1. Workplace Health and Safety (BSBWHS211)

  • BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

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  • Competency: BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

    Application of unit:

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a manner that is healthy and safe in relation to self and others, and to assist in responding to incidents. It covers following work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures, instructions and requirements; and participating in WHS consultative processes.

    The unit applies to those who require a basic knowledge of WHS to carry out own work in a defined context, under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility, in a range of industry and workplace contexts.

    NOTES

    1.     The terms ‘occupational health and safety’ (OHS) and ‘work health and safety’ (WHS) are equivalent, and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where model WHS laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements.

    2.     The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information.

     

    The assessment for this competency unit contains FOUR (4) Sections

    Section (1) Work Based Activities & Case studies: Contained in this document

    The Work Based Activities test your practical skills and knowledge. You may need to review your learning resources to answer some of these activities. The learning resource for this competency unit(s) is contained in this online document. The assessment contains a combination of multiple-choice, drop-down boxes and short answer questions.

    Section (2) Assignment: Contained in this document

    The Assignment tests your knowledge in this competency unit(s). You may need to review your learning resources to answer some of these assessment questions. The assignment is a combination of multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions.

    Section (3) Workplace Assessment: Your course trainer/assessor retains your Workplace assessment book

    The workplace assessment is focused on the skills you are required to demonstrate as part of this competency unit. Your skills must be demonstrated in a fully functional simulated work environment.

    Section (4) Third Party Evidence: Your course trainer/assessor provides this to your supervisor

    Your supervisor is required to support the outcomes of your assessment by reviewing (with you) and signing the Third-Party Evidence.

     

    Learning Logbook: Your Learning Logbook is required to keep track of the number of Learning hours for your qualification. The final page of this assessment asks you to provide information on the number of Learning hours which include your hours of employment for the last 4 weeks.

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  • Watch this Youtube video to remind you to always work safe around the workplace

  • Section (1) - Work Based Activities

    Work Based Activity (1) - Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

  • Instructions to trainee/student: You are required to complete all the activities in this section and answer all the questions related to these activities. The activities can be completed in an open book fashion and you are encouraged to locate organisation policies and procedures as required. Some activities will be completed individually, and some activities may be completed as part of a small work group.

    You MUST answer ALL questions satisfactorily for ALL activities in this section

  • Work Based Activity (1) - Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

    SDS Puzzle – For this activity, please see the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for 4% bleach attached below, and then answer the following EIGHT (8) questions. You must answer all questions satisfactorily.

     

  • 3) Is this product hazardous? Answer Yes or No*
  • 4) Is this product a dangerous good? Answer Yes or No*

  • Section (1) - Work Based Activities

    Work Based Activity (2) - Risks, Hazards and WHS Reporting

  • There are TWO (2) parts to this Work Based Activity.

    PART 1

    Identify a hazard in your workplace for each of the FOUR (4) tasks listed in the table below by choosing from the drop down menu in the first column.

    Then in the second column, write down the most appropriate control measure (things that you could do to reduce the hazard or control the risk) for each given task.

    You must answer all questions in the table below satisfactorily.

    Hazard: potential source of harm (what can hurt you)
    Risk: measure of both likelihoods and consequence (how likely you may suffer an injury)

     

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  • PART 2

    Answer the following FOURTEEN (14) questions identifying possible risks by assessing the risk posed by each potential hazard. 

  • 1) Biological and environmental contaminants – e.g. infectious disease such as COVID-19. Select TWO (2) possible risks*
  • 2) Cross-contamination of germs. Select TWO (2) possible risks*
  • 3) Chemical exposure hazardous chemical via absorption, ingestion and inhalation. Select ONE (1) or TWO (2) possible risk(s)*
  • 4) Chemical reactivity – for example mixing of chemicals. Select TWO (2) possible risks*
  • 5) Dust and fibre particulates (also environmental allergens) being breathed in on a regular basis. Select ONE (1) possible risk*
  • 6) Damaged electrical cord. Select TWO (2) possible risks*
  • 7) Explosions and fire in your workplace. Select THREE (3) possible risks*
  • 8) Fatigue from working long hours and not getting enough sleep. Select THREE (3) possible risks*
  • 9) Incorrect lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Select ONE (1) possible risk*
  • 10) Being exposed to very loud and noisy equipment of a daily basis. Select ONE (1) possible risk*
  • 11) Working in a small space with little or no ventilation on a hot day. Select TWO (2) possible risks*
  • 12) Slipping on a wet surface. Select ONE (1) possible risk*
  • 13) Incorrectly handling needles when cleaning public toilets. Select TWO (2) possible risks*

