BSBWHS401: Implementing and Monitoring WHS Policies and Procedures

This BSBWHS401 assignment focuses on implementing and monitoring Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies, procedures, and programs. The assignment includes a 600-word report analyzing a business's WHS practices, a WHS induction session plan and related materials, and a Job Safety Analysis (JSA). The report requires an evaluation of existing practices, identification of areas for improvement, and discussion of relevant WHS legislative frameworks. The induction session involves creating a session plan and handouts for new employees, along with observer feedback. The JSA component involves analyzing a work task and considering potential hazards. The document also includes a workplace inspection checklist and various forms and declarations related to assessment and competency.

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UNIT COMPETENCY RECORD SHEET
Student Name:
Student ID No:
Date:
Unit Code: BSBWHS401
Unit Title: Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative
requirements
Please attach the following documentation to this form
Result
S = Satisfactory
NS = Not Satisfactory
NA = Not Assessed
Reassessment
S = Satisfactory
NS = Not Satisfactory
NA = Not Assessed
Assessment 1 q 600 words written report attached rS rNS rNA rS rNS rNA
Assessment 2
q WHS Training Session Details attached
q Student Observer Question forms attached rS rNS rNA rS rNS rNA
Assessment 3 r Completed JSA Attached rS rNS rNA rS rNS rNA
Assessment 4 q Written Assessment attached rS rNS rNA rS rNS rNA
Unit Outcomes r Satisfactory r Not Satisfactory r Not Assessed
Final Assessment Result for this unit r C (Competent)
r NYC (Not Yet Competent)
Assessor Comments & Feedbacks: (inclusive of reassessment, reasonable adjustment, further opportunities for gap training etc.)
Student Declaration:
I declare that I have been assessed in this unit, and I have been
advised of my result. I also am aware of my appeal rights.
Name: ____________________________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ____/_____/_____
Assessor Declaration:
I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible
assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate
feedback
Name: ____________________________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ____/_____/_____
ASSESSMENT 1 – Report on WHS Policies & Procedures

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For this task, you are required to identify and research a business’s Workplace Health & Safety
practices, then write a 600 words report that states why WHS is good business. If you are working in a
business, then this report is to focus on your current employer.
Details:
You will need to consider the type of business you are researching best practices for, as your report will
differ subject to the industry and risk level of each business. You could make good use of statistical
information and graphical representations. Make reference to, and give examples of, any specific
areas in where WHS practices and compliance need up-grading (based on industry levels)
Your suggested area of improvement could, for instance, relate to ongoing information dissemination,
training, inadequacies in existing risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control, or to
improving the training format so they are less boring – etc.
Do not even consider stating that your all WHS & workplace practices are so good that they do not
need improvement. Everything can be improved!!
When addressing the statement that Workplace Health & Safety is good business, consider the
concepts of loyalty, caring, trust and honesty, relationship building, employee satisfaction, customer,
shareholder and stakeholder satisfaction.
Be sure to also discuss the application of relevant Workplace Health & Safety legislative frameworks
relevant to your business.
