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Student Assessment Tasks
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies,
procedures and programs to meet legislative
requirements
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Assessment Information 3
Assessment Instructions 4
Student Assessment Agreement 5
Assessment Task 1 Cover Sheet 6
Assessment Task 1: Written Questions 7
Assessment Task 1 Instructions 9
Assessment Task 1 Checklist 10
Assessment Task 2 Cover Sheet 11
Assessment Task 2: Health and Safety Information Project 12
Assessment Task 2 Instructions 13
Assessment Task 2 Checklist 17
Assessment Task 3 Cover Sheet 19
Assessment Task 3: WHS Case Studies 20
Assessment Task 3 Instructions 21
Assessment Task 3 Checklist 23
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Assessment Information
The assessment tasks for BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and
programs to meet legislative requirements are included in this Student Assessment Tasks booklet and
outlined in the assessment plan below.
To be assessed as competent for this unit, the student must complete all of the assessment tasks
satisfactorily.
Assessment Plan
Assessment Task Overview
1. Written questions Students must correctly answer all questions.
2. Health and safety
information project
Students must research and develop three health and safety handouts
Students must conduct a hazard inspection prior to meeting with staff to present
the handouts, and to seek feedback on health and safety training needs.
Students must then identify suitable training opportunities to meet health and
safety needs and make arrangements to meet these needs.
3. WHS Case Studies Students must review two health and safety case studies and answer all
questions correctly.
Assessment Preparation
Please read through this assessment thoroughly before beginning any tasks. Ask your assessor for
clarification if you have any questions at all.
When you have read and understood this unit’s assessment tasks, print out the Student Assessment
Agreement. Fill it out, sign it, and hand it to your assessor, who will countersign it and then keep it on file.
Keep a copy of all of your work, as the work submitted to your assessor will not be returned to you.
Assessment appeals
If you do not agree with an assessment decision, you can make an assessment appeal as per your RTO’s
assessment appeals process.
Students have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if they feel they have been dealt
with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
Additional Resources
The following resources will be given to you before you begin each Assessment Task.
Assessment Task 2
Hazard Inspection Checklist
Health and Safety Policy and Procedure
Assessment Task 3
Team Hazard Report
Register of Injuries Template
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Assessment Instructions
Each assessment task in this booklet consists of the following:
Assessment Task Cover Sheet
This must be filled out, signed and submitted together with your assessment responses.
If you are submitting hardcopy, the Cover Sheet should be the first page of each task’s submission.
If you are submitting electronically, print out the cover sheet, fill it out and sign it, then scan this and submit
the file.
The Assessment Task Cover Sheet will be returned to you with the outcome of the assessment, which will
be satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). If your work has been assessed as being not satisfactory, your
assessor will include written feedback in the Assessment Task Cover Sheet giving reasons why. Your
assessor will also discuss this verbally with you and provide advice on re-assessment opportunities as per
your RTO’s re-assessment policy.
Depending on the task, this may include
resubmitting incorrect answers to questions (such as short answer questions and case studies)
resubmitting part or all of a project, depending on how the error impacts on the total outcome of the
task
redoing a role play after being provided with appropriate feedback about your performance
being observed a second (or third time) undertaking any tasks/activities that were not satisfactorily
completed the first time, after being provided with appropriate feedback.
Assessment Task Information
This gives you:
a summary of the assessment task
information on the resources to be used
submission requirements
re-submission opportunities if required
Assessment Task Instructions
These give questions to answer or tasks which are to be completed.
Your answers need to be typed up using software as indicated in the Assessment Task Instructions.
Copy and paste each task’s instructions into a new document and use this as the basis for your assessment
task submission. Include this document’s header and footer.
If you are submitting electronically, give the document a file name that includes the unit identification
number, the task number, your name and the date.
Checklist
This will be used by your assessor to mark your assessment. Read through this as part of your preparation
before beginning the assessment task. It will give you a good idea of what your assessor will be looking for
when marking your responses.
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Student Assessment Agreement
Make sure you read through the assessments in this booklet before you fill out and sign the agreement
below.
