HLTWHS003 Maintain workplace health and safety: Workplace Tasks
HLTWHS003
Maintain workplace health and safety
Workplace Assessment Task
Unit Purpose
The assessment tasks within this unit provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of the
knowledge and skills required to implement and monitor Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, procedures
and work practices as part of a small work team.
Elements
The following elements define the essential outcomes of this unit:
Element 1 Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks
Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes
Element 3 Support consultation, cooperation and communication
Assessment Requirements
001: Hazard and Risk Assessment
002: Monitoring Safety Procedures
003: Conduct an Emergency Evacuation/Lockdown
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Authenticity Requirements
Copying or passing off someone’s work as your own is a form plagiarism and may result in a participant’s
exclusion from a unit or the entire course.
The following activities will be considered plagiarism:
Presenting any work by another individual as one's own intentionally or unintentionally
Handing in work copied from another student.
Presenting the work of another individual or group as their own work.
Handing in work without the adequate acknowledgement of sources used, including work taken
totally or in part from the internet.
You must PRINT AND SIGN this document
Student Declaration
You must sign your completed workplace tasks and acknowledge the authenticity of your work prior to
submission to the College.
I understand my responsibility to provide assessment responses with my own materials and thoughts,
except where specifically acknowledged or taken from other sources. The material contained in these tasks
is my own work.
I understand that at any time if it is shown, that in an assessment task, a student has significantly
misrepresented material, any assessment outcome awarded to that student on the basis of this material
may be revoked including any qualification outcomes and/ or statement of attainment
Name: Signature: Date:
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Assessment Instructions
Students are required to complete a range of assessment tasks throughout the training period to demonstrate
competency in each relevant unit. To facilitate the appropriate learning and practice of developing skills
ALL workplace assessment tasks MUST be completed within a regulated children's service. Workplace
supervisors must authenticate these tasks have been completed, under supervision and to an acceptable
workplace standard for organisation policies and procedures.
Attempting assessment tasks
Students are required to provide appropriate responses to the indicated questions for each task.
Assessment Outcomes
The Early Childhood Education and Care training packages are vocational qualifications that are competency
based. For each assessment undertaken you will be assessed as Satisfactory, Not Yet Satisfactory or
Incomplete. Where students are assessed as ‘Not Yet Satisfactory’ or ‘Incomplete’ the trainer/assessor will
provide the student with feedback and guidance regarding what needs to be completed for resubmission.
Student Appeals
Students have the right to appeal an unfavourable decision or finding during assessment. All student appeals
must be made in writing using the Appeals Form and specify the particulars of the decision or finding in dispute.
Appeals must be lodged within 28 days of the decision or finding.
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Required Readings
In order to complete this unit of competency you are required to access the following key resources.
Textbook
Kearns, K. (2017). The Big Picture: Working in Early Childhood Education and Care Series (4th ed.).
Victoria: Cengage Learning Australia.
Kearns, K. (2017). The Business of Child Care: Working in Early Childhood Education and Care
Series (4th ed.). Victoria: Cengage Learning Australia.
Additional Readings for this Unit
Cancer Council. (2011). Skin cancer and outdoor work. Retrieved from:
http://www.cancer.org.au/content/pdf/PreventingCancer/BeSunsmart/Outdoor_workers_brochure
_2011.pdf (Accessed April 2017).
Safe Work Australia. Working safely in Australia information sheet. Retrieved from: safe work Australia
http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/about/publications/pages/working-safely-in-
australia-information-sheet (Accessed April 2017)
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001 Hazard and Risk Assessment
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Element 1 Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks
Essential Skills
Essential Knowledge
Activity 1
To complete this task refer to Chapter 3 of your textbook ‘The Big Picture’ and Chapter 7 of ‘The Business of
Child Care’.
For this activity you are required to conduct a workplace risk assessment on the outdoor storage shed at your
service using the checklist provided.
For each item you need to identify whether it is a hazard or not, and, where applicable document what the
hazard is. You should modify or add to the checklist to suit your service.
Complete a summary of the areas that require follow-up actions as identified from your assessment.
Document your assessment on the ‘Outdoor Storage Safety Checklist’ template.
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Workplace Task 001—Activity 1
OUTDOOR STORAGE SAFETY CHECKLIST
Item Yes/No Hazards identified Completed
Is there a clear Yes/No
pathway to the storage
shed?
Is the door easy to Yes/No
open?
Is the floor a non-slip Yes/No
surface?
Are floor surfaces Yes/No
even (e.g. no loose
tiles/cracked concrete)
If there is a ramp is it Yes/No
non-slip?
Is the doorway clear Yes/No
when door is opened?
Is there sufficient light Yes/No
to see all areas of the
shed?
Is the storage shed Yes/No
waterproof?
Is the storage shed Yes/No
free from
insects/vermin?
Is equipment easy to Yes/No
access?
Is heavy equipment Yes/No
stored so that is can
be easily accessed by
two people without
reaching or twisting?
Is similar equipment Yes/No
grouped together for
ease of access?
Is small loose Yes/No
equipment stored in
containers that are
easy to carry?
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Yes/No
Is PPE available if
needed?
Yes/No
Is any equipment
stored above shoulder
height?
Yes/No
Is shelving sturdy and
stable?
Are chemicals stored Yes/No
in the shed?
If so are they clearly
Yes/No
labelled and safely
stored?
Is there an SDS for the Yes/No
chemicals stored?
Summary of follow-up action required.
Activity 2
To complete this task refer to Chapter 3 of your textbook ‘The Big Picture’.
For this task you need to select one of the hazards, or potential hazards you have identified in Activity 1 and
complete a risk assessment following the SAFE model:
Identify the work task or activity.
Describe the identified hazard.
Assess the level of risk.
Determine what can be done to remove or reduce the risk?
Determine who will be responsible for fixing the problem and when this should be done by.
How will you determine whether the hazard has been rectified?
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Document your assessment on the ‘Risk Assessment Form’ template.
Workplace Task 001—Activity 2
Risk Assessment Form
S Spot the hazard A Assess the F Fix the By By When? E Evaluate the
Risk Problem Whom? Results
Identify the What are the Is the risk If the risk is Who will be When will it Go through the first
work task or hazards associated with the deemed responsible be 3 steps again to
activity associated hazard low, unacceptable for fixing? completed ensure risks levels
with each moderate, for the task, by? are now at an
activity or the significant or high? what will be acceptable level.
steps in each done to reduce Revised risk level.
activity? or remove the
risk?
Identify the work task or activity:
Describe the identified hazard:
Assess the risk:
Low moderate Significant/High
Likelihood of harm:
Certain to occur Very likely Possible Unlikely Rare
Fix the problem: What can be done to remove or reduce the risk?
Who should/can do this?
When should this be done?
Immediately By the end of the day In the next few days Other:
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How will you evaluate the results?
002 Monitoring Safety Procedures
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes
Element 3 Support consultation, cooperation and communication
Essential Skills
Essential Knowledge
Activity 1
To complete this task, refer to Chapter 3 of your textbook ‘The Big Picture’ and Chapter 7 of ‘The Business of
Child Care’.
You will also need to refer to your reading:
Safe Work Australia. Working safely in Australia information sheet.
For this activity you are required to communicate information on WHS to two of your colleagues.
You will need to refer your colleagues to the handout “Understanding the Work Health and Safety Act – A
Practical Guide.
Discuss with your colleagues:
The risk/hazard identified in Activity 2
Discuss how the risk/ hazard has been addressed
Inform colleagues of their role and responsibilities
Inform colleagues of any WH&S procedures they will need to follow
Discuss any manual handling requirements and any PPE needed to undertake the task
Provide a demonstration of manual handling practice to your colleagues.
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Document your assessment on the ‘Communicating WHS Information’ template.
Workplace Task 002—Activity 1
Communicating WHS Information
Date of Meeting:
Each colleague is required to sign the declaration below to confirm their participation.
Attendee 1 Name:
Declaration
I have been informed of the identified WHS hazards.
I have received and understood the information provided to me by the student about the WHS
hazards and my responsibility to address the identified risk.
The student has explained to me how to correctly use PPE in regard to my ‘Duty of Care’.
The student clearly informed me of the manual handling procedures
The student has provided me with a demonstration of hazardous manual task procedures.
I have a clear understanding of the information presented to me YES/NO
Please Comment:
_________________________________________________________________________
Attendee Name: Signature: Date:
Attendee 2 Name:
Declaration
I have been informed of the identified WHS hazards.
I have received and understood the information provided to me by the student about the WHS
hazards and my responsibility to address the identified risk.
The student has explained to me how to correctly use PPE in regard to my ‘Duty of Care’.
The student clearly informed me of the importance of following hazardous manual task
procedures
The student has provided me with a demonstration of hazardous manual task procedures.
I have a clear understanding of the information presented to me YES/NO
Please Comment:
_________________________________________________________________________
Attendee Name: Signature: Date:
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Student Evaluation of Meeting
I was well prepared for Y N Comment:
the meeting.
I understood the Y N Comment:
content that I was
presenting to my
colleagues.
I clearly explained Y N Comment:
‘Duty of Care’ in
relation to WHS.
I was clearly able to Y N Comment:
discuss the correct use
of PPE in relation to
‘Duty of Care’.
