Question 1

Your team has conducted a risk assessment of an identified hazard in your workplace. UsingTABLE 1: Risk LIKELIHOOD and Risk CONSEQUENCEfrom your learners guide you have determined that the incident has an impact descriptor ofMODERATEand a likelyhood descriptor ofALMOST CERTAIN. Now usingTABLE 2: RISK SCORING MATRIXidentify from the following list theLEVEL of RISK (Impact x Likelihood).

1. Extreme
2. High
3. Low
4. All of the above
5. Medium

Question 2

The control measures used to control risk should be chosen according to their effectiveness. The hierarchy of control is a useful tool to use to control risk. Use the control measures mentioned first to ensure higher control is maintained. Identify from the list below the most desirable control measure.

1. Substitution.
2. PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.
3. Engineering controls.
4. Elimination
5. Isolation.
6. Administrative controls

Question 3

In the planning stage, you must identify any hazards that are present and then design steps to prevent and/or minimise the risk. Risks or hazards are a potential threat to your organisation as failure to identify them may leave you open to litigation for not meeting your duty of care to ensure that the employees work environment is safe. Potential hazards should be identified, not only by the team, but also by: (tick(4))

1. Visitors.
2. Supervisors.
3. Trials of new ideas.
4. Workplace processes.
5. Audits, such as independent, external, internal and job safety audits.

Question 4

Assess associated risk once you have identified the hazards. This is the most demanding step. Risk assessment requires that you estimate the level of risk and then decide the order in which risk needs to be resolved.

From the list below identify four (4) items you need to consider when you participate in the risk assessment process:

1. The nature of the risk.
2. Task rotation.
3. Required training.
4. Equipment used.
5. The existing controls.

Question 5

Though it is preferable to choose the higher level of the hierarchy of controls to resolve a problem, there are instances where you have no choice but to use a lower level of the hierarchy.

Identifythree (3)factors that will influence this decision:

1. Management reluctance to engage.
2. Available funds.
3. Its suitability to the workplace.
4. Availability of the equipment.

Question 6

Identifythree (3)actions you must taketo operate effectivelywhen you make changes to the workplace:

1. Provide supervision.
2. Notify local WHS authorities.
3. Develop work procedures.
4. Provide your team with appropriate training, instruction and information.

Question 7

Once your controls are implemented and employees have been trained to the required level, evaluation should take place to ensure that your control measures are effective and current.To ensure that these controls areas remain effectivewhatfour(4)of the following actionsshould youimplement?

1. Keeping information up to date including hazard information, risk assessments, training and competency.
2. Regular review work procedures and consultation with other team members both internal and external.
3. Schedule regular counselling sessions to check employees are performing to the required level.
4. Making team members accountable for health and safety - this means making sure that they have the resources required to keep their work area safe.
5. Effective communication by ensuring that all parties obtain regular feedback through open communication.

Question 8

Inadequacies in the existing controls should be addressed once the control measures to monitor specific hazards have been identified. An important issue in addressing the hierarchy of controls is the ability of the team to implement recommended changes within the capabilities of the required budget.

Other than the control measures that you put in place, further inadequacies can be identified through: Listfour (4)

1. Feedback from team members.
2. Internal and external audits.
3. Feedback from staff.
4. The consultative process.
5. Skills management programs.

Question 9

Changes that are introduced to a WHS cycle are intervention points. It is at these points that your organisationand those employed theremay need assistance. Different specialists will be able to assist with different interventions.

Identifyfour (4)scenarios from the below list where Intervention and assistance may be required:

1. There is a lack of time.
2. There is a lack of skill.
3. To maintain production.
4. There is a question that needs answering.
5. There are facts that need to be clarified.

Question 10

Specialists can be expensive. Before contacting the specialists make sure that you are prepared. Being prepared will ensure that you do not waste resources and will be able to take action sooner. Collect as much information as you need to provide the specialist with so that they can give informed advice.

Identifyfour (4)questions you need to ask when you choose an expert.