If there is anything that you are unsure of, consult your assessor prior to signing this agreement.
Have you read the assessment requirements for this unit? Yes No
Do you understand the requirements of the assessments for this unit? Yes No
Do you agree to the way in which you are being assessed? Yes No
Do you have any specific needs that should be considered? Yes No
If so, explain these in the space below.
Do you understand your rights to re-assessment? Yes No
Do you understand your right to appeal the decisions made in an assessment? Yes No
Student name
Student number
Student signature
Date
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
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Assessment Task 1 Cover Sheet
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded
with any other student(s).
I understand that if I If I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against
me according to the process explained to me.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried out according to the required assessment procedures.
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
Assessment outcome S NS DNS Resubmission Y N
Feedback
Student result response
My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained to me.
I would like to appeal this assessment decision.
Student signature
Date
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
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Assessment Task 1: Written Questions
Task summary
This is an open book test.
Students need to answer all of the written questions correctly.
Students have up to 1 hour to answer all questions.
Answers must be word processed and sent to your assessor as an email attachment.
Required
Access to textbooks/other learning materials
Computer and Microsoft Office
Access to the internet
Timing
The assessor will advise you of the due date of this submission.
Write in the due date below as advised by your assessor:
Submit
Answers to all questions
Assessment criteria
All questions must be answered correctly in order for a student to be assessed as having completed
the task satisfactorily.
Re-submission opportunities
Students will be provided feedback on their performance by their Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you
have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed your assessor will explain why and provide you
written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
Students have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if they feel they have been dealt
with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
Students are encouraged to consult with their assessor prior to attempting this task if they do not
understand any part of this task or if they have any learning issues or needs that may hinder them when
attempting any part of the assessment.
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Written answer question guidance
The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”, which tell
you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of
response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.
Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in in detail, and identify
important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs
long.
Compare – when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things
are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are expected
to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Contrast – when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things
are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write
a response one or two paragraphs long.
Discuss – when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or
features, and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one
or two paragraphs long.
Describe – when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities
or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should do so putting forward arguments
for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Examine – when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should
provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are
expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Explain – when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something
happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Identify – when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe
the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
List – when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information
in a list format.
Outline – when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points, Generally,
you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Summarise – when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the
main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
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Assessment Task 1 Instructions
Provide answers to all of the questions below:
1. Briefly explain the obligations of managers and business owners in regard to work health and
safety.
2. Outline at least two Work Health and Safety (WHS) responsibilities of workers whilst at work.
3. Identify and document the title and date of the WHS/OHS Act and Regulation for the state in
which you are located.
4. Discuss the purpose of a code of practice and give an example of a code of practice, including
its title and key purpose.
5. The Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 state how to manage risks to health and safety
with regard to hazardous manual tasks. List two issues that should be addressed when
determining control measures in the workplace.
6. Explain three ways in which hazards can be identified in the workplace.
7. Discuss the process of risk assessment and control in workplace health and safety.
8. Explain the purpose of the hierarchy of control and each of the options available from most
effective to least effective. Provide an example for each.
9. List three reasons why it is important to consult with staff when implementing or reviewing WHS
procedures and policies in the workplace.
10. List five (5) examples of WHS documentation that should be accessible and available to staff.
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Assessment Task 1 Checklist
Student’s name:
Did the student provide a sufficient and
clear answer that addresses the
suggested answer for:
Completed
successfully Comments
Yes No
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Task Outcome: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory
Assessor signature
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Assessment Task 2 Cover Sheet
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded
with any other student(s).
I understand that if I If I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against
me according to the process explained to me.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried out according to the required assessment procedures.
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
Assessment outcome S NS DNS Resubmission Y N
Feedback
Student result response
My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained to me.
I would like to appeal this assessment decision.
Student signature
Date
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
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Assessment Task 2: Health and Safety Information Project
Task summary
This assessment task requires you to develop three simple health and safety information handouts to be
presented to your team at an information and training session. You will also conduct a hazard inspection of
the meeting space prior to your presentation, as well as discuss your team’s health and safety training
needs at the end of the session.
