Participate in workplace health and safety Assignment

Learning Practical task
HLTWHS001- Participate in workplace health and safety
Practical TASK 1: Case scenario
Scenario 1. While performing the lens tinting exercise, you have spilled some hazardous chemical. You are now required to conduct a
risk assessment and incident report. Please use the provided template below.
Risk Assessment plan and incident reporting
Assessment What is the risk to the:
Client; he or she will be exposed to the hazardous chemical through inhalations of its fumes or skin to skin contact with the chemical. In-case of
contact the client might experience burns, which will vary if the chemical is a base or an acid. Another risk to the client is the ability to carry the
spillage on their clothes which most of the times goes unnoticed; such occurrences can cause serious problems in future.
Environment; it is at a risk of exposure from the fumes which will contaminate the air around it, this can affect both the living and non-living things
within the surroundings. The chemical is likely to spill on the working surface causing damages to the surface, it is also likely to seep under the
working surface causing significant harm to work surface.
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Planning What do you need?
Equipment required; after spilling the hazardous chemical, the appropriate personnel will assess the extent of the spillage, what came in contact with
the spillage and the involvement of any major body organs Equipment will be use according to the surfaces that came in contact with the spillage.
Samples will be sent to the laboratory for analysis, if there has been any form of contact with the skin appropriate measures should be taken such as
rinsing with water and neutralizing agents. Environmental impact will be analysed and strategic measure will be put in place to ensure minimal spread
of the contaminant.
Staff involved; after spilling the hazardous chemical, the appropriate personnel will assess the extent of the spillage, what came in contact with the
spillage and the involvement of any major body organs Equipment will be use according to the surfaces that came in contact with the spillage. After
assessing the risk, the incidence must report to the relevant authorities and the incidence report form should be signed by the employee and the assessor
(Makary, 2016).
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General CARE UNIT INCIDENT REPORTING FORM
Use this form to report any workplace accident, injury, incident, close call
or illness.
Return completed form to the Operations Supervisor or Management.
This is documenting an:
Injury First Aid Incident Close Call Observation
Details of person injured or involved (to be filled in by person injured/involved if possible)
Person Compelting Report: _________________________________ Date: _____________
Person(s) Involved: ___________________________________________
Event Details:
Date of Event: Location of Event:
Time of Event: Witnesses:
Description of Events (Describe tasks being performed and sequence of events):
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
*If more space is required please use the back of this sheet
Was event/injury caused by an unsafe act (activity or mmovement or an unsafe condition (machinery
or weather)? Please explain:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF LOST TIME/INJURY OR FIRST AID WAS REQUIRED
Type of injury sustained
Cause of lost time/injury or first aid
Was medical treatment necessary
Yes ________ No _________
If yes, name of hospital or physician:
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Signature of Employee: ____________________________________ Date: _____________
Signature of Assessor/Supervisor: ___________________________________
Organisation:
Date:
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Task 2: Workplace inspection & Hazard collection and control CHECKLIST
You are required to do a workplace or your current study location inspection and fill in the provided inspection & hazard identification and control
checklist using the risk/hazard rating or matrix form.
The following is not an exhaustive list but a framework to guide workplace inspections. Each workplace may wish to develop a site-specific checklist.
Name of person conducting inspection: ________________________________________ Date: _______________
Location: _________________________________________
Acceptable
Y N
Risk level
Consequence
probability
Control
required
Date signed off Date to be completed
Thoroughfares (access and egress)
Pathways/walkways/stairs/ramps and
access areas clear of rubbish and
obstructions
yes If the pathways and walkways are not free
from obstruction, clients may experience
falls when coming in and out of the
premise. If the electrical cables are not
secured there is risk of electrocution and
the stairs should be in good shape to
minimize the risk for falls.
Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Pathways/walkways are slip free.
Surfaces are even, free of holes,
cracks, fraying or uplifted edges
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Steps/stairs/ramps/handrails are
secure and in good repair
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Electrical cables/cords kept clear of
walkways or secured
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Exit and egress points clearly
identified and accessible
yes Frequent
evaluation to
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Acceptable
Y N
Risk level
Consequence
probability
Control
required
Date signed off Date to be completed
ensure quality
Office environment (workstations and surrounding areas)
Ergonomic furniture is appropriately
adjusted
yes The work station should be in good
condition and made of quality materials
which are of minimal absorption.
Equipment should be stored within their
appropriate conditions to maintain potency
and quality.
Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Furniture is well maintained and in
good/safe conditions
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Materials are stored appropriately
e.g. not on floor around work areas
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Staff use good housekeeping
practices around their work areas
yes Good housekeeping skills and sufficient
space is necessary to minimize risk of
contamination and complications during
procedures.
