Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety MSL944002

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Practical Task 1: Perform all work safely

Task description:

This task requires you to perform all work safely.

Tasks may include test work, calibrations or maintaining equipment.

Task instructions:

Follow your organisational policies and procedures to safely perform test work, calibrations or maintaining equipment in the presence of your assessor.

Use established work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel

Clean, care for and store equipment, materials and reagents as required

Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts

Ensure safe disposal of laboratory/hazardous wastes

Ensure hazard controls and PPE appropriate to the work requirements are available and functional

Your performance must meet the criteria listed in the following Evidence Checklist.

Instructions to the Assessor:

Complete the Observation column in the Evidence Checklist.

Evidence Checklist for Practical Task 1: Perform all work safely

Description of task.:

The following performance criteria must be met for this practical task by observation only.

Date:

Date:

Date:

Tick the relevant columns. During the demonstration:

Did the student:

1^stattempt

2^ndattempt

3^rdattempt

Yes

P

No

O

Yes

P

No

O

Yes

P

No

O

Perform all work safely:

Use established work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel

Clean, care for and store equipment, materials and reagents as required

Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts

Ensure safe disposal of laboratory/hazardous wastes

Ensure others in the work group are able to implement safe work practices

Ensure hazard controls and PPE appropriate to the work requirements are available and functional

Apply knowledge of:

Common work health and safety (WHS) terminology, such as hazard, physical hazard, risk and risk management

Location and purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Use, care and storage requirements for PPE used in work areas

Standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, laboratory manuals, operators manuals and manufacturers operating manuals relating to WHS

?Attempt 1

Assessor feedback:

?S

?NYS

?Attempt 2

Assessor feedback:

?S

?NYS

?Attempt 3

Assessor feedback:

?S

?NYS

The students performance is (please circle):

Satisfactory

Not-Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Practical Task 2: Participate in risk management processes

Task description:

This task requires you to participate in risk management processes.

Instructions for the student:

Provide evidence that you have participated in risk assessments to identify and analyse risks, including:

Reported and addressed any identified hazards and inadequacies in existing risk controls within level of responsibility and according to workplace procedures

Supported the implementation of procedures to control risk (based on the hierarchy of control)

Participate in risk assessments to identify and analyse risks.

Evidence must show you have performedthe above.

Evidence must meet the criteria listed in the following Evidence Checklist.

If you are unable to provide sufficient evidence, you must complete the following task.

Task instructions:

Follow your organisational policies and procedures to participate in risk management processes:

Do a walkthrough of your work area looking to identify existing hazards.

Complete the Risk Assessment Report provided by:

oListing each hazard identified (to a maximum of 4 hazards)

oAssessing the risk of each hazard

oAssessing existing control measures for inadequacies (to a maximum of 2 controls)

oIf inadequate, address the hazard (within your level of responsibility and according to workplace procedures)

Draft an email to your supervisor including the completed Risk Assessment Report asking for acknowledgement of the report.

We encourage you to use your workplace templates and systems to complete this task, however, if these are not available you may use the templates provided.

Instructions to the Assessor:

Complete the workplace evidence (WE) column in the checklist below with any workplace documentation submitted by the student. Provide a number for each workplace document then list the details in the Workplace Evidence Submitted section.

If the student performs the task, complete the Task Completion column in the Evidence Checklist.

Risk Assessment Report

Prepared by

Date

Work Area

Reported to

Hazard

Risk Level

Existing Control?

1

2

3

4

Hazard

New Control Implemented

1

2

Risk Assessment Matrix

Likelihood

Consequence

Not significant

Minor

Moderate

Major

Severe

Almost Certain

Medium

High

Very High

Very High

Very High

Likely

Medium

High

High

Very High

Very High

Possible

Low

Medium

High

High

Very High

Unlikely

Low

Low

Medium

Medium

High

Rare

Low

Low

Low

Low

Medium

Risk Rating:

Assessed Risk level

Actions

?

Low

Manage by routine procedures.

?

Moderate

Management responsibility must be specified.

?

High

Senior management attention needed.

?

Very High

Immediate action required.

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Subject:

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Evidence Checklist for Practical Task 2: Participate in risk management processes

Commencement date of the Activity:

The following performance criteria must be met for this practical task either by workplace evidence or task completion.

Task Completion

Workplace evidence

Tick the relevant columns for task completion and/or workplace evidence.

Did the student:

Yes

P

No

O

WE

P

WE

Doc No.

Participate in risk management processes:

Report and address any identified hazards and inadequacies in existing risk controls within level of responsibility and according to workplace procedures

Ensure records of incidents in the work area and other required documentation are accurately completed and maintained according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements

Practice the following:

Writing skills to prepare brief WHS reports for supervisors.