Required
Computer and Microsoft Office
Access to the internet for research and to access WHS legislation and resources, for example:
o http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA
Printer
Meeting space
Pen
Hazard Inspection Checklist
Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
Timing
The assessor will advise you of the due date of this submission.
Write in the due date below as advised by your assessor:
Submit
Email to your assessor with your 3 handouts attached.
Hazard inspection checklist with your handwritten notes.
Email to your assessor with your meeting report attached.
Assessment criteria
Students must complete all of the activities listed and will be assessed against the assessment criteria
included in the checklist included with this task.
Re-submission opportunities
Students will be provided feedback on their performance by their Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you
have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed your assessor will explain why and provide you
written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
Students have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if they feel they have been dealt
with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
Students are encouraged to consult with their assessor prior to attempting this task if they do not
understand any part of this task or if they have any learning issues or needs that may hinder them when
attempting any part of the assessment.
http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA
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Assessment Task 2 Instructions
Carefully read the following:
You have been appointed as the Office Manager of a newly created team of office professionals. The
organisation that you work for is a medium sized company with three departments: accounts and finance;
multimedia, design and production; and business administration. Your new team consists of four staff,
employed to take care of the office administration. Your role is Office Manager, and it is your responsibility
to provide information and training for your staff.
You have decided to conduct a number of information and training sessions with the new staff, with the first
one focusing on Health and Safety. To assist with the session, you have decided to develop three
information handouts, which you will provide to, and discuss with, the staff.
You would also like to consult with your staff to identify further training needs with regard to Health and
Safety as you believe that this is a key area for training for new staff.
Complete the following activities:
1. Develop health and safety information
You are required to develop three health and safety information handouts, which are to be
provided to, and discussed with, your team at information and training session about health and
safety information.
Read the requirements for each of the handouts below and then conduct research using the
Internet to identify the information needed for each of the handouts.
You should also review the organisation’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures provided to
you, and reference this as required in your handouts.
The format and style for the handouts are as follows:
Create clear and concise one (1) page handouts.
Using simple and clear language that takes into account social and cultural diversity. For,
example, use simple English and avoid colloquial language or slang
Consider race, religion, culture, age and disabilities when referring to any examples.
Using appropriate sized fonts and present well-formatted, grammatically correct information.
Ensure that the handouts you create use the same layout, font, colours and style.
You will be required to present the handouts that you have developed at an information and
training session in the next part of the assessment task.
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Handout 1: Legislation
The purpose of this handout is to clearly and simply explain important information about legislation. Your
handout should:
Explain the purpose of Work Health and Safety/Occupational Health and Safety WHS/OHS
legislation, including the function of a WHS/OHS Act, WHS/OHS regulation and Code of Practice.
Provide an overview of WHS/OHS legislation including name of Act, regulations and examples of
code of practice.
Outline key roles and responsibilities under WHS/OHS legislation.
Include at least 3 references for further sources of useful information.
Handout 2: Identifying hazards and risk control in the office environment
The purpose of this handout is to provide information about identifying hazards and risk control, and
organisational procedures for dealing with hazards in an office environment.
You should briefly explain the process of identifying hazards and risk control and provide 5 common
examples of hazards that may occur in an office environment.
Choose one of the common hazards that you have identified and include a simple step-by-step procedure
for dealing with that hazard (risk control), using diagrams to illustrate each step where possible.
Your handout should also address and explain the hierarchy of control and how it is to be used in the
workplace.
Handout 3: WHS/OHS Consultation
The purpose of this handout is to explain the requirements for WHS/OHS consultation under legislation and
to indicate how the business communicates WHS/OHS legislation and consults with staff as indicated in the
organisation’s health and safety policy and procedure.
You should also explain why it is important for a business to conduct WHS/OHS communication and
consultation.
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2. Send an email to your assessor with your handouts attached.
Your assessor will send you a return email advising you of the date and time of the meeting, as
well as the number of people who will attend the meeting.
