Manage Work Health and Safety pdf

Manage Work Health
and Safety

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Activity 1A.......................................................................................................................................1
a) Identify the WHS legislation applicable to the State or Territory, where you reside. ....1
b) Identify three (3) Codes of Practice or Industry Standards relevant to your workplace....1
c)Explain what the WHS legislation states about the rights and the responsibilities of
employers and employees.......................................................................................................1
d) Duty of Care and how it complies with work Health and safety at work place.................2
Activity 1B.......................................................................................................................................3
a) How does employee record hazard at work place?............................................................3
b) Explain how an injury is reported......................................................................................3
c) How does the organisation monitor risks in the workplace? .............................................3
d)How does the organisation consult with staff to ensure participation and consultation on
WHS matters?.........................................................................................................................3
e) Example of a notifiable incident and explain how the organisation would investigate it.3
f) How does the organisation document WHS matters?........................................................4
g) Give three (3) examples of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) staff may need to use in
the workplace .........................................................................................................................4
Activity 1C.......................................................................................................................................4
1)Identify three (3) specific topics or requirements you might obtain advice from a WHS
expert about............................................................................................................................4
Activity 2A.......................................................................................................................................5
1) List two (2) processes at the workplace that invite staff to contribute to WHS issues and
explain how this occurs in practice........................................................................................5
Activity 2B.......................................................................................................................................6
1) WHS Policies in the workplace may outline procedures in relation to each of the following
listed. Explain why each is important and provide examples of procedures that staff could
follow......................................................................................................................................6
Activity 2C ......................................................................................................................................7
1) Identify two (2) WHS training programs available for staff. Explain the purpose of each7

2.) Suggest two (2) additional training programs you believe would be of use for you and your
colleagues. Identify one (1) purpose for each........................................................................8
Activity 3A.......................................................................................................................................8
1) Identify and explain your workplace record-keeping policies and procedures for WHS and
identify two (2) improvements and explain how you could communicate these improvements
effectively...............................................................................................................................8
Activity 3B.....................................................................................................................................10
1) In consultation with colleagues, identify three (3) WHS priorities. List and describe them in
the space below.....................................................................................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11