Fitness Institute Assignment 2.1.1 - WHS & Risk General Knowledge Q&A

This document presents a comprehensive solution to Assignment 2.1.1, focusing on Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Risk Management within a fitness context. It addresses a range of questions covering hazard identification, risk assessment, organizational practices, WHS legislation, emergency procedures, and incident reporting. The assignment requires the student to demonstrate understanding of topics such as identifying hazards, risk management processes, and emergency procedures. It explores the application of WHS principles in a fitness environment, including practical scenarios like an incident report. The solution provides detailed answers, including identifying the difference between WHS Act 2011 legislation and the WHS Codes of Practice 2011, procedures to manage hazardous events, and how to manage stress and fatigue levels. Furthermore, the assignment explores the importance of documentation and provides an example of an incident report, highlighting the practical application of WHS principles in the workplace.

ASSIGNMENT 2.1.1 – WHS & RISK GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Q1. Which of the following statements about Hazards is WRONG...
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1 answer Learner Guide 2.2 Risk Analysis
A Hazard is:
a. Something with the potential to cause harm
b. A dangerous substance or situation
c. The likelihood harm (death, injury or illness) might occur
d. A situation involving exposure to danger
Answer: B
Q2. Circle the three (3) best methods you could use to identify risks in the workplace
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3 answers Learner Guide 2.2 Risk Analysis
Your answer:
a. Walking through the workplace, looking for hazards systematically, checking physical items and workplace
activities
b. Waiting for an accident to happen and then reviewing
c. Asking staff about hazards and tasks to be undertaken
d. Consultation with workplace WHS committees
Answer: A, C AND D
Q3. Indicate the three (3) most important types of WHS organisational practices and procedures that
should be in the fitness workplace.
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3 answers Learner Guide 2.2 Risk Analysis
Your answer:
a. WHS Management Information System
b. Hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control at workplace level
c. Stock ordering procedures and refund policy
d. Staff training and development
Answer: A, B and D
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Q4. Physical, environmental and financial are examples of the types of risks commonly found in a
fitness organisation. Name 2 (two) more.
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2 dot points or sentences Learner Guide 2.2 Risk Assessment and Analysis
Your answers:
1. Psychological
2. Behaviour
Q5. Select the correct answer about the risk management process:
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The risk management process:
a. Identifies all hazards in the workplace
b. Replaces the risk matrix
c. Does not require management input
d. Does not require the need to monitor risk
Answer: A
Q6. What is the difference between the WHS Act 2011 legislation and the WHS Codes of Practice 2011?
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Work Health and Safety Code of Practice 2011
Your answer:
a. Nothing, there is no difference
b. WHS Codes of Practice supports the WHS Act and WHS Regulations
c. The Codes of Practice is legally binding nationwide
d. The WHS Act 2011 legislation is more flexible than the Code of Practice
Answer: B
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Q7. Through research online and work experience, describe the two (2) colours of these signs:
1. Dangerous Goods Classifications (at least one type as colour combinations vary with danger)
2. First Aid Emergency Equipment
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4. Sharps (needles) receptacle
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Online Research and Workplace Experience
Your answers:
1. Red and Black
2. Yellow and Golden
3. Blue and green
4. Red and grey
Q8. What would you do if you identify a risk that is beyond your own area of responsibility?
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1 – 2 sentences Learner Guide 2.1 & 2.2 Workplace Health and Safety and Risk Analysis
Your answer:
It is better to seek external support if the identified risk is beyond the area of expertise. Apart from this, it is
also better to remain in the area of expertise or to search for the emergency spot points.
Q9. Note the website where your state legislation can be found to help you to maintain your currency
with WHS information and Risk Management (as this is forever changing)?
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Your answer:
 http://dcm.nt.gov.au/
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Q10.a. Describe three (3) emergency procedures commonly found in a workplace and
Q10.b. Outline when you would be required to follow them.
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Answer10(a):
1. Emergency and evacuation training
2. Safety training
3. Guide the employees in detail about the emergency exit points.
Answer10(b):
An employee requires to utilize above norms in case of any hazards activity arisen in their respective
workplace. In such case, it is important that employees should take the steps that are being taught in
evacuation training.
Q11.a How do you manage your own stress and fatigue levels and
Q11.b. Who would you speak with in your workplace if you felt stressed or fatigued?
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Your answer:
Answer 11(a): I manage by stress and fatigue levels by doing deep breathing exercise because it relaxes my
body and mind.
Answer 12(b): Generally, at the time of stress, I usually speak with my colleagues and I seek for effective
medication issued by our company’s medical team.
Q12. List four (4) workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control.
Example: Work Health Safety audits and inspection reports
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1. Checking hardware or work region before work begins and during work for harmed, broken or
worn-gear.
2. Working environment reviews for spillages, dangerous/lopsided surfaces.
3. Housekeeping and cleanliness for example walkways and leaves away from blocks, disinfecting
gear, exhausting waste canisters.
4. Conduct regular evacuation training for employees.
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Q13. Name three (3) procedures or methods to manage the occurrence of hazardous events
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Your answer:
1. First aid procedures.
2. Utilize methods that are being taught in evacuation training.
3. Chemical containment procedures.
Q14. List three (3) reasons why WHS and risk management documentation should be kept securely and
confidentially
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3 points or sentences Learner Guide 2.1 Workplace Health and Safety
Your answer:
1. It gives an accountability mechanism
2. It encourages keeping observing and audit
3. A record of dangers is essential to build up a hierarchical information database
Q15. How many years should WHS and Risk Management documentation be kept for?
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Your answer:
 For at least 30 years.
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Q.16 Incident Report: Complete the incident report for the scenario below (some information has been
completed for you). Compile the report as the attending staff member would to reflect the actions you
would take in managing the situation by completing all bolded sections.
Scenario: While working in the gym you witness a client, Jenny Bolder on the bosu doing bodyweight
balanced squats. As she steps backward off the bosu, she loses her balance and twists her ankle.
Immediately there is swelling of the ankle and Jenny is in a reasonable amount of pain.
INCIDENT FORM (MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 24 HOURS)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Injured person’s name Jenny Bolder
Contact Details Home: XXXX XXXX Mobile: [phone]
Address: 156 Wilsons Parade
CITY STATE POSTCODE
1st Staff Member Name (Write your name here.)
2nd Staff Member Name John Parker
Injured person’s signature Jenny Bolder
ACCIDENT / INJURY REPORT
Date Of Incident: 7/10/2019 Time Of Incident: _______am / 3:00 pm
Person involved in incident’s account:
During my workout I was doing some squats on the bosu. As I finished my last squat, I stepped backwards
and lost my balance. I rolled my left ankle. It is quite painful and it has started to swell.
ACTION TAKEN AND WITNESS ACCOUNTS
Action Taken:
With every gym mechanism a picture chart is pasted so that people can learn right method to handle the machines even if
trainers are not available or when trainers are busy in teaching other people.
Corrective Action:
First aid was given to the Jenny Bolder with 2 hours of bed rest.
Witness Account Of Incident:
At that time, other people were doing exercise and they saw this incident. Her colleagues John and Roby helped her at that
time.
Witness Name: John Martin and Martha Roby.
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Witness Signature: (Signature of witness.)
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