BSB41415 Cert IV Work Health & Safety: Consultation Plan & Research

This assignment solution focuses on the BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, specifically addressing the development and implementation of a consultation plan and conducting research analysis related to workplace hazards. The consultation plan details the process of engaging with various personnel, including the Business Manager, HSR, ergonomics assessment manager, and site supervisor, to identify hazards, assess risks, and address potential emergencies. The plan outlines the methods of consultation, such as face-to-face meetings, telephonic conversations, and video conferencing, and documents the actual outcomes of these consultations. The research analysis delves into specific hazards, referencing WHS legislation, company policies, and codes of practice to determine compliance and identify necessary training for staff. The assignment also includes a checklist to ensure the consultation plan meets the required standards and addresses key areas of concern, such as hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness.

BSB41415 Certificate IV
in Work Health and
Safety
Practical Assessments
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1.2Consultation Plan
The personnel involved for all points to be covered is not shouldered by
Shaar Azad. Refer to the criteria list and also the minutes of the
meeting. As for the outcomes of consultation, it should be a summary of
the consultation you had with the personnel involved.
Steps to take:
1. Develop a consultation plan (you can use the template provided or
produce your own). Your consultation plan will provide you with an
outline of whom you need to consult with and what information you
need to gather from that consultation.
Access the template from this link: Consultation Plan
(username: learner – password: studyhard)
(http://compliantlearningresources.com.au/network/awesome-
landscapes/files/2016/01/1.2-Consultation-Plan.docx)
2. The method of the consultation may be through a face-to-face meeting,
completion of a survey, email, or phone conversation. You need to
submitthis as you proceed with your inspection, and deliver your draft
report. At a minimum you must consult with the following:
a. stakeholders and key personnel regarding hazard identification,
b. stakeholders and key personnel regarding risk assessment and
risk control,
c. stakeholders seeking input regarding potential emergencies
relating to the workplace,
d. specialist advisors and emergency agencies regarding potential
emergencies relating to the workplace,
e. stakeholders regarding the implementation of change,
f. internal or external personnel regarding legal advice, and
g. relevant managers regarding any breaches identified.
3. Collate the documentation you need in order to conduct the inspection.
This includes the pre-prepared templates that you need, as well as
developing any surveys, feedback forms, pre-prepared questions you
need to address, inspection checklist, or any other documentation you
may need in order to conduct the inspection.
4. Conduct any pre-inspection research required to prepare for the
inspection. This may include reviewingany legislation, workplace
documentation (as workplace policies and procedures, the previous
inspection report, the existing risk register) etc. that may be relevant
to the inspection.
5. Identify in your consultation plan the period when the inspection was
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covered by simply writing pre-inspection or post inspection date under
the Date/time/location column.
6. Save your document using the filename:
[Student’s Name]_1.2 Consultation Plan
Ensure that you update the Consultation Plan as you go through this
assessment.
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CONSULTATION PLAN
Date / time /
location Personnel involved
Points to be covered
Guidance: refer to Points A to G
on Steps to take for what
consultation is required.
Method Actual outcomes of
consultation
1 05-Feb-2013 /
10:30 Hrs
Office Awesome
Landscapes
Shaar Azad, Business
Manager
HSR- Gurpreet Singh
Odette Guemon –
Ergonomics Assessment
manager
Sam Ng –Tradesperson
work coordinator
Kim Nguyen- Executive
manager
John Casey- Site supervisor
Paulo Orlenna
Kevin Scholz
Hazard Identification
Process
The Business Manager
Sheer Azad has asked HSR
to inspect the workplace
hazard on two areas based
on his information
knowledge. The manager
has identified the hazards
based on previous inspection
results and need to inspect
them, specially the WHS
legislation policies at
present by the help of HSR.
Risk Assessment & Risk
Control
The Business manager Mr.
Sheer also want the HSR to
be the key personnel to look
into the risk assessment and
risk control areas and want
him document a consultation
plan that will incorporate
both areas along with
emergencies, change
implementation, legal advice
support and management
breaches if any.