  • Section (1) - Work Based Activities

    Work Based Activity (3) -Investigating accidents and recommending solutions

  • There are THREE (3) parts to this Work Based Activity 

    Part A: SCENARIO -

    You are the relief supervisor at Timbuktu train station for 4 weeks. There have been THREE (3) people off work on workers compensation in the last month.

    1. George Parker had a slip and fall and hurt his hip. You are not sure when he will be returning to work. He has been off for THREE (3) weeks already. George was not wearing the correct shoes when he fell over on a wet floor when cleaning the bathroom.  George reported the incident to his supervisor the next day and took himself to see his local doctor (Dr Smith).

    2. Anna has a sore shoulder and had THREE (3) days off work. She thinks she hurt her shoulder while lifting garbage into the large bin outside.

    3. Peter is experiencing ringing in the ears. He had ONE (1) week off work. Peter has not been wearing hearing protection when using the cleaning equipment.
     

    You have been asked to investigate why these accidents occurred (what went wrong), and also how to work with your team to address the problems (how could you reduce the risk and stop it from happening again).

    Complete the table below by selecting from the drop down menu. You must answer all questions in the table below satisfactorily.

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  • Part B: Completing an accident/incident report

    Complete the following accident/incident report for George who slipped and fell on a wet floor in Part A of this activity.

    You must complete all sections in the incident/accident report below satisfactorily.

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  • Part C: WHS meetings (toolbox talks)

    You are required to implement some site safety procedures within the next month. The following requirements have been given to you in writing.

    1. Set up a weekly team meeting to share information and encourage team members to participate in the meetings.


    2. Make some suggestions to reduce the risks.


    3. Identify any WHS training needs.
     

    Answer the following THREE (3) questions in regard to the above requirements. You must answer all questions satisfactorily.

  • 3 How would you make sure people with limited English literacy understand what is being said and are included/encouraged to participate in the meeting? Select TWO (2) answers*

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    Work Based Activity (4) Workplace Signage

  • Answer the questions about the FOUR (4) signs that are pictured above each question.

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  • 1. When could the sign above be used? Select TWO (2) answers.*
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  • 2. What does the sign above mean? Select TWO (2) answers.*
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  • 3. What does the sign above mean? Select ONE (1) answer.*
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  • 4. What does the sign above mean? Select TWO (2) answers.*

  • Section (1) - Work Based Activities

    Work Based Activity (5) Safe Work Australia

  • About Safe Work Australia 

    Safe Work Australia is an Australian government statutory body established in 2008 to develop national policy relating to WHS and workers’ compensation.

    Safe Work Australia is jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments through an Intergovernmental Agreement.

    Safe Work Australia works in partnership with governments, employers and employees—to drive national policy development on WHS and workers’ compensation matters. Safe Work Australia work to:

    • develop and evaluate national policy and strategies
    • develop and evaluate the model WHS legislative framework
    • undertake research, and
    • collect, analyse and report data.

    As a national policy body, Safe Work Australia does not regulate WHS laws. The Commonwealth, states and territories retain responsibility for regulating and enforcing WHS laws in their jurisdictions.

    The key functions of Safe Work Australia are to develop strategies to improve workplace safety across all industries in Australia.

    Safe Work Australia also provides practical guidance to assist employers (PCBUs) to meet their work health and safety duties.

     

    After reading the above information on Safe Work Australia and answer the following TWO (2) questions.