I was clearly able to Y N Comment:
explain the importance
of manual handling
within an education
and care service.
I was able to Y N Comment:
accurately and
effectively provide a
demonstration of
manual handling.
Comment on any other reflections on the meeting and/or content discussed.
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Activity 2
Manual Handling is an important WHS procedure which aims to protect employees from the risk of
musculoskeletal injuries such as soft tissue injuries, sprains, repetitive strain injuries, joint injuries and back
and neck injuries as a result of incorrect procedures when lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing.
For this task you are required to monitor manual handling techniques used by two team members. Before you
begin this task you should seek their permission to observe them in the workplace.
Use the observation checklist to record the lifting technique of educators. Do not identify the educator by
name
When observing try to be unobtrusive. Tick or cross to indicate if you observed the correct lifting techniques.
The comments section can be used to note any ideas for corrective action.
After completing your observation document on your findings and recommend corrective action or training
needs.
Document your assessment on the ‘Monitoring Correct Lifting Techniques’ template.
Workplace Task 002—Activity 2
Monitoring Correct Lifting Techniques
Educator : One Description of lift: Date:
Technique X or Comments
Move the object
close to the body, or
move close to the
object.
Grip and securely
hold the object.
Squat, bending at the
knees, one knee
close to the ground to
lift object/child from a
low level. Keep back
straight and breast
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bone elevated.
Stand up without
twisting or stretching.
Place object in
position without
stretching or twisting.
Educator: Two Description of lift: Date:
Technique X or Comments
Move the object
close to the body, or
move close to the
object.
Grip and securely
hold the object.
Squat, bending at the
knees, one knee
close to the ground to
lift object/child from a
low level. Keep back
straight and breast
bone elevated.
Stand up without
twisting or stretching.
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Place object in
position without
stretching or twisting.
Analysis of Observations
What are your findings?
What Recommendations do you have for quality Improvement?
003 Conduct an Emergency Evacuation/ Lockdown
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes
Element 3 Support consultation, cooperation and communication
Essential Skills
Essential Knowledge
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Activity 1
To complete this task refer to Chapter 3 of your textbook ‘The Big Picture’ and Chapter 7 of ‘The Business of
Child Care’.
This task requires you to contribute to and evaluate a practice drill of an emergency evacuation or lockdown of
the service. In conjunction with your workplace supervisor choose any relevant type of emergency situation for
the procedure e.g. fire, snake, chemical hazard etc.
The evacuation or lockdown procedure must be conducted in accordance with the Emergency Policy and
Procedures of the service. You should read the policy and discuss the procedures with your workplace
supervisor so that you are clear about your role and responsibilities. Your supervisor will explain your role and
responsibility as a lead person in managing the evacuation/lockdown.
Each member of the team will have already been assigned a specific role in the evacuation/lockdown
procedure – you should familiarise yourself with each person’s role before the evacuation/lockdown rehearsal.
You should also familiarise yourself with all exits and assembly points that will be used for the evacuation
/lockdown procedure.
You will need to talk to your workplace supervisor to arrange a suitable time for the evacuation/lockdown to
take place.
Once the practice drill has been completed, document the details of the emergency and conduct an evaluation
of the procedure and outcomes:
What worked well?
Were there any problems/issues?
What leadership skills did you draw on to manage the evacuation?
Comment on the communication strategies used between team members.
What did you learn about the challenges of conducting an emergency evacuation?
Your report should be signed off by your workplace supervisor before it is submitted for assessment.
Document your assessment on the ‘Emergency Evacuation/Lockdown Record’ template.
Workplace Task 003—Activity 1
Emergency Evacuation/Lockdown Record
Details of Emergency
Date of Emergency: Time:
Nature of Emergency:
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Location of Emergency on the Premises:
Emergency Procedures Followed: Lockdown / Evacuation
Name of individual alerting staff to emergency:
Emergency Services Notified? YES NO
Name of Service Notified:
By Whom: Time of Notification:
Amount of time taken to evacuate/lockdown the premises:
Staff Present: (Use initials only)
Other adults present: (Use initials only)
Were all staff/visitors accounted for? YES NO
If NO, please specify who was missing, their location and the reason for not being notified of the
emergency.
Number of children present:
Were all children accounted for? YES NO
If NO, please specify who was missing, their location and the reason for not being notified of the
emergency.
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Analysis of Emergency Evacuation/Lockdown Procedures
What worked well?
Where there any issue/s with the emergency evacuation and/or lockdown process? If YES, please
specify the issue/s and any actions you propose to address these.
What leadership skills did you draw on during the evacuation?
Comment on the communication strategies used between team members and how effective they were.
What did you learn about the challenges of conducting an emergency evacuation/lockdown?
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