Assessment Task 2 - The WHS Management System

Write a report detailing the WHS Management system and risk management practices for the case study organisation. Your report will need to:

Identify roles, responsibilities and accountability for WHS in the organisation.

Outline the required WHS policies, procedures and practices the company will need to have.

Explain the role of the manager/supervisor and/or team leader in the WHS system.

Identify how WHS issues, incidents and accidents will be reported, investigated, analysed documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders. (This could be flow-charted with sample reporting documents attached).

Outline the communication processes and consultative arrangements in place in the organisation.

Outline the frequency that hazard identification, risk/safety audits, evacuation procedures and fire drills will be conducted in the workplace.

Outline the expected WHS training needs for the organisation, this could incorporate coaching, mentoring and training that will be provided to address those needs (make sure you address the training needs of managers, workers, WHS Reps and Induction training etc.)

Explain how the system supports compliance with the WHS laws and codes of practice and how it will move the organisation towards best practice through continuous improvement processes.

Outline the process for monitoring and review and continuous improvement.

10.Identify any deficiencies in the organisation's policy and procedures and make recommendations on how these may be improved to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation, regulation, codes of practice etc.