Apply knowledge of:

Common work health and safety (WHS) terminology, such as hazard, physical hazard, risk and risk management

Examples of hazards relevant to the work area and ways of addressing these using the hierarchy of control

Suggested workplace evidence:

Emails and email threads about participating in risk management processes

Completed Risk assessments and analyses

Completed JSA forms

Hazard Report forms

Sensitive, commercial, and irrelevant information may be redacted from these documents as required.

All Evidence Submitted:

Doc No

Doc Name

Assessor feedback:

The students performance is (please circle):

Satisfactory

Not-Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Practical Task 3: Ensure others in the work group are able to implement safe work practices

Task description:

This task requires you to ensure others in the work group are able to implement safe work. practices by communicating and consulting a work group on WHS issues relevant to the work role.

Instructions for the student:

Provide evidence that you have ensured others in the work group are able to implement safe work practices communicating and consulting your work group, including:

Informed and consulted a work group on WHS issues relevant to the work role

Provide and communicate current information about WHS policies, procedures and programs to others

Ensured hazards and control measures relating to work responsibilities are known by those in the work area

Provided support to those in the work area to implement procedures to support safety

Identified and address training needs within level of responsibility

Ensured workplace procedures are clearly defined, documented and followed

Encouraged and followed up others to identify and report hazards in the work area

Ensured that workplace procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies are available and known by work group

Resolved, or promptly referred to appropriate personnel, matters raised relating to WHS.

Evidence must show you have performedthe above.

Evidence must meet the criteria listed in the following Evidence Checklist.

If you are unable to provide sufficient evidence, you must complete the following task.

Task instructions:

Follow your organisational policies and procedures to:

Meet with your work group to provide and communicate and current information about WHS policies, procedures and programs. Use the meeting to:

oInform and consult your work group on WHS issues relevant to the work role Ensure hazards and control measures relating to work responsibilities are known

oProvide support to implement procedures to support safety

oEnsure that workplace procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies are available and known by work group

oEnsure workplace procedures are clearly defined, documented and followed

Identify any deviation from identified procedures and report and address within level of responsibility

Encourage the team to identify and report hazards in the work area

Housekeeping standards in the work area are maintained

Submit all evidence to your assessor:

oMeeting agenda/s showing the items scheduled for discussion

oMeeting minutes/s showing items discussed and any resulting actions

oAll emails between yourself and your work group pertaining to safe work practices

We encourage you to use your workplace templates and systems to complete this task, however, if these are not available you may use the templates provided.

Instructions to the Assessor:

Complete the workplace evidence (WE) column in the checklist below with any workplace documentation submitted by the student. Provide a number for each workplace document then list the details in the Workplace Evidence Submitted section.

If the student performs the task, complete the Task Completion column in the Evidence Checklist.

Meeting Agenda

Meeting title

Date

Time

Location

Chair

Attendees

Agenda

Item

Topic

Owner

Time

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Meeting Minutes

Meeting title

Date

Time

Location

Chair

Minute-taker

Apologies

Attendees

Agenda

Item

Topic

Presenter

Time

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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7.

Action items

Item

Action

Raised by

Due Date

1.

2.

3.

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Next meeting

Date

Location

Time

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CC:

Subject:

Attachment:

Evidence Checklist for Practical Task 3: Ensure others in the work group are able to implement safe work practices

Commencement date of the Activity:

The following performance criteria must be met for this practical task either by workplace evidence or task completion.

Task Completion

Workplace evidence

Tick the relevant columns for task completion and/or workplace evidence.

Did the student:

Yes

P

No

O

WE

P

WE

Doc No.

Ensure others in the work group are able to implement safe work practices:

Provide and communicate current information about WHS policies, procedures and programs to others

Ensure hazards and control measures relating to work responsibilities are known by those in the work area

Provide support to those in the work area to implement procedures to support safety

Monitor observance of safe work practices in the work area:

Encourage and follow up others to identify and report hazards in the work area

Monitor conditions and follow up to ensure housekeeping standards in the work area are maintained

Support the implementation of participative arrangements:

Inform and consult work group on WHS issues relevant to the work role

Support the implementation of emergency procedures within the work group:

Ensure that workplace procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies are available and known by work group

Support the implementation of emergency procedures within the work group

Ensure that workplace procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies are available and known by work group

Apply knowledge of:

Common work health and safety (WHS) terminology, such as hazard, physical hazard, risk and risk management

Principles and procedures for WHS and environmental management, including hazard identification, risk assessment and hierarchy of risk control

Requirements and procedures for reporting (potential) WHS hazards and incidents, injuries, illness and near misses, and safety and environmental issues or concerns

Standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, laboratory manuals, operators manuals and manufacturers operating manuals relating to WHS

Consultation and issue resolution requirements

Suggested workplace evidence:

Meeting agenda and Meeting minutes showing communication about WHS policies, procedures and programs to implement safe work practices.

