Importance of Following Safety Procedures in the Workplace

This document discusses the importance of following safety procedures and instructions in the workplace to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. It provides general precautions to take in a manufacturing plant with forklifts and heavy objects. It also explains the importance of pre-start systems and equipment checks and workplace emergency procedures. Additionally, it covers the reporting procedure for safety concerns and hazards.

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QUESTION AND ANSWERS
ASSESSMENT TASK 1
1.1 Explain why it is important to follow safety procedures and instructions when conducting
work
The purpose is providing safety at the workplace while following safe work procedure.
This allow individual to reduce the safety and health risk at workplace. It also reduces the
chances of getting injured during work. This provide safety at workplace while following safety
procedure and instructions.
1.2 If you were working in a manufacturing plant where there are a lot of forklifts and heavy
objects around you, explain what general precautions should you take into consideration.
(Guide: 5 to 6 bullet points)
It is need to take into consideration about some precaution which are discussed further.
 Know the common hazards.
 know what to watch for .
 Stay safe while using a Forklift .
 Implementing floor marking system to keep workers safe.
 Develop a visual communication system.
 Implementing solutions for Forklift safety.
 Read the scenario below and complete the tasks.
1.3 Refer to the scenario and image above
a) Explain why is it important to carry out pre-start systems and equipment check including a
walk around the equipment before commencing each shift. (2 sentences)
There is need to carry out some checks about system and equipment. Check to ensure that
different tools and other equipment are working potentially and should not cause any type of
serious injury. It can also confirm working condition of different equipment before commencing
of shift.

b) List what pre-start checks should you have conducted before starting work that day? (List 4 to
5 points)
Pre-start checks should conducted before starting work. There are some of the points
which needs to be cover by pre-start checklist.
 Safety features
 Visible leaks
 Communication
 Lights
 Doors
1.4 Read the case study below and answer the question
a) Refer to The Academy’s procedures for evacuation and explain where you can find the
procedures and list the steps. (Guide: 1 to 2 sentences)
Evacuation process can be located on every evacuation route which can locate visible. There
is orientation for showing direction to exit. Generally displayed on internal side of door or on
walls. There are some procedure need to be followed for evacuation. This procedures are
discussed further.
 Prepare to evacuate.
 Getting workplace ready to make it left unattended.
 During fire, it is needed to close the door after existing but should not be locked.
 Assist person during immediate danger.
 Leaving building by using nearest safe route.
 Need to obey all directions provided by wardens.
b) Explain why it is important to ensure that you have a good understanding of workplace
emergency procedures and also know who you would have to report any concerns about
safety or incidents. (Guide: 1 to 2 sentences)
It is important to get ensure about the good understanding of workplace emergency
procedure because it provide help during emergency to keep yourself and other people safe
whenever there is any type of accident happens. When there is any type of accident, then it is
needed to be reported to supervisor and other senior authority who are assigned and having
responsibility.

1.5 Explain who would be the designated person Kris would report his concern to about safety in
the workplace, how would he report it and why?
Kris should report to chief executive officer because chief executive officer have the
responsibility to get ensure that any matter related with volunteer welfare should be appropriate
and reported effectively. Kris need to report it because it is concerned with safety at workplace.
This should not be ignored because it is construction site and any negligence of safety parameter
can invite to any accident. So, there should not be any type of negligence related with safety
measures. It should be reported immediately
ASSESSMENT TASK 2
2.1 Refer to image below and in small groups discuss the following and document your answers
in your own words.
a) Identify 10 potential hazards in the workplace (image)
In this image, the first potential hazards which are identified in the image of bike where the
employee use to cut the word without any equipment and the individual used to stand on the
wires and the liquid flow on the ground. Moreover, it is also identified that the machine indicates
some of the emergency warning before using the machine moreover the employee did not wear
any glasses before using that particular machine to cut the wood. This creates various risk
assessment for that particular employee. There is a petroleum or the explosive are used to
available on the ground and employ smoke in the no smoking area which also indication of
hazards. The hard hat area has some of the equipment’s are used to hank and the employee did
not focus on this and what is rate this is also create major injury to the employees. In this image,
employee used to way some of the tanks which is heavy and do not use any weightlifter.
Moreover, it is also creating a hazardous situation for the employee when the tank or equipment
which is may be acid or alkali in nature can harm the individual and create the hazards. The gate
of fire exit is blocked by various instruments of the product within the door so in the case of fire
the employees do not exit due to such kind of blockage. However, the employee is also working
at area which is prohibited. As per this, the floor is full of fluid and the open wire is their which
can create the flow of electric electricity and can create the complications of electric shock to the
number of employees. In this case, the health and safety and no need to be understand moreover