You will need to print a copy of each handout for the number of people attending the meeting.
3. Conduct a hazard inspection
Prior to the meeting, assume you are required to conduct a hazard inspection of the meeting
space using the hazard identification checklist provided to you.
Your assessor will set up the room such that there will be at least two hazards for identification.
Complete the checklist in full using a pen.
You will also be required to record recommended corrective actions as well as future risk
control measures.
Hand this checklist to your assessor before you start the meeting.
You will be assessed on whether you have correctly identified the hazards and suitable
corrective actions and risk control measures.
4. Conduct the meeting
At the meeting, complete all of the following activities:
Commence the meeting and explain the purpose of the meeting to staff.
Provide a copy of the handout to each person attending the meeting.
Go through each of the handouts with staff and offer the opportunity to ask questions.
Answer questions clearly and concisely.
Ask staff members about their WHS training requirements.
During the meeting, you are required to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication
skills including:
Speaking clearly and concisely
Using effective non-verbal communication skills to encourage audience interest
Responding to questions
Asking questions to seek feedback
Use of active listening techniques to confirm and clarify understanding.
Your assessor will observe you conducting the meeting, and you will also be assessed on your
skills in building trust and confidence with your team.
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5. Follow up from meeting
The next part of the assessment requires you to conduct research about health and safety
training to meet the identified needs of staff and develop a short report. The report should be
approximately one page, be clear and concise and professionally presented.
Your short report should include:
a. Summary of the training needs identified at the meeting.
b. The range of formal and informal options for meeting health and safety training needs.
c. Research and describe at least one external training opportunity. Include details of dates,
times and costs and the benefits of completing this training.
6. Follow up from the meeting
Assume that your Manager has agreed to the external training opportunity you have identified.
Send a short email to your team (your assessor) outlining the training that they will be required
to participate in, including the purpose and benefits of the training and associated details such
as when, where and duration.
Attach your meeting report to this email.
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Assessment Task 2 Checklist
Student’s name:
Did the student:
Completed
successfully Comments
Yes No
Research and identify key WHS/OHS information,
including:
Purpose of Work Health and Safety legislation, including the function of a WHS Act, WHS regulation and WHS Code of Practice?
Overview of WHS legislation including name of Act, regulations and examples of code of practice.
Key roles and responsibilities under WHS legislation.
References for further sources of useful information?
Research and identify hazard and risk control in the office
environment, including:
the process of identifying hazards and risk control
5 common examples of hazards that may occur in an office environment.
a simple step-by-step procedure for dealing with the identified hazard (risk control), using diagrams to illustrate each step.
hierarchy of control and how it is to be used in the workplace?
Research and identify WHS/OHS consultation and
communication requirements, including organizational
procedures for WHS/OHS consultation/communication?
Develop handouts according to organizational style
requirements including:
Clear and concise one (1) page handout.
Use of simple and clear language that takes into account social and cultural diversity.
Use of appropriate sized fonts.
Well-formatted.
Grammatically correct.
Used a consistent font, colour and style for all handouts
Identify hazards through conducting a hazard inspection
prior to the meeting using the hazard inspection checklist
provided?
Correctly identify hazards in the meeting room and indicate
suitable corrective actions and future risk control
measures?
Explain key requirements of WHS legislation to the team in
handout 1?
Explain WHS policies and procedures to the team,
including hazard identification and risk control in an office
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Student’s name:
Did the student:
Completed
successfully Comments
Yes No
environment and associated procedures in handout 2?
Explain the requirement to communicate health and safety
information, as well as consult with staff on health and
safety in handout 3?
Ask questions to confirm that the team has understood the
handouts and to seek feedback?
Answer any questions asked with clear and concise
answers?
Ask team members regarding their training needs, seek
further information to confirm understanding as required
and makes notes on feedback?
Develop trust and confidence of the team through:
Clear presentation of information
Asking questions to confirm understanding
Encouraging feedback on WHS training needs?
Identify the range of opportunities for providing health and
safety training to staff e.g. in house training, coaching and
mentoring, external training, etc.?