Assessment Summary
You are to submit the following evidence / perform the following tasks
 Submit your written report as outlined above
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Workplace Inspection Checklist
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Item
Ye
s
N
o N/A
1 Fire Y
- Extinguishers are in place Y
- Are clearly marked N
- Have been serviced in the past 6 months N
- Area around extinguisher is clear for a 1 meter radius N
- Fire exit signs are in working order Y
- Exit doors are not blocked Y
- Exit doors can easily be opened N
- Fire alarm is in working order Y
- Emergency plan is displayed N
- Emergency drill caried out within the last 6 months
2 Electrical
- No broken plugs, sockets or switches N
- No frayed or damaged leads N
- Portable power tools in good condition N
- No temporary leads on the floor N
- Testing and tagging of electrical items has been attended within the last 12 months N
3 General Lighting
- There is adequate illumination in working areas Y
- There is good natural lighting Y
- There is no direct or reflected glare N
- Light fittings are in good working condition and are clean Y
- Emergency lighting is operational N
4 Walkways
- No oil or grease Y
- Walkways are clearly marked N
- Walkways are clear of obstructions Y
- There is unobstructed vision at intersections Y
- Stairs not blocked and are in good condition Y
5 Rubbish
- Bins are located at suitable points Y
- Bins are not overflowing Y
- Bins are emptied regularly Y
6 Work Benches
- Clear of rubbush Y
- Tools are stored properly Y
- Adequate work height Y
- No sharp edges Y
7 Storage
- Materials stored in racks in a safe manner Y
- Pallets are in good condition (no broken wood) Y
- Floor around racking is clear of rubbish or obstacles Y
- Racking is in good condition, no damaged uprights, beams etc N
8 Chemicals
- SDS for all chemicals N/A
- SDS Register is available and up to date N/A
- Containers are clearly and accurately labeled N/A
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- All chemicals are stored in accordance with the SDS N/A
9 First Aid
- First aid kits and contents clean and orderly Y
- First aid kit is adequately stocked (as per the Schedule in the kit) N
- Easy access to first aid kits N
- All employees are aware of location of first aid kits Y
- At least one worker on site with current Senior First Aid cert Y
10 Floors
- Even surface with no large cracks, holes or trip hazards Y
- Floors are not obstructed Y
- Floors are free from grease,oil, etc Y
11 Office
- No exposed leads Y
- Air conditioning working adequately N
- Filing cabinets are stable and in good repair Y
- Workers' chairs at correct height (knees at right angles, feet flat) Y
- Workers' monitors correct distance (arms length away when seated) Y
- Workers' monitors correct height (eyes in line with top of screen) Y
- Workers' mouse located beside keyboard (allows relaxed arms and wrists) Y
- Workers' keyboard located near edge of desk (allows relaxed arms) Y
12 Machines
- Power equipment maintenance carried out Y
- Power equipment clean Y
- All guarding in place and interlocks working Y
13 Display Material
- WHS policy statement signed by Managing Director and displayed on notice boards N
- Return to work program signed by Managing Director and displayed on notice boards N
- "No smoking" signs are displayed N
- "Staff only" or "Restricted area" signs are displayed in relevant areas Y
- "Report that Hazard" poster displayed N
- "Manual Handling" poster is displayed in warehouse area N
- Safety noticeboard is available and up to date N
14 WHS Information
- WHS Manual available to workers N
- Incident report form available N
- Hazard report forms available N
- Emergency evacuation plan displayed N
- Training records up to date N
Additional comments or actions required:
Improvement is highly needed here.
Signed: Date: Copies sent to:
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Executive
Summary
This organisation is not badly of in terms of health and safety
control measures. However it needs to focus on improving the
workplace health and safety measures for the well being of the
organization and the safety of its employees.
Introduction It is important for an organisation to have a working health and
safety system in place as mentioned in the Occupational Safety
and Health Act to help reduce hazards.
Hazards in work
environment
The hazards in this organization include poor electricity and fire
prevention measures which employees should follow in case there
is a fire break out or an electric default.
WHS Legislation This organization has no written Workplace Health and Safety
measure which is very important in inspecting and administering
health and safety measures in an organisation. It should also train
its employees on this and avail the information to them.
Risk control
methods utilised
The risk controlled utilised in this organization is that employees
have been provided with a clean working environment with correct
equipments and working space which is clean and up to standard,
Benefits of an
effective work
health safety
(WHS)
management
system
There will be increased productivity and output since the
employees will enjoy working in a safe and well equipped work
station/
References Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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ASSESSMENT 2 – WHS Induction Session
You are required to prepare for and conduct a WHS induction program (minimum 15 minutes) for 1-3
employees of your business.
You may be assessed:
 Option 1 – You are to conduct the session with actual employees within your workplace.
 Option 2 – You are to use other class members to role-play act as employees for this task.