Emergencies
Any kind of potential
emergencies should be
Face to face meeting
with all relevant
mangers to have
present workplace
related feedback in the
office
For the construction
site manager Sam Ng
telephonic conversation
is followed by video
conferencing to have a
look of the ongoing
work in the
construction sites.
And site supervisor is
also asked to provide a
video recording on the
landscape and asked to
mention any kind of
hazards related to it.
For Odette Guemon,
the Ergonomics
assessment manger a
compete updated
report on the various
ergonomic issues were
asked to present and
mail the same to HSR
All relevant documents
are forwarded to Shaar
Azad via email within
the stipulated time
frame.
For any urgent query
on legal issues Shaar
The Business manager has
asked the HSR to inspect two
areas of work place hazards.
One is the office work area
having a number of non-
compliances and the other is
a construction site which is
having extensive renovations
and is creating potential
hazards. A previous
workplace hazard inspection
was carried out six months
ago but all issues were not
resolved clearly as per the
Business manager. The HSR
then consulted relevant
department to sort out the
issues within the stipulated
time and it is found that
there is no hazard
identification in progress and
therefore it needs to be
addressed to comply with the
company WHSMS Policy.
The HSR also found that
specific actions relating back
to the matrix is not listed in
the Risk assessment plan for
each hazard.
And it is also found that risk
controls were not fully
implemented as per the
matrix.
Feedback collected from
employees on emergency
needs clear the fact that they

CONSULTATION PLAN
documented in the
consultation plan prepared
by HSR and should be
reported to the Business
manager.
Specialist advisors and
emergency agencies
Specialist advisor especially
legal advisor should be the
company lawyer Bob Brown
where Sheer will directly
contact him when needed.
Implementation of Change
For any kind of change
implementation consultation
documentation is to be
prepared by HSR and should
be produced in front of
Sheer, the Business
manager.
Seeking of legal advice
For any kind of legal advice,
the internal personnel, Bob
Brown, the company lawyer
should be consulted directly
by the Business manager
himself.
Reporting of Breaches to the
management
Azad was telephoned
and he consulted the
same with the company
layer Bob Brown.
Individual staff
members in regard to
office desk cleaning are
instructed verbally
through direct
communication.
Lastly Verbal
communication
followed up by
emails/and or report
presentation to Shaar
Azad
were not fully aware of
emergencies relating to the
work. Contacts of Local
Emergency (Life care
Ambulance) was not
provided as well.
Regarding change
implementation first issues
were communicated through
team meetings to monitor
the implementation of
changes by the Office
manager.
Also, consultation seeking
legal advice specific to the
workplace was not
conducted and the company
lawyer mentioned this to the
Business manager in recent
times during their direct
communication.
Last but not the least there
was no record of any
immediate reporting of any
breaches and compliances
are followed at large.
All investigation report
collected from various
departments were produced
in front of the Business
manager to prepare for the
next business administration
meeting.
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CONSULTATION PLAN
For any kind of breaches
identified both in office area
and construction site should
be reported to the Business
manger Mr. Sheer.
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Checklist – Does the consultation plan meet the following
requirements?
Y/N
1. The Consultation Plan must cover the consultation process
over the whole period of the inspection. This includes the
consultation for pre-inspection for addressing the
preparation for the inspection, and the post-inspection for
notification of breaches, and implementation.
Y
2. Specifically, the ‘Actual Outcomes of Consultation’ column
needs to be complete (to demonstrate that the consultation
has taken place). This may not occur until after the hazard
inspection, so ensure you come back and complete this table
after the hazard inspection.
Y
3. Consultation with stakeholders and key personnel regarding
hazard identification was conducted. Y
4. Consultation with stakeholders and key personnel regarding
risk assessment and risk control was conducted. Y
5. Consultation with stakeholders seeking input regarding
potential emergencies relating to the workplace was
conducted.
