WHS codes of practice related to your area of work

Q1: Using your research skills, find two WHS codes of practice related to your area of work and complete the details below.

Q2: Using your workplace, list six consultative processes you could use when consulting with staff about WHS. List the methods that are most efficient in your workplace.

Q3: We are in the process of completely overhauling our WHS system. While we plan to involve all staff, Jacob, one of the supervisors, has been working at our hotel longer than anyone. You want to get as much feedback and information from him as possible. What would be the best way to do this so we can have a meaningful consultation?

Q4: Using the scenario in the previous question, what would be the best way to consult with all the other departmental staff for this initial fact-finding phase of developing the WHS system?

Q5: When are you legally required to conduct a hazard inspection?

Q6: State five ways you can take a lead role in assessing and controlling risks in your workplace.

Q7: A staff member has reported that the new patisserie chef has been using milk crates, standing on tiptoes and stretching up to reach ingredients on the top shelf which is too high for them to easily reach. Your organisation doesn’t have a stepladder and you’ll need to complete paperwork to requisition one. What would you do?

Q8: Explain how to evaluate, assess the effectiveness of and review your risk management system.

Q9: State the steps you would take to improve systems following your assessment.

Q10:  What is the purpose of consulting with staff and reviewing WHS reports and statistics?

Q11: What communication skills can you encourage staff to develop to get their ongoing feedback on WHS policies, procedures, and practices?

Q12: What methods of consultation are used in your workplace when developing policies and procedures?