Emails and email threads to your work group showing communication about WHS policies, procedures and programs to implement safe work practices.

Procedures for hazard identification and risk control

Scheduled meetings to follow up with work group about report hazards and housekeeping standards

Sensitive, commercial, and irrelevant information may be redacted from these documents as required.

All Evidence Submitted:

Doc No

Doc Name

Assessor feedback:

The students performance is (please circle):

Satisfactory

Not-Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Practical Task 4: Support the implementation of participative arrangements

Task description:

This task requires you to support the implementation of participative arrangements.

Instructions for the student:

Provide evidence that you have supported the implementation of participative arrangements, including:

Promptly reported outcomes of consultation on WHS issues back to the work group

Resolved, or promptly refer to appropriate personnel, matters raised relating to WHS

Supported the implementation of procedures to control risk (based on the hierarchy of control)

Implemented processes to ensure that others in the work area are able to respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies

Identified and addressed training needs within your level of responsibility.

Evidence must show you have performedthe above.

Evidence must meet the criteria listed in the following Evidence Checklist.

If you are unable to provide sufficient evidence, you must complete the following task.

Task instructions:

Follow your organisational policies and procedures to:

Email a summary report to your work group and your supervisor about the WHS consultation outcomes raised in the meeting that took place in Task 3, including:

oRaised WHS matters that were resolved

oReferring WHS matters raised you were unable to resolve

Complete the Implementation plan template provided to plan the actions required to ensure that others in the work area are able to respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies.

Submit all evidence to your assessor:

oThe completed Implementation Plan

oEmailed summary report

oEmails and email threads with work group and supervisor showing:

Meeting consultation outcomes on WHS issues

Replies from your supervisor regarding the referred WHS matters raised you were unable to resolve.

We encourage you to use your workplace templates and systems to complete this task, however, if these are not available you may use the templates provided.

Instructions to the Assessor:

Complete the workplace evidence (WE) column in the checklist below with any workplace documentation submitted by the student. Provide a number for each workplace document then list the details in the Workplace Evidence Submitted section.

If the student performs the task, complete the Task Completion column in the Evidence Checklist.

Implementation Plan

Prepared by

Date

Plan / change to be implemented

Work Area

Reported to

#

Task

Responsibility

Due date

1

2

3

4

5

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8

9

From:

To:

CC:

Subject:

Attachment:

Evidence Checklist for Practical Task 4: Support the implementation of participative arrangements

Commencement date of the Activity:

The following performance criteria must be met for this practical task either by workplace evidence or task completion.

Task Completion

Workplace evidence

Tick the relevant columns for task completion and/or workplace evidence.

Did the student:

Yes

P

No

O

WE

P

WE

Doc No.

Support the implementation of participative arrangements:

Promptly report outcomes of consultation on WHS issues back to the work group

Resolve, or promptly refer to appropriate personnel, matters raised relating to WHS

Support the implementation of emergency procedures within the work group:

Implement processes to ensure that others in the work area are able to respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies

Participate in risk management processes:

Support the implementation of procedures to control risk (based on the hierarchy of control)

Practice the following:

Writing skills to prepare brief WHS reports for committees, managers and/or supervisors.

Apply knowledge of:

Common work health and safety (WHS) terminology, such as hazard, physical hazard, risk and risk management

Principles and procedures for WHS and environmental management, including hazard identification, risk assessment and hierarchy of risk control

Consultation and issue resolution requirements

Suggested workplace evidence:

Emails and email threads with work group/supervisor showing:

oconsultation and issue resolution requirements

Completed Implementation plan to ensure others in the work area are able to respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies

Sensitive, commercial, and irrelevant information may be redacted from these documents as required.

All Evidence Submitted:

Doc No

Doc Name

Assessor feedback:

The students performance is (please circle):

Satisfactory

Not-Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Practical Task 5: Participate in investigations of hazardous incidents to identify their cause

Task description:

This task requires you to participate in investigations of hazardous incidents to identify their cause.

Instructions for the student:

Provide evidence that you have participated in investigations of two (2) hazardous incidents to identify their causes, including:

Evidence must show you have performedthe above.

