Development of WHS Policy and Procedure for Wheelchair Lift Operation

This assignment requires the development of a comprehensive Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policy and procedure for the safe operation of a wheelchair lift in an organization that transports clients using wheelchairs. The policy must include the purpose of the policy, the organization's legal duties, its commitment to hazard control and risk minimization, and the management of hazards, including resources and roles. The procedure should cover the purpose, relevant legislation, hazard control and minimization measures, emergency procedures, risk management strategies, standards for safe operation, and accountability measures. The assignment emphasizes the importance of training, communication, and continuous monitoring to ensure the safety of both the clients and employees. The solution references relevant research articles on occupational health and safety, providing a solid foundation for the development of the policy and procedure.

Introduction to Assessment 2
Learner Instructions
To complete this project, you are required to develop a WHS policy
and procedure.
Case study- You work for an organisation that has clients who use
wheelchairs and your organisation operates a van with a
wheelchair lift.
Write a policy and procedure covering the safe operation of a
wheelchair lift.
Question 1 A
Question
Your policy must include:
 the purpose of the policy- To provide safe operation to uplift wheelchairs.
 the legal duty of your organisation as an employer- Provide work
health and safety policy and procedure
 your organisation’s commitment to controlling hazards at
their source where practicable, and minimising risks where
possible hazards cannot be eliminated- Reduce the possibility of risks and
possible hazards
 an outline of how a hazard or issue will be managed –
including resources to be provided- To monitoring and reviewing and
provide appropriate guideline to minimize the risks of hazards
 roles and accountabilities of managers and supervisors-
Monitoring and provide training to their workers about the decrement of hazards.
 a description of how the policy will be communicated to
employees/volunteers and put into practice- By providing some legal
notification to all the employees.
Write your procedure to include
 Purpose- To train workers to conduct operation in effective and safe measure. To
upgrade the system to provide maximum possible safety to patients.
 Legislation- By signing mutual agreement to follow legislation.
 Hazard Control and Minimisation- By monitoring and provide training to
workers for minimizing and controlling the hazards.

 Emergency procedure – Provide essential support
 Risk Management- To review the possible risks associated with lifting process.
 Standards(safe operation of a lift)- Provide guideline to uplift wheelchair
 Accountability- To develop effective planning and procedure.
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