Consultative process in WHS and its purpose

Q1:         Briefly evaluate and describe the structure, unique characteristics, and operational needs of your organisation. How is this relevant to the design of your WHS system?

Q2:         In your organisation who will you consult with to ensure you develop a WHS system that suits your organisation’s specific needs?

Q3:         Describe the consultative process in WHS and its purpose.

Q4:         Employers have a duty of care to make sure no one is injured while at work or affected by the activities of the workplace. List four things an employer must do to comply with their duty of care.

Q5:     List four of the employer’s legal obligations.

Q6:      State the WHS responsibilities which have been allocated to you as a senior manager as defined in your job description.

Q7:         List four reasons why it is important to investigate and respond promptly to WHS issues that are brought to your attention.

Q8:         According to the WHS Act, whose responsibility is it to provide a safe workplace?

Q9:         The WHS Act requires every workplace to take a systematic approach to WHS consultation and defines situations when consultation should take place. List the six situations.

Q10:      What is an HSC?

Q11:       List four responsibilities of a workplace HSC.

Q12:      List four types of hazards that OHS or WHS legislation requires to be identified. Provide an example for each one.

Q13:       Identify two procedures you could use to identify hazards on an ongoing basis

Q14:      What is a risk assessment?

Q15:       Explain how to use a risk priority chart for risk assessment.