Participate in Safe Work Practices

Written Assessment

Learning Outline

Within this resource, you will be covering the following key topics:

• Work safely

• Follow procedures for emergency situations

• Participate in organisational work health and safety practices

Using these key topics as a guide, you will work with your trainer/assessor to develop your skills and knowledge.

Assessment Guidelines

To successfully complete this unit you will be required to complete the following:

• Written activities: Q1-15 to test your ability to research and apply your required knowledge and application of the topics As part of this written assessment you will need to access the following resources to support you in this assessment:

• Computer with internet access

• Current plain English regulatory documents distributed by the local work health and safety government regulator

• Codes of practice and standards issued by government regulators or industry groups

• Work health and safety information and business management manuals issued by industry associations or commercial publishers

By completing this assessment online, it will form part of the evidence required to support your skills and knowledge to be deemed competent in this unit.

The role of your trainer/assessor is to assist and guide you through your learning journey to achieve your goals.

As part of your assessment, you will need to respond to the following questions.

When answering the following questions please use:

• E-Coach learning material

• Information from supporting government websites such as:

http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/hazards/index.htm#.UnHOknCBnSc

http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Occupationalhealthandsafety/Pages/OHandSA
ctsRegulationsandCodesofPractice.aspx

http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA

1. Identify and briefly describe three Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices relevant to an organisation.

2. Give three examples of areas within a Tourism/Hospitality organisation where you need to apply safe work practices.

3. When following safe work practices:

a. Whom would you report an unsafe work practice to?

b. What organisational information can assist you in identifying/describing safety procedures?

c. What type of protective equipment could you use in an organisation?

d. To whom and when should you report any breaches of work safety or suspicious behaviour?

4. Respond to each of the following:

a. Give two examples of a situation that has the potential to cause an emergency situation throughout a Tourism/Hospitality organisation.

b. Give an example of a situation that would be classified as an emergency throughout an organisation. Describe how this situation could occur in the first instance.

5.

a. Using the internet as a research tool, describe an organisations emergency procedure if a fire breaks out on the premises. (please enter a step by step process)

b. Explain why it is necessary for all employees to follow organisational emergency procedures.

c. What would the ramifications be if an employee failed to follow an organisation's emergency procedure?

d. When would you seek assistance from:

i. Colleagues?

ii. Authorities?

6. List four ways in which you can actively participate in organisational Workplace Health and Safety practices.

7. Respond to the following:

a. Describe two employee responsibilities that relate to Workplace Health and Safety within a workplace.

b. Describe two employer responsibilities that relate to Workplace Health and Safety within a workplace.

8.

a. Name two hazards relevant to a Tourism/Hospitality workplace

b. Describe the risks/repercussions that each of these hazards could have to the organisation.

9. Explain how an organisation could keep its employees informed of changes/updates to emergency procedures?

10. As a perspective employee within either the Tourism / Hospitality industries, explain how you would become involved in an organisations WHS consultation process?

11. Scenario: A bottle of suntan oil from a customer's handbag has fallen and smashed in the main walkway of your workplace.

a. Describe what you would do to ensure that the above hazard has been removed and the area is safe

b. What information would you include in an incident report to record the above situation?

12.

a. Why is it important to report any suspicious behaviour or unusual occurrences?

b. Who would you report suspicious behaviour or unusual occurrences to?

c. Give two examples of suspicious behaviour and two examples of unusual occurrences that you would report.

13. The role of a supervisor / manager within the Tourism / Hospitality industry is to ensure that all employees follow safety directions and understand workplace safety warning sign.

a. To demonstrate your understanding of the purpose of each of the following six workplace safety warning signs briefly describe a situation in which each would be used.

b. Describe the consequences of an employee within an administrative position not following the below direction.

• Adjust the seat so your feet rest firmly on the floor. Take your weight through your feet.

• Adjust the back rest of your chair so you sit in a position where your thighs are fully supported, except for a two-finger width space behind the knee.

14. Using the internet as a research tool:

a. Explain the purpose Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011

b. Identify three duty of care responsibilities that an employer and an employee are required to follow to maintain and improve organisational health, safety and welfare standards.

c. Describe the ramifications if these responsibilities are not adhered to. Give one example for both the employee and employer.

15.

a. Describe why it is a legal obligation for employers to consult with their employees about WHS matters

b. Why is it recommended that consultation between an employer and employee should be documented?