  • 1. Safe Work Australia is an Australian government statutory body which: Select ONE (1) answer.*
  • 2. Safe Work Australia provides practical guidance to assist employers (PCBUs) to: Select ONE (1) answer*

  • Section (1) - Work Based Activities

    Work Based Activity (6) Safe Work Procedures

  • Safe Work Procedures (also call JSA’, SOP’s and SWMS) provide cleaning staff guidance on the safest way to perform a cleaning task.

    Click on the link to access the SWMS for:

    • Using a backpack vacuum cleaner
    • Wet mopping a floor

  • After reading the TWO (2) Safe Work Method Statements, answer the following FOUR (4) questions:

  • 1. When using a back-pack vacuum cleaner, it is important to wear: Select ONE (1) answer.*
  • 2. When adjusting the straps on a back-pack vacuum cleaner, the weight of the vacuum cleaner should be: Select ONE (1) answer*
  • 3. Before mopping a floor, you should: Select ONE (1) answer.*
  • 4. When mopping a floor, it is important to have the correct posture which includes: Select ONE (1) answer.*

  • Section (1) - Work Based Activities

    Work Based Activity (7) – Waste

  • This work based activity involves handling waste. 

    There are THREE (3) questions in this work based activity. Please answer ALL questions.

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  • 2. There is a 5 litre container of detergent leaking on the storeroom floor. Your company procedures for cleaning up the spill should include which of the following. Select FOUR (4) answers.*

  • SECTION (2) Assignment

     

    Instructions to trainee/student: Questions in this section are all multiple choice questions.

    You are required to answer all questions. Any incorrect answers will be discussed with your workplace trainer/assessor.

    You cannot be deemed competent without satisfactorily completing all questions.

    Read the Learning Resource and answer the following questions.

    You must answer all of the following questions satisfactorily.

  •  Section 1 – Legislation 

  • 1. What is legislation? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 2. From the following list, select ONE (1) example of a Code of Practice: [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 3. Who on a work site is responsible for 'duty of care'? [Select ONE (1)answer]*
  • 4. Which of the following most accurately describes the basic meaning of 'duty of care'? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 5. Under WHS legislation, it is the responsibility of your PCBU (employer) to provide you with: [Select ONE (1) answer]*

  •  Section 2 - Identify Risks and Hazards

  • 6. Which of the following most accurately describes the word RISK in relation to WHS? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 7. Which ONE (1) of the following best describes the meaning of the word "hazard"? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 8. Steve is a cleaner in a large super market. While at work he discovers a slow leak from a tap which is spreading water over the storage area. This area of the supermarket is used by many staff who could slip over if they walk through the water. Steve quickly tries to turn off the tap, but it will not stop leaking. Steve then places some hazard signs around the area and notifies his supervisor. What has Steve done? [Select ONE (1) answer]
  • 9. What are the FIVE (5) basic principles used to manage risk? [Please select ONE (1) answer that contains the FIVE (5) correct principles]*
  • 10. Which of the following is a chemical hazard? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 11. Which of the following is an electrical hazard? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 12. From the list below, select the most common type of injury in the cleaning industry. [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 13. From the following list, select THREE (3) methods you can use to avoid manual handling injuries. [Select THREE (3) answers]*
  • 14. Select TWO (2) ways you can reduce incidents of slips and falls. [Select TWO (2) answers]*
  • 15. From the following list, select TWO (2) things you should do when using electrical equipment. [Select TWO (2) answers]*
  • 16. True or False: It is safe to use a vacuum cleaner that has a cracked casing. [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 17. While you are using a piece of electrical equipment you detect a fault with it. From the following list, select the steps you should follow? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 18. True or False: The best way to fix a damaged power cord is to tape it with masking tape. [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 19. True or false: All electrical cleaning equipment used in Australia must be either fitted, or used with a Residual Current Device (RCD) to avoid potential electrocution. [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 20. What are the TWO (2) ways infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis can be transmitted from one person to another? [Select TWO (2) answer]*
  • 21. When cleaning a bathroom you find a used syringe on the floor. Which of the following is the correct procedure to follow? [Select ONE (1) answer]*