Floor mats should be made of non-slip
materials to prevent the risk of falls.
Clients and employees should be provided
with lifting aids where necessary to
prevent hurting themselves.
Electrical equipment should be stored
and placed away from the normal traffic
Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Sufficient space is provided around
workstations so staff can move and
work safely
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Walkways and isles are clear of
obstructions
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Floor mats do not present trip hazards yes Frequent
evaluation to
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Acceptable
Y N
Risk level
Consequence
probability
Control
required
Date signed off Date to be completed
and only authorised personnel are required
to handle them, in order to minimize the
risk of electrocution.
The working space should be well
ventilated to allow free flow of air in and
out to prevent suffocation and hypoxic
complications.
ensure quality
Lifting aids are available where
required
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Electrical equipment is in good
working order
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Electrical leads are secured to prevent
trip hazards
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Adequate ventilation in all areas yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Housekeeping
All work spaces are clear, tidy and
free of obstruction and waste
yes The work spaces should be clear and
displays should be hanged appropriately to
enable the personnel and client find their
way around the premise, this will minimize
the risk of walking into highly restricted
area and promote quality of services
Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
All displays, hanging or posted, are
without risk
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
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Acceptable
Y N
Risk level
Consequence
probability
Control
required
Date signed off Date to be completed
offered.Appropriate aids available for work
being carried out e.g.
steps/ladder/trolleys
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Electrical
All power boards have an overload
switch
yes All power boards should have an overload
switch in case of power surges.
All electrical equipment should be checked
for functionality to minimize electrical
accidents
Materials should be used according to their
electrical conductibility with each other to
minimize electrical accidents
Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Portable power leakage circuits
checked and functioning correctly
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
All electrical cables free of possible
contact with water or other
conductors
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Double adaptors are not used in
conjunction with other double
adaptors or extension leads
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
No leads placed where subject to
damage e.g. heat or cutting
yes Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
First Aid
Appropriate first aid kits are available
and easily accessible with signs
Yes First aid kit should be easily accessible in
order to increase efficiency of services
Frequent
evaluation to
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Acceptable
Y N
Risk level
Consequence
probability
Control
required
Date signed off Date to be completed
clearly visible offered and minimize complications in
case of an accident. They should be well
equipped and checked regularly to ensure
that the equipment is up to date and not
faulty.
ensure quality
First aid room is available yes
First aid arrangements are
communicated to staff
yes
First aid kits are checked regularly to
ensure they are fully stocked and
maintained
yes This helps ensure there functionality in the
event of an emergency
Standard precautions for infection
control are displayed and hand
washing facilities are available
Yes Infection prevention should of the
recommended standards by the World
Health Organization. In a
hospital set up, infection prevention is the
most vital procedure which should be
keenly followed to ensure that the rate of
cross infection and contamination is
reduced. Infection prevention entails a
number of procedures which the health
care personnel should be conversant with.
Infection prevention is a standard tool set
up by the World Health organization to
ensure that both the care provider and the
recipient are protected from any form of
harm (Ciampoli, 2017). The requirements
in the infection prevention procures are;
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Acceptable
Y N
Risk level
Consequence
probability
Control
required
Date signed off Date to be completed
hand hygiene, use of personal protective
equipment, appropriate handling of waste,
identifying and maintaining contaminated
zones, chain of infection and surface
cleaning (Allegranzi, 2016).
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
All PPE is stored appropriately yes Personal protective equipment should be
availed to all employees according to their
designated areas of work to protect them
and the clients and prevent cross infection.
Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
All PPE is checked and maintained
appropriately e.g. cleaned or replaced
as required
yes All PPEs should be checked regularly to
ensure they meet the WHO standards.
Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
FIRE SAFETY
Does the work area have a fire
warden?
Clear instructions displayed for
evacuation?
yes
yes
yes
The work area should have a fire warden
and clear displays and instruction on what
to do in case of a fire. This ensures safety
of the employees and the clients of the
premise.
Frequent
evaluation to
ensure quality
Fire extinguishers been tested, tagged
and current?
yes Fire extinguishers should be tested and
tagged for functionality.
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Acceptable
Y N
Risk level
Consequence
probability
Control
required
Date signed off Date to be completed
Are fire, and sprinkler heads clear of
obstructions?
yes Fire and sprinkler head should be clear of
obstructions to ensure that in event of fire
water flow is adequate.
Clear instructions displayed for
evacuation?
yes In case of a fire the evacuation signs
should be clearly displayed to enable
people to see them clearly.
Adequate direction signs for
emergency exits?
yes Signs for emergency exits should be
adequate and clearly displayed for
everyone to see.
Supervisor’s/ Assessor’s Name: Organisation name:
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Student Name: Date:
Assessor’s Signature: Student Signature:
Student feedback:
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