STUDENT’S NAME:
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ICA20111 Certificate II in Information,
Digital Media and Technology
BSBOHS201A
PARTICIPATE IN OHS PROCESSES
Version 1, 2012
Recommended timeframe to
complete work in class
Evidence gathered sign
and date
Year 11 Term 1
Elements of Competency
1 Work safely
1.1 Follow established safety procedures when conducting work
1.2 Carry out pre-start systems and equipment checks in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Implement workplace safety requirements
2.1 Identify designated persons for reporting queries and concerns about safety in the workplace
2.2 Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons and
record them in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3 Identify and implement workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks
2.4 Report emergency incidents and injuries to designated persons
3 Participate in OHS consultative processes
3.1 Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections or other consultative activities
3.2 Raise OHS issues with designated persons in accordance with organisational procedures
3.3 Take actions to eliminate workplace hazards or to reduce risks
4 Follow safety procedures
4.1 Identify and report emergency incidents
4.2 Follow organisational procedures for responding to emergency incidents
ASSESSMENT
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate
in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect workers own health
and safety, and that of others.
Student name:
Assessor name:
Unit(s):
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS Processes
Assessment Type:
Checklist for activities
Evidence
gathered
Checklist
Date
Completed
Date Completed Assessment:
Assessor’s
Initials
1 Work Safely
Question 1
Question 2
Checklist 1
2 Implement Workplace Safety Requirements
Question 1
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
3 Participate in OHS Consultative Processes
Question 1
Question 6
Certificate of Attendance
4 Follow Safety Procedures
Question 1
Question 7
Checklist 1
The student’s required knowledge and skills were:
Satisfactory
Not satisfactory
Feedback to student:
Student Comment:
Student signature:
Assessor signature:
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Checklist 1
Student name:
Assessor name:
Unit(s):
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS Processes
Assessment Type:
Observation checklist
Evidence
gathered
Checklist
Date
Completed
Date Completed Assessment:
Assessor’s
Initials
1 Work Safely
1.1
Follow established safety procedures when conducting
work. Such as:
Following appropriate posture at the computer.
o
Feet flat on floor
o
Back straight and fitting into the back of an
ergonomically designed chair
o
Arms at a 90 degree angle beside the body
Taking regular rest breaks from the computer or rotation of
duties to rest from the computer and sitting to avoid OOS.
1.2 Carry out pre-start systems and equipment checks in
accordance with workplace procedures. Such as:
Ensuring all electrical cords in the work area do not run across
a walk area within the workplace
Ensuring work area is tidy
Ensuring computer is turned on and plugged in
Ensuring the printer is turned on and filled with paper
4 Follow Safety Procedures
Participate in school emergency evacuation drill correctly
Participate in school emergency lock-down drill correctly
The student’s required knowledge and skills were:
Satisfactory
Not satisfactory
Feedback to student:
Student Comment:
Student signature:
Assessor signature:
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Question 1
Part A
Students are required to go to
http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/pdfs/safetysense/index.htm and undertake the General
Component and then chose option 8: office and business industry specific package to
complete. Attach your printed certificates to your submission.
Part B
You are to locate the OHS policies and procedures for this workplace.
Insert a copy in your edStudio.
Sign the Certificate of Understanding indicating that you have read the document and
understand you responsibilities.
Part C
An OHS committee operates in this school. You are to research this committee and answer
the following question.
1. Who are the members of the committee?
2. When does the committee meet?
3. What is the role of the committee?
4. What are some of the committee’s past achievements?
The school also has a first aid officer. Research the role and details of this officer and
answer the following questions.
1. Who is the current first aid officer?
2. Where does this first aid officer work?
3. What is the role of the first aid officer?
4. What are the basic procedures for reporting an accident/injury?
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Question 2
Pair the sentence fragments.
1. An employer…
…is the responsibility of an employer.
2. Hazards…
…must provide workers with training and
supervision and a healthy and safe
workplace.
3. Safety Signs…
…should follow safety procedures, work
safely and not put the safety and health of
others in the workplace at risk.
4. The title of the Queensland health
and safety legislation (law) that
protects workers is the…
…warn people of danger and provide safety
information.
5. The control of hazards…
…Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.
6. An employee (worker)…
…is available from the workplace health
and safety sense website an initiative of the
Queensland government.
7. Information on health and safety at
work…
…must be controlled by the employer,
manager or supervisor.
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Question 3
Complete the following form assuming you are the MST teacher at Aldridge, preparing to
take your class on an excursion to Dreamworld. You have booked G&D Ross Coaches as
transport.
