Control element from the hierarchy of control

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Q1. What is risk control?

 

Q2:       State the control element from the hierarchy of control used in each situation.

  • A generator on the premises used for blackouts is extremely noisy so you decide to enclose it
  • A chemical cleaner is causing a staff member to become nauseous, so you decide to use a less toxic, non-allergenic substance
  • A very tall staff member is getting back and neck aches due to their low desk so you redesign their workstation
  • Customers often break glassware in your nightclub, so you decide to use plastic instead

Q3:      To properly implement existing risk control measures, you need to develop written procedures which nominate the roles and responsibilities of personnel. List the four main procedures to develop in this area of your WHS management system.

 

Q4:      A staff member has told you that one of the delivery trolleys has a wobbly wheel that appears ready to fall off. Describe what you would do.

 

Q5:      In relation to your response to Q19, what information would you communicate to employees and how?

 

Q6:      The WHS Act requires employers to give employees the training they need to perform their work safely and without risk to their health. State the training you’re required to provide by law.

 

Q7:       What is a senior manager’s responsibility regarding WHS training?

 

Q8:      Identify four responsibilities of employees.

 

Q9:      How should you document employee WHS responsibilities?

 

Q10:       What is the purpose of a code of practice? Provide three examples from your workplace.

 

Q11:        Using your research skills, find two WHS codes of practice related to your area of work and complete the details below.