WHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (assignment)

Running head: WHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1
Evaluation of WHS Management System for Australian Hardware
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1.0 Introduction
This paper provides comprehensive plan proposed by the Industry to be used to
improve the condition of the employees and other people in the entire institution. WHS
guidelines are implemented and adopted in the organization to ensure a safe workplace
during operation. WHS is a management system that has been adopted by various
organizations in other parts of the world and has been reported to have worked best for these
organization (Thomas, 2012). The implementation of the WHS Risk management policy
requires the engagement of all the stakeholders in the organization because it gathers for the
interests of all participants and cannot be implemented through a single action by one person.
As WHS consultant, my main responsibility is coming up with an appropriate plan for
improving the workplace safety of the people working for the organization.
Australian Hardware is one of the performing organizations in the world, therefore,
there is a need to improve the workplace conditions in the organization to compete favorably
with other more developed organizations globally. Workplace safety is a pivotal factor and
important process for an organization like Australian Hardware because the facility is
involved in heavy and injurious materials. The aim of the plan is to reduce the injuries
experienced in the organization either occurring due to employee ignorance or accidentally.
The procedures of the WHS provides guidelines to all workers in the organization before they
start their operations. Legislations are also provided in the proposal to further guide the
employees because some of them may be ignorant to the specifications of the WHS
management system.
2.0 Recommendations for improving safety in Australian Hardware
The participation of the workers in the process of policy development is important for
the success of the plan during and after its implementation to action. As stated earlier, the

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activities undertaken in the organization may be hazardous if not regulated. The improvement
of the workplace conditions is vital because it reduces Injury Rates (IR) in the country,
therefore, Australian Hardware should plan for an effective implementation of the WHS
policies to ensure a safe workplace in its premises. The proposed recommendations for this
company are meant to ensure that the legislation regarding safety and health of the workers
and other stakeholders in the organization are adhered to. These recommendations are:
2.1 improvement of record keeping Practices
The records of the activities and events taking place in the organization should be kept
for future reference and improvement of the services provided by the organization to its
clients. Records are created on a daily basis and kept in an appropriate storage system like
computers to prevent any unauthorized access. The control of the injuries and risks is a
continuous process involving the participation of both the employees and the management.
Keeping a record of all activities and events in the organization is provides vital information
and materials for future planning. Biodata of all the employees in the organization should be
provided for effective planning. A tract of information regarding the workers should be kept
in a safe place like computer system because planning on the safety and health of the
employees involves a thorough evaluation of the activities of each worker on his/
departmental group. All risks that have been experienced by the Australian Hardware either
internally or externally should be recorded or kept. The management responsible for
reviewing employees’ performance in all operations of the organization (Jasiulewicz-
Kaczmarek & Drożyner, 2013). The management is also concerned at keeping a record of
injury register. The data is then presented to the responsible agency for insurance coverage
and coming up of immediate solutions to prevent future occurrence of the risks and injuries in
Australia Hardware.

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2.2 training of the workers
Induction of a safety policy in the organization is pivotal for the organization in
ensuring that all the workers are aware of the possible injuries that may occur in the process
of operation. It is a responsibility of the management and the employer to provide adequate
training to their employees otherwise they will be liable for the injuries and losses incurred in
case of an accident. Training of all the staff on how to perform the various activities assigned
to them is paramount because it reduces the number of injuries and reduces the supervisions
on these workers because they will have relevant knowledge on how to accomplish their tasks
as required by the operating procedures and standards of the organization. Training of the
staff is required in Australian Hardware when new WHS risks and hazards arise from the new
systems and tasks. Newly recruited workers must be trained in how to perform their roles and
safer ways of health protection (Kawakami, et al 2014). There have been various cases
reported by the organization regarding the injuries encountered by the new employees
because they are not familiar with the WHS guidelines and operating procedures established
by the management.
2.3 Risk Management
The management of the Australian Hardware is responsible for creating a platform
that enables the management of the risks that may arise from the operation. Under the WHS
risk management system, the management of the organization is underpinned with the risk
control policy and concepts. The responsibilities of the stakeholders vary depending on their
tasks, but their achievements are aimed at minimizing the chances of occurrence of the risks
related to the Australian Hardware. A group of risk management personnel is appointed to
oversee all the activities in Australian Hardware because the activities undertaken in the
organization are likely to cause risks to the workers. It is the responsibility of both the