BSBWHS521 Ensure a Safe Workplace for a Work

Assessment Tasks

This Project has been split into ten separate tasks. Please complete each task in the order they appear

Task One

a. List and summarise the key WHS and/or OHS legislation in your state that will affect the refurbishment project described above.

b. Review the BizOps WHS policies and procedures listed above and compare to the legislative requirements in your state.

For each policy or procedure, note what information needs to be amended or added to ensure it meets legislative requirements. You may choose to present this in a table format.

Task Two

Review the refurbishment project details and BizOps Organisational Chart and list the personnel who will have WHS responsibilities during the project, and for each person, detail what their specific responsibilities will be, before, during and after the project has been completed. If you feel there is a role needed that has not been mentioned, please include it with a reason why.

 Task Three

a. Develop a Hazard Management Plan that includes processes for hazard/risk identification, assessment and control. Your plan should include a risk assessment tool and may refer to and link with the BizOps Hazard Identification Form and Hazard Report Form. Ensure you implement risk controls according to the hierarchy of controls.

b. Identify five potential hazards that are likely to arise during the refurbishment project and follow the procedures you have just developed, including completing all required forms, to assess and manage each risk according to the hierarchy of controls.

Task Four

Create a list of the WHS equipment such as PPE and signage that will be required as part of the WHSMS for the project, and provide details of one supplier and the unit price for each.

Task Five

Develop a procedure for resolving any WHS issues through participation and consultation as per the WHS legislation in your state. Your procedure must include how and when you will provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation to workers in a way that is easy for them to access and understand. Your procedure should include timeframes and may be presented as an Action Plan.

Task Six

List the names and contact details of three organisations that can provide expert WHS advice and services relevant to the refurbishment project. For each, explain what specialist advice/ service they offer in your state, and in what situation you would engage their services.

Task Seven

Develop an Induction and Training plan for all contractors working on the BizOps refurbishment project. Your plan may be in the form of an action plan and must include a method to record attendance.

Task Eight

Develop a monitoring plan to ensure WHS compliance over the three-month project. Your plan should be in the form of an action plan and must include regular meetings with stakeholders.

Task Nine

Review the Safe Work Australia website.

a. In your own words, explain how WHS incident data is collected and how it is used.

b. Explain how you could use this information to maximise the safety of all people on site during the refurbishment project

 c. Outline a system you could use to identify patterns of injury or disease.

Task Ten

Develop a plan to implement any required changes to your WHSMS during the project as a result of continuous improvement or in response to any incidents. Your plan should be in the form of an action plan.