Identify and discuss at least one external opportunity for
providing the health and safety training, including benefits,
costs and details such as time, date and duration?
Communicate the outcomes of the consultation with staff
about training needs to the team, including the details of
the training that the team will be required to participate in?
Task Outcome: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory
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Assessment Task 3 Cover Sheet
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded
with any other student(s).
I understand that if I If I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against
me according to the process explained to me.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried out according to the required assessment procedures.
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
Assessment outcome S NS DNS Resubmission Y N
Feedback
Student result response
My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained to me.
I would like to appeal this assessment decision.
Student signature
Date
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Assessment Task 3: WHS Case Studies
Task summary
This is an open book test.
Students need to answer all of the case study questions correctly.
Answers must be word processed and sent to your assessor as an email attachment.
Required
Access to textbooks/other learning materials
Computer and Microsoft Office
Access to the internet
Team Hazard Report
Register of Injuries Template
Timing
The assessor will advise you of the due date of this submission.
Write in the due date below as advised by your assessor:
Submit
Answers to all case study questions
Assessment criteria
Students must complete all of the activities listed and will be assessed against the assessment criteria
included in the checklist included with this task.
Re-submission opportunities
Students will be provided feedback on their performance by their Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you
have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed your assessor will explain why and provide you
written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
Students have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if they feel they have been dealt
with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
Students are encouraged to consult with their assessor prior to attempting this task if they do not
understand any part of this task or if they have any learning issues or needs that may hinder them when
attempting any part of the assessment.
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BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS
policies
Assessment tasks for BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies Jasmine Education Group Version 2.1
Last Updated: 17 October 2018 Next Review Date: 17 October 2020
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Assessment Task 3 Instructions
Case Study 1: Hazard Reports
David Santos is the Manager of ABC Company and undertakes a monthly WHS review of work areas, using
Team Hazard Reports. David analyses the data and identifies any hazards that are of immediate or
foreseeable concern to report to the CEO of the company. Read the completed Team Hazard Report that
has been included and answer the following questions.
1. What dangers are presented by the hazards identified in the Team Hazard Report?
2. For each of the hazards, what risk control procedures would you put in place according to the
hierarchy of control?
3. Why is it important to ensure that hazard reports are promptly actioned?
4. You have been allocated some money for WHS training, according to the information written in
the Hazard Report from Andrew, what further training can you identify is required?
5. The following month, David receives another team report that identifies that while signs have
been placed up around the office about effective manual handling procedures, and one staff
member has been off work for 2 days each week during the last month because of a bad back
from lifting. What should David do? What kind of changes could David make to existing risk
controls to ensure that manual handling injuries are eliminated or drastically reduced?
6. Fill out the Register of injuries/illness for the staff member who has hurt her back. As indicated
on the team hazard record, the person’s name is Debbie (her surname is Smiles).
Use the Register of Injuries Template provided by your assessor. Feel free to enter information
that you make up (but is appropriate to the injury as described) about the incident. If you have
been involved in a similar incident, fill out the form to cover this.
Assessment Tasks for
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS
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Assessment tasks for BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies Jasmine Education Group Version 2.1
Last Updated: 17 October 2018 Next Review Date: 17 October 2020
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Case Study 2: WHS Records ABC Company has offices in a number of cities around the country. The office in Melbourne has kept a record of incidents relating to hazards reported. Following is some data collected from their work records over a five-month period. Study the chart below and answer the questions that follow:
7. Looking at the chart above, which health and safety issue do you consider the most important to
address? Why?
8. What risk controls would you change or put in place in regard to the health and safety issue that
you have identified?
9. The Manager of the Melbourne office finds out from a staff member that bullying may be
contributed to the fairly high levels of stress leave and absenteeism? Why is bullying a health
and safety issue? What should the Manager do?
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Assessment Tasks for
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS
policies
Assessment tasks for BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies Jasmine Education Group Version 2.1
Last Updated: 17 October 2018 Next Review Date: 17 October 2020
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Assessment Task 3 Checklist
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clear answer that addresses the
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