in this image it is also well identified that the notice board of health and safety is not appear as
well as because of the photo of bike image. In this, the regulations and notifications are used to
be disappear due to the such kind of photo. The employees are not responsible and do not follow
any code of conduct as mentioned by health and safety rules. They violate every rule in the
workplace. As per this, they fall of any circumstances the employees are face various critical
issues which can cause various complications and maybe situation associated with the life-
threatening issues. So, as per this, the supervisor must use to take an inspection of the employees
that do follow the work healthy safety instruction or not.
b) Who would you report the hazards to?
The hazards which are shown in the image are most reported to the supervisor or the
directors who used to conduct are these activities for the task to the employees in which they
must educate and punish for that. Moreover, it is also analysed that this type of hazards can
create complex abilities for the organisation as well as employee. Moreover, there are various
situation and consequences arises due to the poor handling of equipment’s and product which
may be acidic in nature can create the life-threatening issues for the employees. In this, case the
supervisor and directors must take the responsibilities for that. In this, type of report of the
hazards is identified and mentioned in the front of supervisors and directors to take some of the
necessary actions.
c) Report the hazards using the Hazard Identification Form. Ensure your form is signed off by
your assessor. (Attached as Appendix A)
Area/Locality of hazard: In workplace Date
Name: xyzzy
DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD (Include area and task involved, any equipment, tools, people
involved. Use sketches if necessary.
 Fire exit
 Heat hat area
 No smoking zones
 Health and safety noticeboard
POSSIBLE REMEDIES (List any suggestions you may have for reducing or eliminating the
problem, e.g., re-design mechanical devices, procedures, training, maintenance work, etc.)
Proper training, standard operating procedure must follow and supervisor to monitor work and

task.
To be submitted to the Manager (Designated Person) Signed…………….…………....
ACTION TAKEN
Improvement and action against violator who violate the rule and regulation
Date…………………………………. Manager…………………………………
CONTROL IMPLEMENTED & EVALUTATED
Date…………………………………. Manager…………………………………
2.2 Read the scenario below and complete the activity
You are now required to come up with work instructions and procedures which the
apprentices must follow. This could either be simple instructions and diagrams which can put
displayed and be visual for the apprentices to see. You could also develop a sign. (Guide: 30 -50
words).
It is very necessary and adequate manner to perform any task other work in any workplace.
Then, the instruction is must be followed before starting the working procedure. Moreover, there
are various signs and diagrams are used to indicate various complex abilities which can be arises
during the working. So, it must be displayed to every employee to develop productive and
healthy environment for working. In this, I used to develop a sign which is mentioned healthy
and taking the attention toward the work safety and use proper personal equipment before doing
any task which is related with the machines. Because, any type of hindrance can cause various
consequences which is related with the life-threatening issues.
2.3 Read the scenario below and complete the activity
A: Explain what is the reporting procedure if you identify an injury?
Any injury to any staff for the employee aur any visitors should be recorded within
VHIMS by the manager of the reporting staff member to acknowledge the consequences and
complications. If a person has been enjoyed then the first acquired with the first aids and after
that the necessary action should be taken in the appropriate way to handle the injury.
B: Who would you report the injury to as per The Academy’s Policy and Procedure?
If any hazards are determined during day-to-day activities which must be reported to the
appropriate manager who is responsible for the safety and health of the employees. In this, the

hazards can be removed it immediately then the manager should take necessary action with the
proper consultation with the health and safety representative to eradicate the hazards which can
create complication and consequences with the number of employees.
C: You are now required to identify potential hazards in the workplace, report to the designated
person and record it accordingly. Your assessor will advise you an area you can walk around to
complete the form. (Copy attached as Appendix A)?
In this, the identification of the potential hazards in the workplace and was reported to the
manager of the safety representatives and record it in the appropriate way to take some major
actions regards with the hazardous substance or the process which can create the hindrance in the
workplace. Moreover, the workplace must be free from any kind of hazards for the smooth
functions and this helps to create the positive impact among the employees and they used to
perform in the appropriate way to make the task more successful and productive for the
organisation. In this, the potential hazards are identified in the workplace and it is reported to the
manager of the health and safety represented you for the recording and the documentation. As for
this, initial form is to be submit in order to make a monitor and assessment this form includes
various attached copies which is shown below:
Area/Locality of hazard: In the department of different workplace Date
Name: ABC
DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD (Include area and task involved, any equipment, tools, people
involved. Use sketches if necessary.
Equipment and poor handling and so on.
POSSIBLE REMEDIES (List any suggestions you may have for reducing or eliminating the
problem, e.g., re-design mechanical devices, procedures, training, maintenance work, etc.)
Mechanical devices and many more.
To be submitted to the Manager (Designated Person) Signed…………….…………....
ACTION TAKEN
Date…………………………………. Manager…………………………………
CONTROL IMPLEMENTED & EVALUTATED
Date…………………………………. Manager…………………………………

