Communicate WHS information to personnel in a systemic way

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Q1: In your workplace, where are the WHS policies and procedures located so they’re accessible to staff? How are they communicated to you?

 

Q2: Describe some strategies you can use to ensure you communicate WHS information to personnel in a systemic way.

 

Q3: In your workplace, how does reviewing near miss reports assess the effectiveness of your WHS system? Explain using an example.

 

Q4: Describe how you get hold of hazard identification and risk assessment template documents that incorporate assessment criteria for assessing risks.

 

Q5: Identify five people or groups you should consult with when designing and eliciting feedback on the WHS management system.

 

Q6:      List five benefits of ongoing consultation with a range of personnel to elicit feedback on WHS policies, procedures and practices.

 

Q7: Identify the WHS information you need to communicate to staff. List at least six.

 

Q8: How can you access and get updated information on the Acts, regulations or codes of practice which apply to you? How is this achieved in your workplace?

 

Q9: You must be able to develop comprehensive WHS policies. Write a brief outline of what information you should include in a WHS policy.

 

Q10: A staff member has slipped, fallen, split their head on a piece of equipment and is lying unconscious on the floor. Describe the steps you would take to respond to this incident from beginning to end.

 

Q11: Describe how you should store WHS records and reports such as accident and incident reports.

 

Q12: List ten records you need to monitor and maintain as part of your established WHS record keeping system.

 

Q13: Under what conditions must you report accidents and incidents to the regulatory authority in your state/territory? What is the main reason for reporting them?

 

Q14: Health, safety and security records are legal documents used as evidence in case of legal action. They’re also referred to by other staff, medical experts and WorkCover authorities. How do you make sure these documents are legible and accurate?

 

Q15:       Outline the steps you would take to develop and implement a WHS training plan.