HAS342 Protecting Worker Health

Question 1: Asbestos

You are the newly engaged OHS professional for AV Electronics manufacturing company who has offices in Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong. The company manufactures specialised electronic components for the audio visual industry.

At each site:

There is a small office space and workshop in a building which the company owns
The building contains various materials which they believe contain asbestos, such as roofing and wall materials and in the bathroom areas, but they are not sure Outline to the management:

What their requirements are with regard to the asbestos-containing materials at their sites

Recommend to the management what they have to do to fulfil their requirements under the NSW WHS Legislation

Outline who would be assisting you in order to complete the Company’s obligations with regard to the NSW WHS Legislation

Assessment criteria and marks:

Appropriate references for information provided

Correct and appropriate information provided

o Requirements for ACM at their sites
o Recommendations to management
o Regulatory information & Legislative requirements

Clarity and presentation of information

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Question 2: PPE

As part of a risk assessment which has been carried out for your company (ABC Fabrication), you have been requested to provide information on appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the following hazards which are present at your company site. For each hazard listed below:

Your PPE solution for the hazard, assuming other controls in the hierarchy of controls havebeen exhausted and PPE is the last line of control available

Provide information regarding any appropriate standards or relevant guidance material