Need work in 4HRS

Develop, Implement and Maintain WHS Management Systems

ASSESSMENT

Assessment 1

written test

Assessment due date:

Assessment type: Individual assessment

Assessment format: Knowledge based questions

Submission details:

· This assessment task is due to be completed in writing and submitted as agreed with your assessor.

Any variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by your assessor. Students may request alternative arrangements subject to individual circumstances in consultation with the course coordinator and trainer of the unit.

A printed version of your assessment must be submitted with any required evidence attached if requested.

· A completed cover sheet must be submitted with all assessments.

· Failure to submit your complete assessment at the date specified will be deemed as non-submission

· You are required to fill in, sign the academic honesty statement, and attach the assessment cover sheet to the front of your submitted assessment. Ensure you sign the receipt form when submitting.

· Plagiarism: Failure to adhere to the plagiarism policy, as outlined on the assessment cover sheet, will lead to the non-acceptance of the submitted assessment, as well as a written warning for breach of the policy.

Assessment description:

This assessment applies to the following situation:

Students who have previously and successfully completed either: BSBRSK501A, BSBRSK501B OR BSBRSK501,

AND are required to also complete BSBWHS605.

For students who have NOT completed any of the versions of BSBRSK501, as above, this gap assessment does NOT apply and the student would be required to complete a full assessment for BSBWHS605.

For this task you are required to answer all questions below as directed/agreed with your assessor. You may be required to submit some of the answers in writing, if you are required to demonstrate your competency in written procedure/s. Your assessor will inform you/agree on the assessment guidelines and arrangements for completing this task.

Instructions for students:

Assessment 1 is compulsory. You are required to achieve competency in all questions to be deemed Competent for this unit.

You are required to demonstrate that you are able to address the following:

1. Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) is a collection of plans, tools, activities and processes. List 3 of these plans, tools activities or processes and explain what they are.

2. Explain in your own words the following principles and elements of a WHSMS:

a) Commitment and policy

b) Planning

c) Implementation

d) Measurement and evaluation

e) Review and improvement

3. Section 4 of your workbook explains how to implement the WHSMS.

a) Find 3 barriers to implementing the WHSMS.

b) Provide 3 strategies for overcoming the barriers identified.

4. List 3 requirements for record keeping that address WHS, Privacy and other relevant legislations.

5. Research Comcare (through the internet) and explain in your own words what Comcare is and what Comcare does.

6. Please explain the following in your own words.

a) Acts

b) Regulations

c) Australian Standards

d) Guidelines and Codes of practice

7. Explain in your own words the following elements required to measure the success of the system:

a) Inspection, testing and monitoring

b) System audit

c) Reporting

d) Corrective action

8. Provide 3 examples WHS duty holders and explain their roles in establishing policy and maintaining WHS management system.

9. Provide 2 reasons why you need to communicate implementation needs to important stakeholders.

10. What are the 5 elements of a WHSMS structure? Explain them in your own words.

11. What is AS/NZS 4801:2001? Explain it in your own words.