSMS • List of resources and estimated costs for implementing the WHSMS for the store • Covering email to the General Manager Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 39 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 2, Part A Student ID and name Unit code and title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Course code and title BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Did the student: Satisfactory Research and identify key elements that the WHS policy must include Yes No Identify three areas that are missing and need to be added to the existing WHS policy and procedure to make it suitable for a retail store Research and identify WHS duty holders and their duties and responsibilities in the work area Update the existing WHS policy to include the policy statements on the three areas researched as well as the information on duty holders and their responsibilities Prepare an outline of a WHSMS for the organisation’s needs, which includes • relevant legislations and codes applicable to the organisation • a summary of the policies you have identified as reflecting the organisation’s commitment to complying with the WHS laws • management commitment, responsibilities and accountability of duty holders • consultative arrangements for WHS • summary or an overarching approach to following procedures that will be added to the WHSMS Manual as they are developed and published on the Intranet site: o Hazard identification and risk control o WHS communication and consultation practices o Safe Work Practices o Emergency Management o Manual handling o Incident reporting o Consultation with employees o Information, instruction and supervision o Worker/staff training o Record management Identify the human, physical and financial resources that may be required for WHSMS implementation Yes No Identify research sources used, in a references section Yes No Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Page 40 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Submit WHSMS for approval and feedback with a covering email providing a summary of the enclosed documents Yes No Use appropriate grammar and vocabulary in all documents Yes No Adhere to page and word limits. Yes No Feedback to student: Result: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Not Assessed Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Version: 3.0 Date: _______/_______/_______ Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 41 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Part B: Role-play – Establish participation arrangements for managing WHS You are to organise and conduct a 15 minute brainstorming session to get ideas from the store staff to set up and maintain consultation requirements for a WHS management system for the store. The purpose of the brain storming activity is to consult team members to establish participation arrangements for managing the WHS for your work area. You must read the scenario above and prepare for the following activities. In groups of 5-6, you and your classmates must take turns in leading a brainstorming session. Each student’s session should not be longer than 10 minutes, during which the student will lead the discussions and document the team’s ideas for establishing a consultative WHSMS. This is a role play, and: • your assessor will organise a time and place for the brainstorming activity and divide the class into groups of 5-6 for the purpose of this assessment activity • each student in the small group will take turns to play the Store Manager and get 10 minutes to lead the discussion during the activity, with all other group members playing the roles of sales assistants in the sales team • your assessor will assess each individual student’s performance in a separate Role Play Observation checklist. When it is your turn to play the role of Store Manager and lead the brainstorming session, you must: • welcome the group and introduce the purpose of the brainstorming session • introduce the topic and discuss the purpose of the meeting • provide a brief overview of WHS legislative requirements – why it’s important for the work area to have a consultative arrangement for a WHS Management System and what is required of the business according to WHS legislation • seek input from the team about what they think are the WHS specific needs of the store • work with the team to identify and resolve any ONE of the following issues raised through participation and consultation arrangements, such as: o gaps in the health and safety processes and the type of training required to close the gaps including details such as timing, type and frequency of training o lack of facilities for employees – work stations, rest area, storage, hand wash, etc. o issues with work environment that the management has not addressed o arrangements for WHS consultations within the team and externally o issues with machinery, equipment or materials o incidents or accidents which have occurred and measures to control Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 42 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 • discuss and finalise details such as who is to take further action and by when (your team doesn’t need find solutions, but must make arrangements to take the matter up further and decide those details, such as action on, to be done by date, etc.) • make notes on the feedback and input provided, and include details of who you consulted with, the date and time of consultation. You will be provided with flipcharts, butcher’s paper, markers, etc. for the brainstorming activity If the assessment is to be conducted online, you will need to ensure access to: • a computer that has Internet access • online video conferencing software such as Zoom or Skype • note pad and pen Your assessor will advise you of the date, time and location for the meeting. Your assessor will organise volunteers to play the roles of staff. Your assessor will observe your performance as Store Manager, leading the brainstorming, and assess you using the Role Play Observation Checklist for this task. Submission requirements • At the end of this part, you must submit a Role Play Observation Checklist completed by your assessor, and signed by you and your assessor. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 43 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Role Play Observation Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 2, Part B Student ID and name Unit code and title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Course code and title BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Date of observation Check (X) Did the student demonstrated the following actions and behaviours during the brainstorming session: Y N Introduce topic to be discussed in the session Provide a brief overview of WHS legislative requirements Formally welcome the group Establish the expectations of staff in relation to their participation in the brainstorming activity Work with the team to identify and negotiate agreeable outcomes to resolve issues raised through participation and consultation arrangements, such as: (Any ONE issue) gaps in the health and safety processes and the type of training required to close the gaps lack of facilities for employees – work stations, rest area, storage, hand wash, etc. issues with work environment that the management has not addressed arrangements for WHS consultations within the team and externally issues with machinery, equipment or materials incidents or accidents which have occurred and measures to control Discuss and finalise details such as who is to take further action and by when Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Comments (How did the student demonstrate this?) Page 44 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Interact with the group using questioning, listening to elicit opinions and paraphrasing to confirm and clarify understanding Engage in discussions using appropriate vocabulary, varying the level of technical vocabulary to suit the audience Provides feedback to others in forms they can understand and use Play a lead role in effectively collaborating with team and guiding discussions to negotiate agreeable outcomes Use appropriate non-verbal features Make notes on the feedback and input provided, and include details of the session Conclude own segment of the meeting by thanking everyone appropriately. Feedback to student: Result: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Not Assessed Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Assessor Signature: Student Declaration I have read and agree with this report. Date: _______/_______/_______ Student Signature: Date: _______/_______/_______ Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 45 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Part C – Provide information about consultation and participation outcomes You will now be required to report the outcomes of the consultation with your team to the General Manager of the company (your assessor). 1. Complete the Record of WHS Consultation (template provided in Appendix A) with information regarding: • Who was involved in consultations • Key issues for consultation identified • What decision has been made and why • Who is to take action and by when 2. Send an email to the General Manager (your assessor) attaching the completed Record of WHS Consultation. • The purpose of the email is to provide information about the WHS consultation and participation outcomes to the General Manager and asking for their feedback and approval for the arrangements. • Your email should be written using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions. Submission requirements • At the end of this task, you must send an email to the General Manager (assessor) with the Record of WHS Consultation attached. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 46 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 2, Part C Student ID and name Unit code and title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Course code and title BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Did the student: Satisfactory Completed the record of WHS consultation correctly according to organisational requirements Prepare and send a covering email to the General Manager attaching the record of the WHS consultation with staff Seek feedback and approval from General Manager on the actions to be taken Yes No Use appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions. Yes No Yes No Yes No Feedback to student: Result: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Not Assessed Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Version: 3.0 Date: _______/_______/_______ Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 47 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment Outcome Record - Assessment 2 of 4 (To be completed by the Assessor) Assessment task: Project 1: Establish a WHS management system in a work area Student Name and ID: Unit of Competency Code and Title: BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Feedback to student: Attempt 1: Attempt 2: Assessment Outcome: (tick) Attempt 1: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Attempt 2: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Assessor Name: ___________________________________________ Assessor Signature: _________________________________________ Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Date: _____/______/______ Page 48 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment 3 – Project 2 – Establish and maintain procedures for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards Instructions for Students • This is the third of the four assessment tasks you must complete satisfactorily to be deemed competent in this unit. • This assessment is made up of two (2) tasks. o Part A – Develop procedures for effectively identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in work area o Part B – Identify hazards and assess workplace change due to pandemic • Read the scenarios given and complete the tasks that follow. • You must attempt all criteria to the required standard (e.g. fulfil assessment criteria mentioned in the performance checklist) to be deemed satisfactory in this task. • You must complete this task by following all given instructions, for the trainer/assessor to assess competency in this assessment task. • Clearly label your work with name, unit code and unit title to all the documents and sheets that are attached to your submission. • Review other resources, related to the task you are going to perform. • Seek clarification regarding the assessment required to be done, if you do not understand the task. • Ask for reasonable time from Assessor for preparation of Assessment. • Seek information on additional reading material and reference for completion of the assessments. • Submit this document along with your assessment work. Applicable conditions • You will need to complete this project in your own time and submit it as per the Gen’s requirements. • You must complete the task independently. • You can refer to the textbook, learning materials or your research of external resources in completing this task. • The Trainer/Assessor may ask you relevant questions on this assessment task to ensure that this is your own work, or to confirm your knowledge to close any gaps they may identify as not evidenced in your written responses. • Trainer /Assessor will assess your practical skills, technique and knowledge as you complete this assessment task. • All criteria listed in the performance checklists guide must be completed satisfactorily to the standard described. • No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Satisfactory or Not satisfactory. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 49 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 • You must express all answers/responses in your own words or acknowledge the sources of reference materials used. • If you are found to have plagiarised or copied another student’s work, your assessment submission will not be accepted (please refer to the Gen Plagiarism Policy). Resources required for assessment You will need the following materials/ resources for this task: • Textbook/ Online learning resources • Computer with Internet access for research purposes and word processing • Appendix B: WHS Action Plan Template Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 50 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Part A: Develop procedures for effectively identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in work area This is a continuation of the scenario in Assessment 2. The General Manager has approved the outline of the WHSMS and recommendations for the amendments to the WHS policy as well as the training costs that you had submitted. Now you have been asked to prepare some of the key procedures to support the WHS management system you have proposed. You may source the procedures from the internet and adapt them to meet The Lollipop Shop’s needs. All sources you access and used for the purpose of developing the procedures must be listed and referenced in a references section at the end of the document. For example, if you have accessed a website, you must provide the URL. You are to develop procedures for: • hazard identification and assessment and control of associated risks, including identifying hazards and controlling risks at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any workplace change • procedures for selecting and implementing risk controls according to the hierarchy of control measures and WHS legislative requirements You may refer to the following resources: • https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/book/model-code-practice-how-manage-workhealth-and-safety-risks#2-step-1how-to-identify-hazards • https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/12917/12917_Hazard_Ident ification,_Risk_Assessment_and_control_Procedure.pdf Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 51 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 3, Part A Student ID and name Unit code and title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Course code and title BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Did the student: Satisfactory Develop procedure for hazard identification assessment and control of associated risks, including in the planning, design and evaluation stages of any workplace change Develop procedures for selecting and implementing risk controls according to the hierarchy of control measures and WHS legislative requirements. Use appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions. Yes No Yes No Yes No Feedback to student: Result: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Not Assessed Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Version: 3.0 Date: _______/_______/_______ Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 52 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Part B – Identify hazards and assess workplace change due to pandemic Scenario The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered form of coronavirus, started in Hubei Province, China, in December 2019. Within weeks, it spread to many continents and countries, creating an unprecedented situation for everyone. The first cases in Australia were noted at the end of January 2020 and by March 2020, all businesses have started implementing infection control, social distancing risk control measures. All businesses have a duty to make ensure they continue to eliminate or reduce risks and hazards at work, monitor the health of employees and monitor the conditions at any workplace under their management and control. COVID-19 spreads from person to person in a similar way to the flu: • from close contact with an infected person • from touching objects or surfaces contaminated by the sneeze or cough of an infected person and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Businesses therefore are required to undertake a risk assessment of their existing WHS systems to prevent and contain infections to make sure the business is addressing COVID-19 risks. The General Manager has asked all Store Managers to conduct a workplace risk assessment for their own stores to identify inadequacies in existing risk controls and suggest resources that should be provided to enable implementation of new measures. You have been provided with an extract of the existing risk register for the Melbourne City Store, which was completed in February 2020 at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic spread in Australia. With the situation COVID 19 situation changing and worsening continuously, businesses need access with the latest information on the COVID-19 response, how this affects businesses, how to keep their workplace safe and advice on how to plan for dealing with the current situation and anticipate likely developments. The General Manager has asked you to identify requirements and suitable sources for expert WHS advice, and should this advice be required. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 53 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 The Lollipop Shop COVID 19 - Risk Register – February 2020 update Location: Melbourne City Store Hazard Consequenc Probability es COVID Staff or other Unlikely, -19 customers there from catching have custom COVID-19 been very ers (could result few cases who in serious locally. are illness or infecte death). d COVID -19 from staff who are infecte d Other staff or customers catching COVID-19 (could result in serious illness or death). Version: 3.0 Level of risk High, while there are only a few local cases the conse quen ces may be severe . Current controls Actione d by Cleaning and Store disinfecting in Manage accordance r with guidance from Safe Work Australia and public health authority. Frequently touched surfaces including counters, handrails, doors, till, phones, keyboards and EFTPOS facilities are regularly cleaned. Unlikely, High, Cleaning and Store disinfecting is Manage there while done in have there r accordance been very are with guidance few cases only a from Safe Work locally. few Australia and local Health cases authorities. Roster revised the so staff are conse rostered with quen the same ces colleagues may each shift to be minimise severe exposure. Brief staff on symptoms of COVID-19 and have been told to stay home if they aren’t feeling well. Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Status Complet e Complet e Page 54 of 85 Review/ Monitoring Internal Audit Daily inspections Consult with workers at next staff meeting for any feedback on revised roster Assessment | BSBWHS521 Task 1 • You must conduct research on the internet and other available resources such as newspapers, and assuming you are in March 2020, when the COVID 19 spread peaked (worsened) in Australia, to conduct a risk assessment to: o reassess the impact, the likelihood of occurrence and level of the two risks already identified in the register in the current situation o check whether the existing control measures are effective in the current situation, o determine and propose at least two additional your store should take to control the two risks o determine what resources are required to implement the new control measures in your store o determine one source of expert advice, such as a consultant or a regulatory body that could provide expert comments on the effectiveness of the controls you have proposed • Prepare an action plan using the table below for the two additional control measures for your store, for each risk originally identified in the risk register. • The new control measures you propose must be in accordance with the hierarchy of controls, comprising elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering and administration and PPE. • You have been provided with an example to help you. THE LOLLIPOP SHOP WHS ACTION PLAN What do you need to do? Ensure all frequently touched areas and surfaces remain clean at all times Version: 3.0 How will you do this? Identify high use areas, create a roster for cleaning these areas are cleaned several times a day Gen Institute Pty Ltd © By when should this happen? As soon as possible What supplies do you need? Disinfectant wipes/ sanitiser sprays and paper disposable towels Page 55 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 56 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 57 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Task 2 When you complete the reassessment of the risks and identify the additional risk control measures, you must send an email to the General Manager giving them a brief summary of the action plan for implementing the revised controls and request them to approve the additional resources required for Implementing the controls. You must also mention at least one source of expert advice that could be used if further advice is needed to confirm the actions to implement the controls. • Prepare a covering email to all the General Manager, providing: o advice on the inadequacies in the existing risk controls according to the hierarchy of control measures and WHS legislative requirements o a brief summary of the action plan you have prepared for implementing the proposed new controls you have attached, and o the sources for seeking guidance about the effectiveness of the control measures from the identified expert source. • You should request the General Manager for their feedback and approval to go ahead with the consultation and the implementation of the control measures. • You must also request the General Manager to make the identified resources available at the earliest to control the risks. • You must attach the table to the email and send it to the CEO (your assessor) on an email address specified by your assessor. • Your email should be written using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 58 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Task 3 You must assume that in response to your email, the General Manager has provisionally approved the control measures and the resources required to implement the measures, subject to the advice of the WHS expert you have identified in your email. The General Manager has asked you to contact the WHS specialist to conduct an audit of your store and approve the action plan. You must prepare a draft email to be sent to the expert, which: • briefly introduces your company / store and the action plan you have prepared, and • request the specialist to organise the audit of the store and review the plan for effectiveness of the control measures. Your email should be written using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions Submission requirements At the end of Task 1, Task 2 and Task 3, you must submit the following, by email, to your assessor: • Outline of the action plan and sources of expert advice • Covering email to General Manager • Email to WHS consultant Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 59 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 3, Part B Student ID and name Unit code and title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Course code and title BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Did the student: Satisfactory Reassess the impact, the likelihood of occurrence and level of the identified COVID 19 risks • Check whether the existing control measures are effective in the current situation • Determine and propose at least two additional measures to control the identified risks • Determine resources required to implement the new control measures in the store • Determine one source of expert advice on the effectiveness of the proposed controls • Prepare an action plan using the table below for the two additional control measures for the store, for each risk originally identified in the risk register • Ensure new control measures proposed are in accordance with the hierarchy of controls • Draft and send email to the General Manager attaching the Action plan and seek their feedback and approval for resources, including expert advice. • Draft an email to the WHS consultant requesting their expert advice and consultancy services. Feedback to student: • Result: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Yes No Yes No Yes No Not Assessed Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Version: 3.0 Date: _______/_______/_______ Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 60 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment Outcome Record - Assessment 3 of 4 (To be completed by the Assessor) Assessment task: Project 2: Establish and maintain procedures for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards Student Name and ID: Unit of Competency Code and Title: BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Feedback to student: Attempt 1: Attempt 2: Assessment Outcome: (tick) Attempt 1: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Attempt 2: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Assessor Name: ______________________________________________ Assessor Signature: ___________________________________________ Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Date: _____/______/______ Page 61 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment 4 – Project 3 – Evaluate and maintain a work area WHS management system (WHSMS) Instructions for Students • This is the four of the four assessment tasks you must complete satisfactorily to be deemed competent in this unit • This assessment is made up of four (4) tasks. o Part A – Develop a WHS induction and training program and session plan for all workers o Part B – Use and maintain a system for WHS recordkeeping and incident reporting o Part C – Evaluate the WHSMS to align with organisational WHS objectives o Part D – Develop a continuous improvement plan for the implemented WHSMS • Read the scenarios given and complete the tasks that follow. • You must attempt all criteria to the required standard (e.g. fulfil assessment criteria mentioned in the performance checklist) to be deemed satisfactory in this task. • You must complete this task by following all given instructions, for the trainer/assessor to assess competency in this assessment task. • Clearly label your work with name, unit code and unit title to all the documents and sheets that are attached to your submission. • Review other resources, related to the task you are going to perform. • Seek clarification regarding the assessment required to be done, if you do not understand the task. • Ask for reasonable time from Assessor for preparation of Assessment. • Seek information on additional reading material and reference for completion of the assessments. • Submit this document along with your assessment work. Applicable conditions • You will need to complete this project in your own time and submit it as per the Gen’s requirements. • You must complete the task independently. • You can refer to the textbook, learning materials or your research of external resources in completing this task. • The Trainer/Assessor may ask you relevant questions on this assessment task to ensure that this is your own work, or to confirm your knowledge to close any gaps they may identify as not evidenced in your written responses. • The Trainer /Assessor will assess your practical skills, technique and knowledge as you complete this assessment task. • All criteria listed in the performance checklists guide must be completed satisfactorily to the standard described. • No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Competent or Not competent. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 62 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 • You must express all answers/responses in your own words or acknowledge the sources of reference materials used. • If you are found to have plagiarised or copied another student’s work, your assessment submission will not be accepted (please refer to the Gen’s Plagiarism Policy). Resources required for assessment You will need the following materials/ resources for this task: • • • • • • Textbook/ Online learning resources Computer with Internet access for research purposes and word processing Appendix C: Induction Session Plan Template Appendix D: WHS Training Record Template Appendix E: Register of Injuries Template Appendix F: WHS Improvement Action Plan Template Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 63 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Part A: Develop a WHS induction and training program and session plan for all workers Scenario The WHS Consultant has approved your COVID 19 risk action plan and the General Manager has ensured all the required resources are provided. The General Manager has asked you to prepare a WHS induction and training session plan that is to be used to train all staff on implementing the new control measures to maintain workplace health and safety during the COVID 19 pandemic. Task 1 You are required to: • create a training/induction session plan, using the template provided in Appendix C, which includes: o objectives of the session o topics you will cover must include: Introduction to COVID 19 safety risks Employer obligations for health and safety Employee obligations for health and safety Information about measures to be implemented to maintain workplace health and safety What everyone can do to maintain their personal health and safety during COVID 19 o List of training aids/resources (any two) • plan be for a 20-minute session. • use suitable level of technical vocabulary to suit audience. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 64 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Task 2 You are then to assume that you have successfully completed the induction to the sales team in your store. You are now required to refer to the scenario and the Induction/training session plan you have created and record the details of the training/induction you have conducted, using the WHS Training Record template provided in Appendix D. Submission requirements At the end of Tasks 1 and 2, you must submit the following to your assessor: • Completed Training/ Induction Session Plan • Completed WHS Training Record Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 65 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 4, Part A Student ID and name Unit code and title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Course code and title BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Did the student submit a Team Review Form that: Satisfactory Create a training/induction session plan, using the template provided, covering: • objectives of the session • topics as given in the task • List of training aids/resources (any two) Record the details of the training/induction using the WHS Training Record Yes No Yes No Yes No Use suitable level of technical vocabulary to suit audience. Feedback to student: Result: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Not Assessed Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Version: 3.0 Date: _______/_______/_______ Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 66 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Part B: Use and maintain a system for WHS recordkeeping and incident reporting Scenario It is now one month since the specific health and safety measures for COVID 19 were implemented at The Lollipop Shop. On 25th April, Tom Alter, one of the sales assistants in your team reported OHS/WHS issues related to hand hygiene. Tom said he had been having issues with the use of hand sanitiser and latex gloves as part of the PPE control measures implemented for the previous one week. He had not had to use hand sanitiser regularly before, and the sudden and persistent of hand sanitiser with a high alcohol content, caused him to have hand dry skin and has left them with hard and painfully chapped hands. Tom added, that since he was having issues with using hand sanitisers, he started wearing the latex gloves purchased in bulk by the store. Unfortunately, persistent use of the gloves also has given him allergic reactions, such as: • dermatitis on hands, with itchy skin and crusty skin lesions • hay fever symptoms, such as running nose and itchy eyes, sneezing or coughing, wheezing and breathing difficulties. When you offered to arrange medical treatment for Tom, he indicated that he had already consulted his GP and he had been advised to take anti-allergy medication and some topical dermal cream. You have asked him to take medical leave until his GP gives him a clearance to resume work. Following this report, you conducted an urgent meeting to consult with the team and the HSR, and the team shared the following concerns: • Alcohol is a skin irritant and dries out skin, especially sensitive, damaged or fragile skin. It could cause conditions such as eczema, which causes itching, dryness and sensitivity. • There are concerns that the hand sanitisers could lead to users developing resistance to antibiotics. • Some sanitisers contain triclosan, a compound that could potentially harm the immune system, which protects your body against disease, or cause hormone problems. • Latex allergy is quite serious and if one person has developed this, other staff may soon develop allergies. The following measures were proposed to control the risks: • The best quality hypo-allergenic hand sanitiser will be purchased. • Staff will be encouraged to wash hands with soap and water for 20 secs where possible as an alternative to hand sanitiser. • All staff will be required to declare if they have a history of dermatitis or allergy to alcohol prior to using hand sanitisers or gloves. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 67 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 • Staff will be provided with non-latex gloves. • Staff will be instructed to remove gloves when not necessary. According to the WHS legislation: • employers must keep a Register of Injuries at each workplace for employees to record any workplace injury or illness. • an injured worker (or someone acting on their behalf) must notify the employer in writing of any work-related injury or illness within 30 days of becoming aware of the injury or illness. • employers must provide written confirmation to the injured worker that they received notification of the injury or illness. • employers should provide a signed and dated copy of this entry to the injured worker. • the injured worker must complete a Worker’s Injury Claim Form, available from the Australia Post should they wish to make a WorkSafe claim. Task 1 • Read the scenario above and complete the Register of Injuries form (Appendix E) with details of the issue. Task 2 • Read the scenario above. • Prepare a draft covering email to the CEO of the company giving them a brief summary of the issue and resolutions proposed and implemented, and asking them to go through the form and acknowledge that they have received the form. Task 3 • Read the scenario above. • Prepare a draft email to be sent to Tom Alter, as part of the employer’s obligations to provide written confirmation to the injured worker. • In the email, you must confirm that you have received notification of the injury or illness and ask Tom to go through the attached signed form to understand the summary of the issue and resolutions proposed and implemented by the company. • You must also inform Tom Alter on how he can make a WorkSafe claim, if they wish to. Submission requirements At the end of Tasks 1, 2 and 3, you must submit the following to your assessor: • Completed Register of Injuries form • Draft of email to CEO • Draft of email to Tom Alter Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 68 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 4, Part B, Tasks 1 -3 Student ID and name Unit code and title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Course code and title BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Did the student: Satisfactory Yes No Complete the Register of Injuries form with details of the issue Prepare a covering email to the CEO of the company giving them a brief summary of the issue and resolutions proposed and implemented, and asking for acknowledgement of receipt Prepare a draft email to be sent to the injured worker confirming receipt of notification, asking for acknowledgement and advising them on how to make a WorkSafe Claim Use appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions Yes No Yes No Yes No Feedback to student: Result: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Not Assessed Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Version: 3.0 Date: _______/_______/_______ Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 69 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Part C: Evaluate the WHSMS to ensure aligned with organisational WHS objectives Scenario It is now a year since you implemented the WHSMS at your store, and time to evaluate the WHSMS, according to the schedule. You have access to the following documents: • Checklist for the WHS Management Standards – which are the objectives of the company for compliance and continuous improvement of WHS performance • Extract of results of the staff climate survey for the Melbourne City Store • Extract of a report prepared by an external WHS consultant • Extract of WHS data (Incident and Injury Register) for the Melbourne City Store. The Lollipop Shop WHS Management standards 1. Active and visible leadership a. WHS is the standing first agenda item for all management and team meetings b. Senior managers engage regularly with staff to demonstrate safety leadership c. Managers and supervisors are actively involved in the risk management process 2. Safety Planning a. The “top 5” WHS hazards or hazardous tasks in all operational areas for each store are identified and recorded b. The “top 5” are assessed and prioritised using a risk matrix and suitable risk controls are planned to eliminate or reduce risks c. Resources are allocated to address the priority WHS issues d. WHS actions are assigned to individuals at each store and reasonable timeframes set for completion e. Progress towards the achievement of planned activities is regularly reported to senior managers 3. Consultation and participation a. Workers are given opportunity to express their views and contribute to decisions impacting their safety b. Managers are responsive to WHS issues raised by workers and provide feedback in a timely manner c. The Health & Safety Representative for each store is invited to attend management meeting to contribute to the discussion on WHS management 4. Risk management a. Risk management steps are applied to identify and assess hazards and hazardous tasks specific to each store Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 70 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 b. Attention is given to medium and high risk activities c. Attempts are made to eliminated hazards and hazardous tasks d. Where elimination is not possible, risk controls are allocated with reference to the hierarchy of controls e. Risk assessments and safe work procedures (SWP) are documented for ‘High’ risk and ‘Very High’ risk activities for each store f. Implemented risk controls are monitored at least annually to ensure they are effective g. Quarterly walk-through workplace inspections are carried out on all work areas in each store 5. WHS training and instruction a. New workers must complete the WHS induction within their first week at work b. Staff who manage other staff (Supervisor) must complete WHS training for managers and supervisors c. Supervisors must review the training needs of workers and assign other relevant WHS Training d. Workers are instructed on relevant SWPs and provided with ongoing supervision 6. Emergency management a. Emergency wardens and first aid officers are appointed for each store b. Workers are provided with training and opportunities to practice emergency procedures c. Details of local emergency warden, first aid officers, etc. are communicated to the working group d. Workers are regularly reminded to review the Emergency planning guidelines at least annually e. Emergency evacuation exercises are conducted at least annually 7. Incident/hazard reporting and management a. All workers know how to report an incident (including near misses) or hazard b. Incidents and hazards are immediately reported to supervisors and formally recorded in the Incident/Accident Register within 24 hours c. Supervisors investigate incidents to identify root causes and plan corrective action d. Corrective action plans are submitted to the management within 7 days of the initial report e. Corrective actions are completed within agreed timeframes and closed off and recorded in the Corrective Actions Register. Extract of Staff climate survey results for the Melbourne City Store Staff climate survey results • A store alarm system has been set up. However, the management has not yet approved setting up surveillance cameras in different parts of the store. We worry about the safety and security of the customers and employees. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 71 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 • The promised annual first aid training or refresher training to all staff has not been provided. • There was one WHS induction specific for the COVID 19 measures, however, there hasn’t been an assessment of the training needs of workers for general WHS Training/ refresher training. • Safe work procedures (SWP) have not been documented for some ‘High’ risk and ‘Very High’ risk activities. • Staff Intranet is still being developed, therefore we cannot access key policies easily. • Not all staff have knowledge of procedures for reporting injuries and illnesses. • Although we use contractors, there are no management standards set for, and no formal procedures in place for the management of contractors for compliance with WHS Extract of a report prepared by an external WHS consultant WHS Policy • The WHS policy was developed in consultation with staff and defines objectives and responsibilities. • It was revised last year to include o definitions of duty holders under WHS legislation o procedures for Safe work practices, Hazard inspections, Manual handling, Incident reporting o details of the consultative process. • There is a document and version control system for all WHS documents. • WHS record keeping policy and procedure is in place • The HSR from each store is invited to staff meetings related to WHS. WHS Training • Supervisors are supposed to review the training needs of workers and assign other relevant WHS Training, but this is not consistently done, and some planned training programs have not been conducted • WHS Induction and training session held on introduction of COVID 19 risk management. • Induction records are kept. • Fatigue management policy is under development, so staff have not been provided with fatigue management training. Contractor Management • There is no formal Contractor Management policy and procedure in place, although the company uses contractors. Risk management processes • Clear procedures for risk management with responsibilities identified. Hazard identification • There are systematic procedures and templates for hazard identification and notification. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 72 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Incident Report/Emergency Response Incident form is not available easily, as the staff intranet is still being set up. Not all staff have knowledge of procedures for reporting injuries and illnesses Some incidents are recorded, but action not indicated on all incidents in the register Emergency wardens and first aid officers are appointed for each store, however, there is no evidence that this information advised to the working group • Workers have not been provided with First Aid refresher training and opportunities to practice emergency procedures • There was no evidence of emergency evacuation exercise conducted in the past year • • • • • Extract of WHS data for the Melbourne City Store The Lollipop Shop Incident and Injury Register Incident Date Role Description Action First Aid 17/8/19 Incident Sales Hurt back while trying to • No actions assistant apprehend a shoplifter recorded. Lost Time 21/11/19 Injury Sales Suffered sore back from • No actions assistant incorrect lifting of heavy recorded. (New) cartons, 5 days’ leave. Lost Time 12/12/19 Injury Sales Hurt by falling boxes • No actions assistant while stacking shelves, 2 recorded. days’ leave (New) Status Medical 25/04/2020 Sales Team member • HypoCompleted Treatment assistant complained of allergic allergenic Injury hand response to hand sanitiser sanitiser and latex hand purchased. gloves, suffered from wheezing, coughing and • Hand dermatitis, 5 days sick washing leave. suggested as alternative • Staff provided with nonlatex gloves. • Staff instructed to remove gloves when not necessary Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 73 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 The Lollipop Shop Incident and Injury Register Incident Date Lost Time Injury Near Miss Incident Role Description Action Status Sales Fell while carrying boxes. • Training Pending assistant Minor cuts treated. recommend ed in manual lifting. Delivery Near Miss accident • Fatigue van (possibly due to fatigue) managemen Pending driver while on duty work, 1 day t policy and leave procedure is being developed. Task The General Manager has advised you to evaluate the WHSMS performance using the template below to assess if the performance of the organisation’s WHSMS is in alignment with management standards or objectives. You must select any four standards set by the organisation, and examine if these have been met by reviewing the information given to you. Next, you must develop a report, which: • identifies four standards that have not been met according to the information you have reviewed • makes at least two recommendations for actions for improvement to ensure performance indicators are each of the standards • provides a rationale with reference to legislation, requirements for the recommendations. Your report should be written using appropriate vocabulary, correct grammar and should be in a report format with an introduction, body, conclusion and recommendations section. Your report should be in no more than 500 words. Submission requirements At the end of this part, you must submit your report to your assessor. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 74 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 4, Part C Student ID and name Unit code and title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Course code and title BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Did the student: Satisfactory Develop a report, which: • identifies four standards that have not been met according to the information reviewed • makes at least two recommendations for actions for improvement to ensure performance indicators are each of the standards • provides a rationale with reference to legislation, requirements for the recommendations. • Is written using appropriate vocabulary, correct grammar • Is in a report format with an introduction, body, conclusion and recommendations section. • is no more than 500 words. Feedback to student: Result: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Yes No Not Assessed Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Version: 3.0 Date: _______/_______/_______ Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 75 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Part D: Develop an improvement plan for the WHSMS Scenario The General Manager has reviewed your evaluation report and suggested improvement measures and approved them for implementation. Now you have been asked to develop a WHS Improvement Action Plan using the template given in Appendix F for the implementation of any four of your recommendations. You should include actions, resources, and responsibilities as well as review reporting and completion timelines. Submission requirements • At the end of this part, submit your WHS Improvement Action Plan to your assessor. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 76 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Performance Checklist and Assessment Outcome – Assessment 4, Part D Student ID and name Unit code and title BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Course code and title BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management Did the student: Satisfactory Develop an improvement plan for the WHSMS, which: • includes actions, resources, and responsibilities as well as review reporting and completion timelines • is written using appropriate vocabulary, correct grammar Feedback to student: Result: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Yes No Not Assessed Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Version: 3.0 Date: _______/_______/_______ Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 77 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Assessment Outcome Record - Assessment 4 of 4 (To be completed by the Assessor) Assessment task: Project 3: Evaluate and maintain a work area WHS management system (WHSMS) Student Name and ID: Unit of Competency Code and Title: BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Feedback to student: Attempt 1: Attempt 2: Assessment Outcome: (tick) Attempt 1: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Attempt 2: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Assessor Name: ___________________________________________ Assessor Signature: ________________________________________ Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Date: _____/______/______ Page 78 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Appendices Appendix A: Record of WHS Consultation THE LOLLIPOP SHOP RECORD OF WHS CONSULTATION Date Time Employer representative name Names of attendees Members present at the meeting What issues/topics were discussed? WHS issue/ consultation topic discussed What solutions were discussed? Proposed solution(s) What are the agreed next steps? Next steps Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 79 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Appendix B: WHS Action Plan Template THE LOLLIPOP SHOP What do you need to do? Ensure all frequently touched areas and surfaces remain clean at all times Version: 3.0 WHS ACTION PLAN How will you do this? By when should this happen? Identify high use areas, create a roster for cleaning these areas are cleaned several times a day As soon as possible Gen Institute Pty Ltd © What supplies do you need? Disinfectant wipes/ sanitiser sprays and paper disposable towels Page 80 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Appendix C: WHS – Induction Session Plan Template THE LOLLIPOP SHOP WHS – INDUCTION SESSION PLAN WHS Training Topic – Venue: Date: Duration: Presenter/ Trainer: Participants: Objectives and outcomes At the end of this session the learner will be able to: Topic • Main points Training Aids/ Handouts: Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 81 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Appendix D: WHS Training Register Template THE LOLLIPOP SHOP WHS Training Register/ Record This training register template will help you record the training you provide to your workers (as required by the new work health and safety legislation (WHS Act 2011)). Training can take place by a supervisor on the job, or by an instructor outside of your workplace. Training will provide your workers with the information and skills they need to perform their duties without risk to their health and safety. When may training be required? • When a new person starts work - induction, on the job training • When new machinery/equipment or hazardous chemicals, products or other things are introduced to the workplace • When worker’s jobs change • When there are new work health and safety regulations, codes of practice or laws that affect your industry or business • If there has been an incident /near miss or injury at work. Record of Training Type of training: Who was trained: Job title/s: Reason for training Duration of training: Who provided training: Method of training: Location of training: Date: Entered by: Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 82 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Appendix E: Register of Injuries Template The Lollipop Shop Register of Injuries Section 1: Injured worker details Family name: First name: Position: Department/team: Manager/supervisor’s name: Section 2: Injury/illness details Time of injury/illness: (If applicable) Date of injury/illness: am/pm Nature of injury/illness Bodily location of injury/illness Location at time of injury Describe how the injury/illness was sustained Was any equipment involved in the injury/illness? Yes No (Please tick) If yes, please provide details: Section 3: Witnesses Were there any witnesses to the injury/illness? (If applicable) Yes No N/A (Please tick) If yes, please list the witnesses’ full names as well as a contact number for each. Section 4: Follow up Was the injury reported to the worker’s supervisor? Yes No (Please tick) Was any treatment provided? Yes No (Please tick) If yes, please provide details. Did the injured worker return to work following the injury? Yes No (Please tick) If yes, please provide details. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 83 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Section 5: Details of person making this entry Family name: First name: Position: Department/section: Signature: Date: If you are not the injured worker, did you witness the injury/illness? Yes No (Please tick) Section 6: To be completed by manager/supervisor of injured worker Has an investigation been conducted into the incident? Yes No (Please tick) What, if any, controls were implemented to ensure the incident doesn’t happen again? Section 7: Employer confirmation I, (print name), of (insert company name), hereby confirm receipt of this notification. Signature: Date: Requirements of injury notification: • • • • • Employers must keep a Register of Injuries at each workplace for employees to record any workplace injury or illness. An injured worker (or someone acting on their behalf) must notify the employer in writing of any workrelated injury or illness within 30 days of becoming aware of the injury or illness. Employers must provide written confirmation to the injured worker that they received notification of the injury or illness. Employers should provide a signed and dated copy of this entry to the injured worker. To make a WorkSafe claim the injured worker must complete a Worker’s Injury Claim Form, available from the Australia Post. Version: 3.0 Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Page 84 of 85 Assessment | BSBWHS521 Appendix F: WHS Improvement Action Plan Template WHS Improvement Action Plan Related Management Standard Version: 3.0 Improvement Actions Resources required Gen Institute Pty Ltd © Responsibility Timeframe Date of completion Page 85 of 85