2.4 Everyone has a role to play to ensure that health and safety is a priority in the workplace. The
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and Work Health and Safety Regulations
2011 require persons who have a duty to ensure health and safety to ‘manage risks’ by
eliminating health and safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable, and if it is not
reasonably practicable to do so, to minimise those risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
Access the information on duty holders from the internet from SafeWork NSW’s website
and discuss it in small groups. Record your answers in the space below.
Safe work NSW is usually offering a digital platform to free online workshop to help the
supervisor to understand to manage the work health and safety regulations in the organisation
that is used to provide various information and accessibility to make a standard operating
procedure within the organisation which is helpful to create the resilience and safety to the
number of employees. In this, the proper information is circulated within the various
organisation to take some of the safety measures which is associated with the employee who is
used to work within the workplace with the safety measures. Moreover, the personal
equipment’s, gloves, mask, and various indications are most educated or information provided to
employee in order to understand the various circumstances and consequences which may create
hindrance in the working procedure.
As per this, they must follow the proper guideline in order to create the benefits to the
workplace. In this, safe work NSW follow various safety measurement in order to reduce and
eradicate the hazard switch is occur now a days in the workplace in the rapid way which can
create life threatening issues for the number of employees. In this, they used to provide incident
notification which is associated with any serious injury or illness for a day due to the dangerous
incidents. Moreover, they have a list of code of practices and code of conduct these do not
replace work health safety law but code of practice can be predetermined and identified for the
positive working procedures. Moreover, there are a number of factors which also allows
employees to take their rights from the workplace for their safety. In this, the legal obligations
are also used to circulated. The safe work NSW also provide advice and resources which is a
may be associated with the hazards which is measurable and accountable and various risk radar
which can also determine with the specific studies and proper conduct of code of practices.

ASSESSMENT TASK 3
3.1 Case Study - Discussion Read and discuss the case study with your
colleagues and answer the following questions
A: Explain how Kris can contribute the WHS meetings and what items can he bring to the
meeting? (Guide: 30 words)
Kris can contribute to the meeting by demonstrating some safety work and provided some
information and guidance to act during any type of hazard or accident. There is need to take
some items which are related with personal protective equipment to bring the meeting to
demonstrate effectiveness a personal protective equipment.
B: During Kris' employment, he would come across jobs that had the potential to cause his team
harm. What consultative activates or steps should Kris take to minimise these. Who should
Kris report these issues to, how would he report the issues and why? (Guide: 40 to 50
words)
Kris should provide information to his team member related with safety at the workplace
that can help Kris to minimize any harm to his team. Chris need to report to his supervisor or
senior officer related with these issues because higher authorities should have the information
about any potential cause of our to any employee.
3.2 Read the scenarios below and explain what would you do to eliminate the hazards in
Scenario 1 and Scenario 2 and reduce the risks.
Scenario 1 There is no need to ask the reason for leaving pile of boxes to that team
member who has left them and need to ensure that provide information with related concern and
should not make such type of mistake again. There is also need to inform every worker to make
sure after finishing of swift that there should not be left any equipment or a pile of boxes in
wrong place.
Scenario 2 In such type of situation, there is need to take quick action and inform
employees about the condition of cattle. This should not be used but replaced. This can help to
avoid the hazard and reduce the risk of getting any type of medical condition or accident.
3.3 List 6 Personal Protective Equipment worn at work
 Shoe and Head Covers

 Gowns
 Gloves
 Other Face and Eye Protection
 Masks and Respirators
 Eye and face protection
3.4 Practical task
A: Review the above YouTube Video and discuss what steps you would take to use a fire
extinguisher if there was a fire in the kitchen.
Pull- There is need to pull the pin. This will break the the temper seal.
Aim- Aim point the nozzle to the fire base. There is no need to touch the on CO2 extinguisher
because it can get very cold and can damage the skin.
Squeeze- Squeeze the handle for releasing extinguishing agent.
Sweep- Sweep from side to side at the base of fire or any fuel sources until fire get stop.
B: What steps should you take if you had a grease fire on the stove?
Covering the flame with cookie sheet for metal lid and living cover until get cold turning
off heat source. Pour baking soda or salt to smooth fire spray. Use dry chemical or fire
extinguisher. Don't extinguish fire with water. Don't attempt to move pan or pot outside.
C: What other factors should you take into consideration when cooking in the kitchen.
Children should not play near fire. Need to take all the protective measure for safety
purpose. Keeps gas supply off when not in use.
3.5 Refer to the diagram below and place a sign number in the table below next to the correct
meaning

DESCRIPTION SIGN NUMBER
Caution, risk of electric shock 3
First aids 5
Do not drink water 6
Do not smoke 1
Safety boots needed 7
Hard hat area 2
Caution, biological hazards 8
Do not enter 9
Caution, toxic hazards 4
3.6 Explain the difference between hazards and risks in the table below
Hazards Hazard refers to a situation or resource with potential to harm to any human or
create injury or ill health, any damage to environment, damage to property or

combination of these. This is an unwanted event or situation when there is any type
of loose of control and leads to harm.
Risks Risk refers to the possibility of of something bad happening. It involves uncertainty
related with different implication or effect regarding any activity which related with
humans value like wealth, health, well-being, property or environment and leads to
an undesirable consequences.
3.7 Read the questions below and answer if the question is true or false
Question True or false
Hazardous situations and objects are all around us – at home, in public
places and at work. Every worker has a role to play in making the
workplace as healthy and safe as possible.
True
It is not your responsibility to report a hazard if you see one false
It is not important to wear Personal Protective Equipment when working in
a hazardous environment
false
Workplaces should have emergency procedures in place True
Training should be provided to everyone on what to in case of an
emergency in a workplace
True
You are only responsible for yourself in the workplace and not of others false
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment True