SITXWHS002 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks Student Assessment Task

Assessment Details
Qualification Code/Title SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Assessment Type Assessment – 1 Time allowed
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National Code/Title SITXWHS002 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
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Instructions to the Candidates
 This assessment is to be completed according to the instructions given below in this document.
 Should you not answer the tasks correctly, you will be given feedback on the results and gaps in knowledge. You will be
entitled to one (1) resubmit in showing your competence with this unit.
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 Please refer to the College re-submission and re-sit policy for more information.
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assessor immediately.
 Please read the Tasks carefully then complete all Tasks.
 To be deemed competent for this unit you must achieve a satisfactory result with tasks of this Assessment along with a
satisfactory result for another Assessment.
 This is an Open book assessment which you will do in your own time but complete in the time designated by your
assessor. Remember, that it must be your own work and if you use other sources then you must reference these
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Assessment instructions
Assessment Task 1: Written questions

Task summary
This is an open-book test, to be completed in the classroom.
A time limit of 1 hour to answer the questions is provided.
You need to answer all of the written questions correctly.
Your answers must be word processed and sent to the assessor as an email attachment.

Required
 Access to textbooks and other learning materials.

 Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access.

Timing
Your assessor will advise you of the due date of this assessment.

Submit
 Answers to all questions.

Assessment criteria
All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the
task satisfactorily.

Resubmission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on your performance by the assessor. The feedback will indicate if
you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide
you with written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate
satisfactory performance. Reassessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel you have been dealt
with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not
understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you
when attempting any part of the assessment.

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Written answer question guidance

The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”,
which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to
provide the type of response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.

Analyse: when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify
important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two
paragraphs long.
Compare: when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more
things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you
are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Contrast: when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more
things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are
expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Describe: when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable
qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Discuss: when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important
issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a
response one or two paragraphs long.
Evaluate: when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for and
against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Examine: when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you
should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis.
Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Explain: when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why
something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three
sentences long.
Identify: when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly
describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three
sentences long.
List: when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state
information in a list format.
Outline: when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points,
Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Summarise: when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving
the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

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Assessment Task 1 Instructions as provided to students

Provide answers to all the questions below:

1. Access your state or territory legislation and then answer the following questions:

a. When, where and how hazards must be Hazards in the workplace must be identified immediately in
identified? order for low risks to occur. Everyone was told to return
home safely. Pest, for example,

Some hazards include the work environment and lighting.

b. When, where and how risk assessments To be able to manage risk, you must first recognize the
must be conducted potential hazards in the workplace.
This is accomplished by conducting a risk assessment.
When there is only a limited understanding of a hazard or
risk, risk assessments must be performed.

c. Explain consultation requirements in Consultation is required by law. Consultation should be a

relation to the hazard identification and two-way conversation that takes into account the
risk assessment process. geographical location, availability, and diversity of workers.
Consultation that works:

 takes into account workplace culture

 is led by senior management

 provides input and feedback

d. Explain the purpose of WHS committees The goal of WHS committees is to promote health and safety
and their importance in regards to while also improving worker safety and cooperation between
consultation. workers and employers.
Their importance is to manage health and safety risks,
including finding solutions to health and safety concerns and
working collaboratively.

e. Explain the purpose of WHS WHS representatives are responsible for representing all
representatives and their importance in workgroup members in health and safety matters.
regards to consultation.

Their significance is that they increase employee

involvement, assist employers in identifying potential risks,
and many other benefits.

f. Outline two record keeping requirements The two record-keeping requirements for
relating to hazards and risks.
Hazards and risks provide:

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 useful data for analysis

 cost analysis

Outcome ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory

Comment

2. Identify an organisation of your choice within the hospitality industry. This can be one you are
familiar with and can access information about (e.g. through the Internet) or your workplace where
you have already completed your work placement.
a. What group risk assessment The following risk assessment mechanisms are commonly
mechanisms does the organisation used by organizations:
commonly use. Describe at least two.
 Recognize the dangers

 Go over your assessment and update it as needed.

b. Describe the format of hazard These three steps can be used at work to help prevent
identification and risk assessment accidents.
templates that the organisation uses and
Identify the Danger (Hazard Identification)
how they are used.
Risk Evaluation (Risk Assessment)
Changes Must Be Made (Risk Control)

c. What commonly used methods does the Measurement and testing of the work environment, such as
organisation use for identifying hazards noise monitoring and electrical testing, are common methods
in the workplace? used by organizations to identify hazards in the workplace.

d. What commonly used methods does the The following are the most commonly used methods for
organisation use for assessing risks to assessing safety risks in organizations:
safety?
 Identify your hazards.

 Assess the risk level.

Outcome ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory

Comment

3. Thinking about the hospitality industry and typical hazards and the systematic methods used to assess
risk, answer the following questions:
a. Describe two typical hazards. Hazards of ergonomics: this type of injury affects the back,
shoulders, hand, and neck.
Chemical hazards: this is dependent on the employee's
preparation of chemicals such as cleaning and paint.

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b. List two injuries/illnesses/consequences *gas leak burns hand

that could result from the hazards?
*fall in workplace due to wet flooring

c. What are the overall consequences of a That type of risk could result from the identified hazards, and
worker being exposed to the hazards a worker must be aware of the risks that cause damage and
identified? the severity of the injury or harm.

d. For the hazards you have identified, Risk assessment necessitates the completion of risk analysis
what is the probability that an incident or and risk evaluation. As a result of the risks, you are more
injury will occur? Think about this in aware of the hazards and can respond appropriately.
terms of a risk assessment legend.

e. For the hazards you have identified, It is critical to understand whether your risk assessment was
what would you say is the overall risk thorough and accurate. It is also critical to ensure that any
level for the identified hazards? Think workplace changes have not introduced new hazards or
about this in terms of a risk assessment elevated hazards that were previously ranked as low priority
legend. to a higher priority.
It is recommended that you review your assessment on a
regular basis to ensure that your control methods are
effective.

Outcome ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory

Comment

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4. Thinking about the hospitality industry and the hierarchy of control, answer the following
questions:
a. Explain the hierarchy of control. The hierarchy of control is a system for reducing workplace
risks. This step-by-step approach to risk elimination or
reduction.

b. Identify a typical hazard for which To reduce the risk or hazard, substitute a substance,
substituting a safe system of work would method, or material.
be a suitable control. Describe the
hazard and the isolating measure.

c. Identify a typical hazard for which Keep the hazard away from the workplace or people.
isolating the hazard would be a suitable
Chemical storage room, laboratory kept locked except to
control. Describe the hazard and the
authorized personnel, lock out procedures on faulty
isolating measure.
equipment, and appropriate machinery guarding

d. Identify a typical hazard for which Modify existing machinery or plant or purchase new
engineering controls a suitable control. machinery or plant to provide a physical solution, such as
Describe the hazard and the engineering trolleys, hoists, or cranes.
control.

e. Identify a typical hazard for which Create work methods or procedures to reduce risk
administrative controls would be a conditions, such as
suitable control. Describe the hazard and
Safe operating procedures in writing
the administrative control.
Job rotation to limit the number of hours spent on difficult
jobs
Employees are trained in proper operating procedures.

f. Identify a typical hazard for which PPE provides the least amount of protection and should only
personal protective equipment would be be used as a last resort to deal with the hazard if it cannot be
a suitable control. Describe the hazard removed or reduced by other means, for example. Chemical
and the PPE. handling requires the use of gloves, safety glasses, and
aprons.
Eye protection from flying particles.
Safety boots keep your feet safe.

g. Identify a hazard for which combined The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling
controls would be appropriate. Describe hazards is ongoing. As a result, at least every three years,
the hazard and the combined control evaluate the effectiveness of your hazard assessment and
measures which would be appropriate. control measures. When there is a change in the workplace,
such as a new work system, tools, machinery, or equipment,
make sure to conduct a hazard and risk assessment.
Keeping a record of the risk management process is useful
for future reviews or risk assessments because it
demonstrates decision-making processes and informs how

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controls were intended to be implemented.

Outcome ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory

Comment

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5. Thinking about the hospitality industry and measures to eliminate or control health and safety risks,
answer the following questions:
a. Describe two typical risks and a measure Risk control measures are an important tool for preventing
that can be used to control each risk. workplace accidents and injuries. They should be part of the
company's larger health and safety plan, providing a method
to identify, control, and reduce workplace risks.

b. If you were responsible for the risks, A risk assessment is a thorough examination of your
above, describe how would you make workplace to identify those things, situations, processes, and
sure the controls are implemented. so on that may cause harm, especially to people. After
identifying the risk, you must analyze and assess its
likelihood and severity.
Once this determination has been made, you can then
decide what measures should be put in place to effectively
eliminate or control the harm.

c. Explain why suggestions for ways of Risk management that is systematic and effective improves
eliminating or controlling risks are useful. worker health and safety as well as productivity. Eliminating
and controlling workplace risks aids in the prevention and
reduction of workplace injuries, illnesses, and associated
costs.

d. Explain why sometimes it can be As a result, workplaces where employees actively contribute
important to refer to a senior staff to health and safety often have lower occupational risk levels
member regarding a decision on and accident rates1. The following are the primary reasons
implementing controls. why employees should actively participate in management
decisions:
Worker participation aids in the development of effective
methods of worker protection.

Outcome ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory

Comment

6. Describe each of the following methods for identifying hazards.

a. Conducting site safety audits determine the risk and the level of risk in the workplace
Determine the strengths and weaknesses in your safety
procedures.
Check to see if your safety procedures are legally compliant.

b. Completing safety checklists When a process is changed or new or modified equipment is

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introduced, a workplace inspection will be performed before

the equipment is used. For this task, a Hazard Inspection
Checklist should be used.

c. Inspecting workplace Managers and employees must conduct ongoing inspections

as part of their job duties.
These inspections identify hazardous conditions and either
immediately correct them or report them for corrective action.

d. Observing daily activities responsibilities, and that they adhere to the health and safety
requirements, in addition to correcting any hazards that arise
on a daily basis

e. Investigating accidents and incidents If an incident occurs in the workplace, anyone involved in the
incident or a witness to the incident must complete a
Workplace Incident Form.

f. Reviewing injury or illness registers n the event of an injury, the first person on the scene should
contact the First Aid Officer or an emergency number.

Evaluation of operational performance.

g. Monitoring workplace environment Implement improvements to operational processes.

Gather relevant information.
Analyze all information gathered.
Engage your workforce.

h. Investigating staff complaints or reports All meetings will be documented, and action plans to
of safety concerns address issues will be developed as needed.

i. Review of staff feedback via consultative All meetings will be recorded, and action plans to address
processes including meetings, surveys issues will be created as needed.
and suggestion box submissions

Outcome ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory

Comment

7. Consider the list of people below and describe a role they may have in the assessment of risk
within an organisation.
a. Contractors is in charge of overseeing a construction site on a daily
basis, managing vendors and trades, and communicating
information to all parties involved throughout the course of a
building project.

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b. Managers to communicate an organization's risk policies and

processes They provide hands-on development of risk
models involving market, credit, and operational risk, as well
as assurance that controls are functioning properly and
research and analytical support.

c. WHS committee members Facilitate collaboration in developing and implementing

worker safety measures. Assist in the development of health
and safety standards, rules, and procedures.

d. WHS representatives The main role is to represent workers on workplace health

and safety issues, monitor the measures taken by the
employer, and investigate complaints from their work group
members. investigate anything that could endanger the
health and safety of the workers they represent

e. Peers and colleagues A colleague can be anyone at your workplace, whether she
is a superior or works in a position lower than yours.
A peer, on the other hand, is someone of equal standing to
you in terms of job responsibility or salary.

f. Staff under supervision Staff and volunteers who are well-supervised stay with the
organization. It gives them the impression that someone
cares whether or not they do a good job, and that there is a
solid structure in place to help them if they run into problems.
These are the factors that keep people happy at work and
encourage them to stay.

g. Supervisors A supervisor is in charge of a small group of employees'

productivity and actions. The supervisor has a variety of
managerial roles, responsibilities, and powers.

h. Tourism suppliers. To draw conclusions from empirical analysis for the inclusion
of risks in the risk management model and to make
recommendations on how the risk management model can
be implemented by tourism industry stakeholders.

Outcome ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory

Comment

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