Y
6. Consultation with specialist advisors and emergency
agencies regarding potential emergencies relating to the
workplace was conducted.
Y
7. Consultation with stakeholders regarding any
implementation of change was conducted. Y
8. Consultation seeking legal advice specific to the workplace
was conducted. Y
9. Consultation with relevant managers to immediately report
any possible breaches was conducted. Y
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3.3Research Analysis
For your first topic/hazard; (a) please state the information taken from
the WHS legislation you referrenced. (b) You have managed to state the
areas or process to be audited. Apart from that, include two auditing
requirements on how to audit these processes. (c) It is advised that all
research information must be stated under `research content`, while the
`source` section only lists the source. For your topic/hazard; (a) please
provide information taken from the WHS legislation. (b) As well, provide
information from Awesome Landscapes policies and procedures. (c)
consider two auditing requirements for the company`s risk
management. (d) Provide the appropriate training and training provider
Steps to take:
 Review relevant legislations and other sources to determine any
special requirements for the hazards. Ideally these hazards are your
highest priorities from the Risk Assessment you have previously
conducted.
Guidance: The objective is to identify non- compliance to legislation
and then identifying what ‘should be’ done so as to attain compliance
in relation to those hazards.
 A total of (two) 2 hazards must be analysed. Your research must be
sourced from three separate locations for EACH hazard:
a. From your organisation’s Policies and Procedures,
b. From the WHS/OHS Legislation which is available from the
Internet, and
c. From either an Australian Standard or Code of Practice (COP)
hard copy source.
The objective is to investigate what the legislation and Standards or
Codes say about the processes for controlling hazards. These include but
are not limited to: who are responsible, how it should be done, etc.
Then you need to compare this with your company’s policies and
procedures, and determine if your organisation is compliant. Another
objective is to investigate whether your workplace is adhering to the
legislation relevant to having control measures in place.
Guidance: In the research content section of the template answer the
following questions:
o Why is it considered a hazard?
o What are the consequences from that hazard?
o What does the WHS Act say about that hazard?
o What does the COP say about HOW to control that hazard
o What does your company’s policy and procedures say about how
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they are controlling that hazard? Are they doing what the first two
sources have said?
o What are your company’s processes and systems about controlling
the hazard?How are these applied in the workplace?
o Do the above for EACH of your 3 hazards.
 Identify and describe at least two (2) auditing requirements of the
company relating to risk management.
 Identify training required for staff so that the company will become
compliant.
What training will the staff need to meet the requirements stated by
the Act and COP?
 Identify training providersthat can facilitate this training.Use the
internet to find a real training provider, and indicate at least two (2) in
your research analysis (a template is provided below).
 Document your research on the Research Analysis Template
providedon the link below.
Access the template from this link: Research Analysis
(username: learner – password: studyhard)
(http://compliantlearningresources.com.au/network/awesome-
landscapes/files/2016/01/3.3-Research-Analysis.docx)
 Also include comments on:
a. The reliability of the source where you obtained the information.
b. The method used to source of the information.
c. The use of data analysis in your research (if any was used).
d. How you dealt with information that was ambiguous,
inconsistent, inadequate or contradictory.
 When you complete the document, save it using the filename
[Student’s Name]_3.3 Research Analysis
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Research Analysis
Topic Research content Source
Health and
safety issue of
keeping various
chemicals
together in one
place in the
office
Chapter 7 Division 8 Prohibition, authorisation and restricted
use – Sec 382 Using, handling and storing restricted
hazardous chemicals
of the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (Hazardous
Chemicals) states the followings:
1. A person conducting a business or undertaking at a
workplace must not use, handle or store, or direct or
allow a worker at the workplace to use, handle or store,
a restricted hazardous chemical referred to in an item
in schedule 10, table 10.3, column 2 for a purpose
referred to in column 3 for the item.
2. A person conducting a business or undertaking at a
workplace must not use, handle or store, or direct or
allow a worker at the workplace to use, handle or store,
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) unless the use,
handling or storage is—
(a) in relation to existing electrical equipment or
construction material; or
(b) for disposal purposes; or
(c) for genuine research and analysis.