  •  Section 3 - Chemical Hazards

  • 22. A hazardous substance is identified by which one of the following. [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 23. Dangerous Goods are identified by which one of the following? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 24. How can chemicals enter the body? [Select THREE (3) answers]*
  • 25. You have been asked to dilute a non-hazardous (not dangerous) cleaning chemical. What is the minimum PPE required to complete this task? [Select TWO (2) answers]*
  • 26. Measuring dilution ratios: For a floor cleaner, 1:100 dilution ratio equals _____ mls in a 10 litre bucket of water? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 27. Measuring dilution ratios: For a spray bottle, 1:10 dilution ratio equals _____ mls in a 500mls spray bottle? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 28. What is an SDS? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 29. From the following, select FOUR (4) pieces of information you would find on an SDS? [Select FOUR (4) answers]*

  • Section 4 - Manage Risks and Hazards

  • 30. Before you start cleaning you should determine: [Select THREE (3) answers]*
  • 31. From the following, select ONE (1) example of substituting a hazard? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 32. The best option for controlling a chemical hazard is to: [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 33. True or false: If your vacuum cleaner vibrates or has an unusual burning smell when you turn it on, you should not use the machine and report it to your supervisor. [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 34. You find that one of your mop buckets has a broken wheel. What should you do? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 35. Possible work restrictions could include? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 36. Some of the problems with poorly maintained and dirty equipment include: [Select THREE (3) answers]*
  • 37. You come across a minor chemical spill. What orderly process should you follow? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 38. To decontaminate and dispose of a minor chemical spill, what should you do? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 39. You come across a major (and dangerous) chemical spill. What should you do? [Select ONE (1) answer]*

  • Section 5 - WHS Communication, Information & Documents

  • 40. Why is it important to discuss workplace health and safety at team meetings? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 41. Where can you find information about health safety? [Select THREE (3) answers]*
  • 42. Why should you report hazards, incidents and injuries? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
  • 43. Under WHS legislation it is the duty of an officer (owner or executive manager) to: [Select THREE (3) answers]*
  • 44. Why should you report hazards, incidents and injuries? [Select ONE (1) answer]*

  • Section 6 – Emergency evacuation

  • 45. You are evacuating the building when you look down a corridor and notice a cleaner is still vacuuming. They haven't heard the alarm as they are listening to music through earphones. What should you do? [Select ONE (1) answer]*
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  • SECTION (3) Workplace Assessment

  • Your workplace assessment will be completed after you submit this document.

    For this assessment, you are required to demonstrate that you work safely and in accordance with WHS legislation and organisational procedures.

    This competency must be assessed by observing TWO (2) different cleaning tasks.

    At least ONE (1) of these cleaning tasks should involve cleaning above 1.8 metres in height.

     

    You can download a copy of your Workplace Assessment for this competency unit. No need to print. Your Trainer will contact you and arrange an appropriate time to conduct the observation after your assignment has been completed.

     

  • Learning Logbook

  • As part of your course, you will be required to keep a workplace Logbook of your learning and practice for your qualification. You will be asked to complete this time log at the end of ALL your assessments.

    Your workplace learning is made up of:

    ·         the time you attend training session

    ·         time for reading your Learning Materials

    ·         time for practicing the learning activities in your Learning Materials

    ·         time you spend on relevant workplace task which are applicable to the competency unit or units you are studying.

    ·         any other learning activities performed inside or outside your workplace that contribute to your learning for this qualification.

    Your course trainer/ assessor will review your logbook hours as part of your assessment marking.

    Record your workplace learning by answering the following questions.

  • Some of the activities you may have undertaken for this unit of competency may have included: Select the appropriate boxes for those tasks you may have completed.*

  • You should have worked a total of 80 to 100 or more hours for the below Learning.

    Most of these hours are made up of your work hours.

     

    In last 4 weeks I have :

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