1. IMPROVE THE SCENARIO:

Arthur works in a transportation company. He drives trucks and transports commercial goods throughout Australia. Some of the risks Arthur faces on a daily basis include:

IDENTIFY THE RISKS:

• contact with chemicals and fumes while refuelling
• uncomfortable seating and fatigue, particularly on long trips
  • This might lead to Arthur's absenteeism

ANALYZE and EVALUATE THE RISKS:

The risks mentioned above are both health hazards. It is important that Arthur gets the equipment and help he needs to address this. If this gets worse and is not addressed, there will be consequences:

IMPACT ANALYSIS

• Paying Arthur for his sick leave
• When there is no one to replace Arthur straight away, no one would be able to transport the goods meaning it would cause delays and profitability of the company

Upon evaluating and consulting to the managers and other stakeholders. The following has been decided:

Decision:

• Arthur will be given protective clothing to wear to limit his exposure to chemicals
• He would be allowed to take frequent breaks to stretch and walk around during his journeys but not sacrificing the timely delivery of the goods.

2. What is the contingency plan applicable to the scenario indicated?

Take into consideration the following when making your contingency plan:

Within this plan, you must: Include actions to follow, such as:

o who will be involved in the plan

o who to inform o the strategy to treat the risk o the time frames

o what resources would be required

o how the information will be communicated about implementation

Follow any relevant workplace policies and procedures to monitor and maintain the plan.