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.
I have read and understood what is required of me in terms of assessmentI understand the requirements of this assessmentI agree to the way in which I am being assessedI understand my rights to appeal the decisions made in an assessment
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If you have answered YES to the above question please contact your trainer.
For more detail on this competency unit you can download or view the PDF below: BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

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Watch this Youtube video to remind you to always work safe around the workplace
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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.
Copy of Safety Data Sheet for 4 % Bleach. View or download
1) What is the Name of the product?*
2) What is the manufacturer's emergency contact number?*
YesNo
YesNo
5) If yes, what type of dangerous good ?
6) What should you do if you get the product/chemical on your skin? *
7) How do you treat a splash in your eyes?*
8) What PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is recommended by the SDS?*

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.

Rows	What went wrong?	How could you reduce the risk – and stop it happening again
1. George's slip and fall accident
2. Anna's picking up and disposing of rubbish accident
3. Peter is experiencing ringing in the ears from using very noisy (loud) equipment

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.

Sample Incident/Accident Report*

Rows	Answer
Train station name
Name of injured person
Date of accident DD/MM/YY Time of accident ___ am/pmDate reported DD/MM/YY
Why it happened
Where it happened
If medical treatment needed: Name of doctor or other medical person
What can be done to stop it from happening again
Who do you report this to?
Signature/Name
Date

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.
1 What records should you keep of team meetings? Select ONE (1) answer*
2 How would you identify any WHS training needs amongst your team members? Select ONE (1) answer*
a) Speak clearly and slowly. Do not use any industry jargon when talkingb) Ask them to repeat back your instructionsc) Speak loudlyd) Speaking quickly using industry jargon.

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.
a) Manages workplace injuries across Australiab) Develops national policy relating to WHS and workers’ compensationc) Act as a police force to monitor bad employersd) Pay workers compensation claims to injured workers
a) Pay their workers compensation insuranceb) Meet their work health and safety dutiesc) Report unsafe employers for enforcementd) Provide support to industrial awards and pay negotiations

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.

1. Explain your workplace procedures for safe treatment and handling of the following waste by selecting from the drop down menu:*

Rows	Disposal method
1. Chemicals past their expiry date or no longer used on the worksite
2. Obsolete equipment
3. Packaging & used chemical containers
4. Used personal protective equipment (PPE)
5. Unused chemicals
6. Used chemical containers

a) Read Safety Data sheet for direction on cleaning a spillb) Wear a gas mask to clean the detergent spillc) Wear PPE according to recommendation on Safety Data Sheetd) Clean spill with spill kit or mop and buckete) Dispose of waste according to Safety Data Sheetf) Dispose of waste chemical in general waste bin
3. Briefly explain your company procedures and legislative requirements for working at heights (generally defined as working above 2 metres in height.) Are there any staffing requirements when using ladders (number of staff)?

Section 6 – Emergency evacuation
a) Go and find the supervisor so they can tell the other cleaner to leaveb) Leave from the closest exit and tell the supervisor about the other cleaner once you are in a safe areac) Ask the other cleaner to turn off the vacuum cleaner and leave with you from the closest exitd) Leave from the closest exit without the other cleaner- they should not be wearing earphones
46. In case of an emergency evacuation from fire, explosion, gas leak or other emergency where is your evacuation/ assembly point?*
47. What is the procedure for evacuating your workplace? If possible, take a photo of the site evacuation plan, see below *
Take Photo of Site Evacuation plan if available

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.
You can view or download a copy of your Workplace Assessment for BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others. No need to print. Your Trainer/Assessor will contact you to conduct the observation after the 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.
Performing ALL your cleaning tasks in a safe mannerReading Safety Data Sheets and product labelsReading Safe work instructions, staff handbooks and other documentationReporting any cleaning or safety issues according to your workplace procedures
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 :
1. Worked how many hours?*
2. How many hours have you spent reading your Learning Resource?*
3. How many hours have you spent completing learning activities in your Learning Resource?*
4. How many hours have you spent following safe work practices?*
5. Have many hours did you spend with your course trainer/assessor?*
Including phone calls, zoom calls and face to face
Record any other activities you have undertaken for this unit(s) of competency
I declare the work I am about to submit is my own workI have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other students/sI have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout this assessment taskI understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me
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Rows	HAZARD - What could go wrong ?	CONTROL MEASURE - How could you reduce the risk? (HINT: how do you avoid HAZARD when completing the TASK)
1. Using a cleaning chemical
2. Using an electric vacuum cleaner
3. Picking up and disposing of rubbish
4. Using a step ladder to clean a ceiling fan with an uneven floor

BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

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

Section (1) - Work Based Activities

Section (1) - Work Based Activities

Section (1) - Work Based Activities

Section (1) - Work Based Activities

Section (1) - Work Based Activities

Section (1) - Work Based Activities

Section (1) - Work Based Activities

SECTION (3) Workplace Assessment

Learning Logbook

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