It describes the usage and storage of hazardous chemicals at
workplace:
3. If come in contact with each other it may lead to
poisonous gas emission or fire hazard
4. Risk associated are Fire risk to the building, Health
related matter to employee exposed to the toxic gas
Emergency Procedures for INTERNAL EMISSION/SPILL
1. Move employees, visitors, contractors and VET
learners away from the spill to a safe area.
2. If safe to do so, the spill can be cleaned up by staff.
Section 14.4 – Employee handbook – Emergency
Procedures for INTERNAL EMISSION/SPILL (e.g.
cleaners storeroom)
Chapter 7 of the Work Health and Safety Regulations
2011 (Hazardous Chemicals) - Division 8 Prohibition,
authorisation and restricted use – Sec 382 Using,
handling and storing restricted hazardous chemicals
MSDS Sheet of various chemicals according to the
manufactures
National code of practice for labelling workplace
chemicals (hazardous substances and dangerous goods)
Section 16 – Separation By Physical Means
peoplesafe.com.au – Training provider for hazardous
chemical awareness training for the employees
Bureau Veritas Classification Society will use Risk based
internal auditing (RBIA) method of Organisation
Hazardous Chemicals Audit of your workplace can create
awareness in the employees and Manage Risks of
Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, or equivalent.
Reliability of
source
Good
How Moderate level of ambiguities
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Research Analysis
Topic Research content Source
Personal
3. Protective Equipment should be worn as per the
requirements of the Material Safety Data Sheet and
Safety Work procedure/Practice (procedures
including OHS Service Policy).
4. Contact the Fire Brigade if the nature of the
emission/spill is unknown or it is unsafe to manage.
5. Notify Work Safe if required (refer to Notifiable
Incidents to
WorkSafe Flowchart)
According to , MSDS Sheets all employees should be notified
of the hazard associated:
1. Skin problem due to using of hard chemical.
2. Use of chemical which is not permissible.
National code of practice for labelling workplace chemicals
(hazardous substances and dangerous goods) Section 16 –
Separation by Physical Means describes
1. Physical separation by isolation of dangerous goods
from protected works, other dangerous goods storage
and handling areas, people and other property, is the
principal method by which risks to those other
occupancies are minimised.
2. Isolation may be achieved by distance, the use of
effective barriers or a combination of both.
ambiguities,
inconsistencie
s,
inadequacies
or
contradictions
were dealt
with.
Method used
to source
information
Checking the sample of chemical product
and compare with the regulation
Use of data
analysis in
this piece of
research.
Analyse the data of sample chemical and
also analyse the data of allow limit of
various chemical compound and also
strength.
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Research Analysis
Topic Research content Source
3. As far as practicable, separation distances should be
determined and applied in such a way that the resultant
risk to the other occupancy, as determined through the
risk assessment process [NS/CoP 14] would not require
the application of additional control measures
WHS policies of hazardous substance usage of Awesome
Landscapes include the followings,
1. If a worker becomes aware of any circumstances or
hazard that could give rise to a risk of injury or illness
to any person then the worker should immediately
notify the supervisor and fill out the hazard report form
and submit the same to the supervisor.
2. If there is any chance of an accident that could give rise
to injury or illness should also be reported to the
supervisor and should discuss the situation of actually
what happened in the hazard report form.
3. If there is any restricted or hazardous area then it
should not be trespassed without proper approval of
higher authority or the supervisor there.
4. For safety from chemicals and gases workers are
required to wear safety and protective clothing like
helmets, ear plugs, face masks, and protective goggles.
Employees are recommended for Hazardous Chemicals
Awareness Training designed for anyone who supervises, uses,
stores and or handles Hazardous Chemicals (also known as
Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods) in the workplace
Conducted by peoplesafe.com.au
1. A Bureau Veritas Risk based internal auditing (RBIA)
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