BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS iomplications of return to work

Assessment Task 1

1.What are the five legislated requirements for facilitating kim's retrun to work?

Ans: A. provide suitable work for an injured worker for 52 weeks.

B. Plan an injured worker's retrun to work by:

i. obtaining information about the injured worker's incapacity for work

ii. considering reasonable workplace support, aids or modifications.

iii. assessing and proposing suitable employment options or preinjury employment.

C. consult the : i. injured worker

ii. treating health practioner ( with worker's consent)

iii. occupational rehabilitation provider (if one is appointed)

D. provide the worker with clear and accurate details of their return to work arrangements

E. monitor the worker's progress

2.List two responsibilities each regarding kim's return to work, for the following

a.Kim himself

b.bizOps steal

c.health provider

3.According to BizOp,s policy, when should a RTW plan be made?

4.A. briefly describe six common barriers to a worker retruning to work

b. how will you identify which ones apply to kim?

5. if kim retruns to manual labouring tasks:

A. what risk might he pose to his workmates?

b. how could you manage those risks?

6. how could you set up an RTW agreement with kim?

7. given bizOps follows Work Cover,s guidance, what should it put in kim's RTW plan?

8. For Kim's retrun to work:

a. list six hazard identification tools.

b. what are two variables for assessing risk?

9. what guidance will other personnel need about kim,s retrun to work?

10. how can you monitor RTW and identify compliance?

11. Briefly describe two actions you could take to address risks for kim if he retruns to working with forklift.

12. now that kim is missing form his usual team, what could be two risks for his former workmates, in trms of workloads, resources or existing hazards.

13. you are to participate in a role-play with two others, playing the roles of kim, the safety officer and medical officer. Together, you should:

a. clarify with kim about his injury and what tasks he thinks he can do in short term

b. develop objectives for RTW program.