RISK ASSESSMENT/MANAGEMENT FORM
Fill in one form for each activity identified at the workplace/school excursion.
Form Completed by: ________________
Date:
/ /
Signed: _____________________
ACTIVITY/HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Activity:
 Transport:_______________________________________________________________________
 Other:___________________________________________________________________________
Risks Associated with Activities:
 Equipment & Materials:____________________________________________________________
 Location:________________________________________________________________________
 Possible Accidents ________________________________________________________________
 Transportation:___________________________________________________________________
Persons at Risk:
 Staff / Students:__________________________________________________________________
 Others:__________________________________________________________________________
Special Circumstances:
 SEP:____________________________________________________________________________
 External Providers (risk assessment Attached):
Risk Assessment
Risk assessment is calculated by multiplying each of the numerical values of (A), (B) and (C).
A) Possibility of an Accident:
HIGH
3
MEDIUM 2
LOW 1
B) Exposure to Risk:
HIGH
C) Potential Consequence:
SERIOUS 3
VERY HIGH
RISK
27-18
HIGH
3
MEDIUM 2
LOW 1
MODERATE 2
MEDIUM
RISK
17-12
SMALL 1
LOW
RISK
11-4
RISK
<4
Risk Control Strategies to Minimise Associated Risks – see above
Identified Risk
Risk Minimisation Strategies
Question 4
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Question 4
You have been working as an administrative officer at Carswell and Sons. On Tuesday at
10 am this week you were working in the store room with a colleague (Jane Preston) and
climbed onto a wobbly stool to reach some folders on the top shelf.
a. What are the potential risks associated with this activity?
You fell to the floor, twisting your ankle and also hurting your back.
b. Who should be called for help in this situation?
c. Who should the incident be reported to?
The first aid officer (Mr McGoo) immediately applied ice and put your ankle up. A short time
later the ambulance was called because your foot started to swell up. The ambulance officer
said you had sprained your ankle and you ended up taking a day off work to rest your ankle.
The stool has since been replaced with a more stable, single step ladder. You decide that
everything is all right and you return to work on Thursday.
You are required to:
1. Answer the questions above.
2. Complete the incident report using the incident report form on the following
page.
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WORKPLACE INCIDENT REPORT
Report no:
Surname:
First name:
Address:
Telephone no:
Mobile no:
Date of injury:
Time:
Details of injury:
Describe the circumstances of the accident:
Description of accident by witness:
Signature of witness: (please also print name)
When was the injury
Date:
Date:
Time:
Name:
Position:
reported?
Who was the injury reported
to?
Details of action by management:
Date ceased work:
Time ceased work:
Total time lost (days, hours, minutes):
Details of preventative measures taken (to be completed by OHS representative):
Signed:
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Question 5
Complete the table below.
SIGN
MEANING
Question 6
Part A:
Working in groups, conduct a hazard audit of the school. Use a table format with the
following headings: HAZARD
ASSOCIATED RISKS
RISK CONTROL.
Hazards can be classified as Physical, Chemical and Behavioural. Classify the hazards that
you found under these headings.
Using your audit results, identify the top four hazards in the classroom and/or playground.
In a memo to the school’s workplace, health and safety committee you must do the
following:
1. Identify the hazard
2. Explain the danger of this hazard (what could possible happen as a result of the
hazard).
3. What action you would recommend be taken in this instance to eliminate or reduce
the hazard or what action has been taken to eliminate or reduce the hazard.
This memo may be completed in groups. They must be submitted to your supervisor who
will forward them on at the next workplace, health and safety committee meeting. You will
need to address the memo to the appropriate person by name.
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Part B:
You are to attend at least one OHS meeting during the year. You must arrange a suitable
time to participate with the convenor of the committee. You will be issued with a Certificate
of Attendance which you must present to your supervisor.
Question 7
You have been asked by the OHS committee to develop two (2) leaflets to provide
information on OHS issues to new students to the school.
The first leaflet is to contain brief but informative information on the following
 Emergency procedures, including evacuation and lock-down.
 Keeping the workplace clean and tidy
 Reporting procedures for accidents/injuries
 Details of the important personale for OHS – first aid office, workplace safety officers,
OHS committee members
 School policies regarding unsafe or hazardous goods
 Common hazards found in the school and possible ways to control the risks.
 Information on how students can contribute to the safety of the school through the
OHS committee.
The second leaflet is to contain details on the procedures for
 Fire drill
 Lock-down procedures
The format of the leaflets is left up to you. Make them interesting, appealing and informative.
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