1. Are their skills up to date?
2. Have they been recommended by WHS agents?
3. Does the expert have the skills, knowledge and experience to give you the best advice?
4. Does the expert have the required qualifications
5. Have they done similar work for similar organisations?

Question 111pts

All of the goals, objections and actions that your organisation takes must stem from the organisation's strategic and tactical goals. For any WHS induction and training program to be effective, the goals of the training program need to match the organisations objectives. To determine the needs of the organisation, a training needs analysis is required. The training needs analysis will ensure that actual training that is needed are completed.

Tick from the list belowfour (4)items you should cover when performing a training needs analysis.

1. Agree to training outcomes - what are the objectives and outcomes required in the training and does the training meet the needs of the organisation?
2. Delivery methods - what are the appropriate delivery methods to ensure that the team or individual obtains the required skills needed?
3. The needs of the business - what is the reason for the training?
4. Measure and evaluate the WHSMS?
5. Assessment - what are the current skills, knowledge and experience of the people or individual who may participate in the training?

Question 12

Once you have identified the training program(s) that meet your needs, you should also determine the training methods required for your team. Identify the training delivery methods that you may use to reach the workplace goals.

1. Provider based delivery.
2. Enterprise based delivery.
3. School based delivery.
4. Combination of the above.

Question 13

Many organisations use information systems such as databases to identify patterns in their WHS system. For instance, accident/incident reports will identify when an injury or disease becomes common, or if there is a sharp increase in the amount of injuries in an area. This signifies there is obviously a problem with the area that which needs to be addressed.

Aside from accident/incidents what other forms of organisational health and safety record keepingcould you use? Identifyfour (4)

1. Income and profit statements.
2. First aid/medical post records.
3. Induction, instruction and training.
4. Hazardous substance registers.
5. Audit and inspection reports.

Question 14

Ongoing review of the WHS system is required to ensure that the plan remains relevant to the workplace. Factors that may impact upon risk assessments and control measures can also change over time. This means that the risk management process should be repeated regularly over time to ensure that the risk management process remains effective.

There are many methods that can be used to monitor and review procedures and these should be considered part of your management plan.

This can be accomplished through:Checkfour (4)

1. Introspection.
2. Checking and monitoring success of actions.
3. Setting of key dates, time frames and deadlines for communicating, monitoring, reporting and reviewing procedures.
4. Self-assessments.
5. Physical inspections.

Question 15

What three (3) questions do you need to ask when you monitor the effectiveness of control measures?

1. Have the chosen control measures been implemented as planned?
2. Are the chosen control measures working?
3. Are their any new problems?
4. Do we need more control measures?

Question 16

The use of key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with workplace goals work to ensure that organisation's processes are improved. Key performance indicators must be quantifiable and agreed upon to reflect the success of the organisation. They are used to provide performance goals to staff.

Identifyfour (4)objectives of using quality improvement and KPIs aimed at improving a WHS system.

1. To minimise risk.
2. To avoid waste in the production process.
3. To define areas in which an organisation needs to improve.
4. To improve productivity without putting employees at risk.
5. Time lost due to incidents can be reduced and rehabilitation improved.

Question 17

The size of the organisation and the type of organisation will influence the way in which a WHS system is developed. To achieve the organisation's WHS objectives, you need to address how to implement the system, its operations and the auditing and review of the process.

Identifyfour (4)elements of aWHS system?

1. Policy.
2. Management review and implementation.
3. Define the goals
4. Measurements and evaluation.
5. Planning.

Question 18

Employers have a duty of careto provide a safe work place and systems of work in consultation with their team and to keep their team informed about changes in WHS legislation.The objective of the WHS Act is to ensure that a safe workplace is created free from risk, illness or injury.

To ensure compliance with the WHS Act, whichof the following needs to be demonstrated.

1. A safety management system.
2. Managing injuries.
3. All of the above.
4. Risk management.
5. Responsibilities and accountabilities.