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1 Unit details Unit code: Unit name: Unit purpose: BSBWHS201A Contribute to health and safety of self and others This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in work health and safety (WHS) processes to protect own health and safety, and that of others. For further information about this unit go to: Unit outcome: This unit is not graded. Your result will be recorded as: achieved competence (AC) or not competent (NC), or not competent (NC), achieved competence (AC), competent with credit (CC), competent with distinction (CD). You must meet the criteria for competence but are not obliged to attempt the grading criteria. Your TAFE transcript will indicate the unit is graded and show your result but will not indicate whether you chose to attempt the grading criteria or not. For more information on assessment see your Course Assessment Overview. Elements and performance criteria 1. Work safely 1.1 Follow provided safety procedures and instructions when conducting work 1.2 Carry out pre-start systems and equipment checks according to workplace procedures 1.3 Follow workplace procedures for responding to emergency incidents 2. Implement work safety 2.1 Identify designated persons for reporting queries and concerns requirements about safety in the workplace 2.2 Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons, and record them according to workplace procedures 2.3 Identify and implement WHS procedures and work instructions 2.4 Identify and report emergency incidents and injuries to designated persons according to workplace procedures 2.5 Identify WHS duty holders in own work area and their duties 3. Participate in WHS 3.1 Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections and other WHS consultative processes consultative activities 3.2 Raise WHS issues with designated persons according to organisational procedures 3.3 Take actions to eliminate workplace hazards and reduce risks Pre-requisite units: Nil Unit code: BSBWHS201A Created: 10/2/2015 [ 1 of 7 ]

2 Assessment plan To demonstrate competence in this unit, you must successfully complete each of the following assessments: Assessment 1 Task 1: Written test Task 2: Workplace inspection form Task 3: WHS Meeting Due: Week 7 Assessment conditions Item Student is required to provide materials and equipment Teacher is required to provide material and equipment Additional resources Submission instructions Location Conditions USB Notes provided n/a Submit all work in a folder with the unit number, your initials and task number by to your tutor. Kingscliff Additional information Assessment overview: This unit is not graded. Your final result will be recorded as NC or AC.! This unit will be assessed through 1 event. This is a written test, workplace inspection and WHS meeting agenda.! Every assessment event must be successfully completed in order to demonstrate competence in this unit.! If you do not successfully complete an assessment event you may be given the opportunity to undertake another assessment. This must be negotiated with your teacher. Should you be unsuccessful in the 2nd attempt, you may need to pay an additional fee.! You will receive feedback on each assessment and this feedback will be posted on the course website.! If you want to view your results at any time, the online student support services can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-services. Alternatively consult the help section of the course website.! All TAFE students are eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). For more information go to If you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully completing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about reasonable adjustment. This is the Unit code: BSBWHS201A Created: 10/2/2015 [ 2 of 7 ]

3 adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition and may include providing a support person or extra time. The assessment criteria cannot be altered.! If you do not agree with the mark/grade given for your assessment task, you may appeal the assessment decision. You should first discuss the assessment result with your teacher. If you are not satisfied with the outcome of that discussion contact the course coordinator.! For more information on assessment, refer to Every Student's Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSW which is available on the TAFE internet site at: Assessment instructions This assessment consists of written test, workplace inspection and WHS meeting agenda. This task must be entirely your own work. Prepare your assessment in a folder BSBWHS201A_YOUR INITIALS, Task 1.docx Task 2.docx, Task 3.docx. Include your name in the footer of the document. Submit a zipped folder either by or usb to your tutor. Assessment Summary Your assessment is located on the website Cert II IT Assessment task 1 of 3 Written Test with 10 questions to demonstrate an understanding of Work Health and Safety in the workplace. Assessment task 2 of 3 Workplace Inspection Form to demonstrate your skills in identifying and reporting workplace hazards. Assessment task 3 of 3 WHS Meeting Agenda to demonstrate your skills in effectively communicating WHS issues to the person responsible for WHS, which uses the information collected in Task 2 to write a list of agenda items for discussion at the next WHS meeting. Unit code: BSBWHS201A Created: 10/2/2015 [ 3 of 7 ]

4 BSBWHS201A Contribute to health and safety of self and others Assessment 1 of 1 NOTE: You must satisfactorily complete all tasks in this event to be deemed competent in this unit. Elements of competency assessed 1. Work safely 2. Implement workplace safety requirements 3. Participate in OHS consultative processes 4. Follow safety procedures Instructions: This assessment consists of a written test, workplace inspection and WHS meeting agenda This is an ungraded unit This task must be entirely your own work. Submit the following items: A folder BSBWHS201A_YOUR INITIALS, Task 1.docx Task 2.docx, Task 3.docx. Include your name in the footer of the document. Send a zipped folder to your assessor via or submit via USB Unit code: BSBWHS201A Created: 10/2/2015 [ 4 of 7 ]

5 Task 1 - Written Test Compile your answers to your written test in a document. Include the question with your completed answer underneath. Question 1: WorkCover is the NSW state authority responsible for overseeing the Work Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice. Access the WorkCover website and read the employee (worker) and employer (PBCU) responsibilities. What is your understanding of the legal requirement for you to work in accordance with your organisational Work Health and Safety procedures? Question 2: When starting work with an organisation what information should you be provided in your workplace induction about WHS? Question 3: Name four (4) major causes of workplace accidents relevant to the IT environment and briefly explain how you could prevent these accidents happening. Question 4: To ensure a safe workplace a Hazard Management Strategy should be implemented This strategy includes hazard identification, assessment and the development of a control strategy. a) To contribute to a safe workplace look around the workplace and identify and list any hazards you can see. b) Assess one of these hazards (risk rating) and suggest a control strategy for the hazard you have identified. c) Does this hazard require advice from an expert in this area? d) How would you communicate this hazard to the designated person in your organisation? Question 5: Why is low humidity an issue in the IT workplace? How can humidity be controlled? Question 6 What is Ergonomics? Why is ergonomics important in the IT office environment? Unit code: BSBWHS201A Created: 10/2/2015 [ 5 of 7 ]

6 Question 7: You have been asked to give advice to a new employee on setting up their workstation. How far should a monitor be positioned from the user? Where should you position the keyboard in relation to the user and the monitor? Question 8: Why is it important to have regular rest breaks and exercise when entering data into a computer and what is the suggested time interval between rest breaks? Question 9: List two (2) commonly used signs or safety symbols you would see in an IT organisation. Question 10: Name some of the functions of the Health and Safety committee (HSC). Give an example of how you can contribute to the HSC. Task 2 Workplace Inspection The purpose of this task is to demonstrate your skills in identifying and reporting workplace hazards. The WHS Committee has requested a safety inspection of the workplace. Using the WHS inspection form provided in Task 2 BSBOHS301A_answers.docx conduct an inspection of your workplace according to WHS procedures. Your inspection should include: Identification of any potential health and safety risks Any behaviours that may have WHS implications Display of Emergency Incidents procedures Appropriate signs or symbols or notices displayed for the work area Fill out the form with recommended actions required to eliminate or alleviate any issues that you consider may pose an WHS risk. Unit code: BSBWHS201A Created: 10/2/2015 [ 6 of 7 ]

7 Task 3 - OHS Meeting Agenda The purpose of this task is to demonstrate your skills in effectively communicating OHS issues to the person responsible for OHS. Using the information gathered in Task 2 on the WHS Inspection Form, write a list of agenda items for discussion at the next WHS meeting using the Task 3 Agenda template. Unit code: BSBWHS201A Created: 10/2/2015 [ 7 of 7 ]