Where three of your class members will play the role of new employees, and your assessor will
observe you conduct the induction. You will then rotate so each student conducts the session,
and the other students sit through as a “new employee”. These students will be given a
question & answer sheet to complete after each induction session that requires to you provide
your comments.
Details:
In your preparation, you will need to develop:
1. A detailed session plan
2. Handouts for your new employees
Assessment Summary
You are to submit the following evidence / perform the following tasks
 You will be observed planning for and conducting a Workplace Health & Safety Induction for
“new employees”
 You are to provide a copy of your session plans, handouts and appropriate learning aids
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Session Plan WHS Induction
Time Content Activity Training tools
2 minutes
Hazards and
risks at
workplace
Hazards Hazards
handouts
2 minutes
Safe work
practices
Outline Personal
hygiene
practices
-
3 minutes Work health and
safety
regulations
Equip employees
with appropriate
PPE
Personal
protective
equipments
2 minutes
Emergency
procedures and
exits
Generate steps
to be followed
Emergency plan
3 minutes
Special
equipments
Take participants
to through
equipments
Safety
equipments.
3 minutes First aid First aid
orientation
First aid kit
Employee Name:
Date of Induction:
Desired outcomes Strategy Timeframes Responsibility
for action
To ensure
employees are
aware of the health
and safety
measures at the
workplace
Learning by exploration
and discovery strategy
As soon as
possible
Conduct an
extensive
training.
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Name: ___________________________________ Site: _______________________
Employee Number: ___________________ Date of Induction:________________
Person conducting induction: ___________________________________________
Please tick Yes No Comments
1. Introduction Y Well covered
2. Organisational overview and site
tour
Y Well covered
3. Outline of site rules (provide copy) Y Well covered
4. Discuss OHS manual Y Well covered
5. Emergency Procedures N Key yet missing
6. Incident Reporting Y Well covered
7. Hazard Reporting Y Well covered
8. First Aid Y Well covered
9. Use of PPE Y Good
10. Security and Access Arrangements Y Excellent
11. Copy Qualifications/Licences N Mandatory but not
available
12. Discuss Training Schedule Y Well done
13.
14.
This information has been provided to me:
__________________________________________ _________________________
Name and Signature of employee Dated
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Student Observer Questions:
1
In your opinion, how effective was the
WHS induction session for new
employees?
It was very successful since employees could
implement what they learnt.
2 What would you do differently in if you
were running this induction session?
I would allocate more time to cover diverse
topics on health and safety procedures.
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ASSESSMENT 3 – Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) simply means looking at the work task and considering what is the safest way to
complete it. It is a way of becoming aware of the hazards involved in doing the job and taking action to prevent
an injury.
The JSA process is suitable for different trades do different tasks, and need not require enormous amounts of
time or use endless pieces of paper
Using the Job Safety Analysis developed by VWA, you are to undertake a hazard and risk assessment of a
designated area or process within your workplace or college.
Be sure to:
 Document the activity: Assemble those involved in the activity and then, using the JSA worksheet,
write down the tasks that make up the activity, step by step.
 Identify the hazards: Next to each task, identify what part of the task may cause injury to those doing
the work or to anyone else nearby.
 Document the control measures: For each identified hazard, list the measures that need to be put in
place to eliminate or minimise any likely risk of injury to those involved. You are to also indicate the
cost associated with each control
 Identify who is responsible: Document the name of the person responsible for implementing the
control measure.
 Implement the control measures where practicable.
Remember
 The JSA provides a written record of the process to be used to proceed on a task. As it is a record that
can be used in court, it should be signed off by the parties who have responsibility for the tasks.
 The JSA is only a written record. Management processes must be in place to ensure workers have the
skills to complete the job and that there is a required level of supervision to ensure the tasks are
completed as documented.
 The JSA should be completed by all employees involved in the activity, not just the principal contractor
or supervisor.
Assessment Summary
You are to submit the following evidence / perform the following tasks
 Your completed JSA
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