Evidence must meet the criteria listed in the following Evidence Checklist.

If you are unable to provide sufficient evidence, you must complete the following task.

Task instructions:

Follow your organisational policies and procedures to participate in investigations of hazardous incidents to identify their cause.

Think of two incidents that caused injury or damage at your workplace

Complete an Incident Investigation Report form provided for each incident.

Submit all evidence to your assessor:

oTwo (2) completed Incident Investigation Report forms

We encourage you to use your workplace templates and systems to complete this task, however, if these are not available you may use the templates provided.

Instructions to the Assessor:

Complete the workplace evidence (WE) column in the checklist below with any workplace documentation submitted by the student. Provide a number for each workplace document then list the details in the Workplace Evidence Submitted section.

If the student performs the task, complete the Task Completion column in the Evidence Checklist.

Incident Investigation Report 1 of 2

Incident

Date of incident:

Time of incident:

Incident investigation date:

Persons Involved in the Investigation

Name

Position

Name of injured person(s)

Injury(s) or Damage Sustained:

Incident location
(Please state exact location)

Description of Incident

(Provide a brief description)

Were there controls in place to minimise the risk?

?Yes ?No

Has a Risk Assessment has been completed and reviewed?

?Yes ?No

Description of Events

(Provide a brief description of the circumstances that led to the incident/injury occurring and the immediate cause)

Describe the task being performed at the time of the incident

Describe equipment/tools involved:

Describe the work procedure and systems involved (e.g., training, SOP, etc.)

Describe any unusual condition(s)

Other comments

Documents to be Collected

Name of Document

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Actions

(Provide a detailed description of actions to be taken to reduce the risk of the incident/injury from recurring)

Actions

Completion Date

Person Responsible

1

2

3

Investigation Team Sign-Off

(All must sign before submitting)

Name

Date

Signature

Name

Date

Signature

Incident Investigation Report 2 of 2

Incident

Date of incident:

Time of incident:

Incident investigation date:

Persons Involved in the Investigation

Name

Position

Name of injured person(s)

Injury(s) or Damage Sustained:

Incident location
(Please state exact location)

Description of Incident

(Provide a brief description)

Were there controls in place to minimise the risk?

?Yes ?No

Has a Risk Assessment has been completed and reviewed?

?Yes ?No

Description of Events

(Provide a brief description of the circumstances that led to the incident/injury occurring and the immediate cause)

Describe the task being performed at the time of the incident

Describe equipment/tools involved:

Describe the work procedure and systems involved (e.g., training, SOP, etc.)

Describe any unusual condition(s)

Other comments

Documents to be Collected

Name of Document

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Actions

(Provide a detailed description of actions to be taken to reduce the risk of the incident/injury from recurring)

Actions

Completion Date

Person Responsible

1

2

3

Investigation Team Sign-Off

(All must sign before submitting)

Name

Date

Signature

Name

Date

Signature

Evidence Checklist for Practical Task 5: Participate in investigations of hazardous incidents to identify their cause

Commencement date of the Activity:

The following performance criteria must be met for this practical task either by workplace evidence or task completion.

Task Completion

Workplace evidence

Tick the relevant columns for task completion and/or workplace evidence.

Did the student:

Yes

P

No

O

WE

P

WE

Doc No.

Participate in risk management processes:

Ensure records of incidents in the work area and other required documentation are accurately completed and maintained according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements

Support the implementation of emergency procedures within the work group:

Participate, as required, in investigations of hazardous incidents to identify their cause

Apply knowledge of:

Common work health and safety (WHS) terminology, such as hazard, physical hazard, risk and risk management

Requirements and procedures for reporting (potential) WHS hazards and incidents, injuries, illness and near misses, and safety and environmental issues or concerns

Requirements for record keeping that address WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation

Suggested workplace evidence:

Completed Investigations reports

Emails and email threads about participating in Investigating incidents

Meeting agenda/minutes showing participating in Investigations

Sensitive, commercial, and irrelevant information may be redacted from these documents as required.

All Evidence Submitted:

Doc No

Doc Name

Assessor feedback:

The students performance is (please circle):

Satisfactory

Not-Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Practical Task 6: Effectively monitor WHS within 1 work area

Task description:

This task requires you to effectively monitor WHS within 1 work area.

Instructions for the student:

Provide evidence you have effectively monitored WHS within 1 work area, including:

Maintained work health and safety

Ensured others in the workgroup work safely and followed procedures for hazard identification and risk control and implement safe work practices

Ensured workplace procedures were clearly defined, documented and followed

Identified any deviation from identified procedures and reported and addressed within your level of responsibility

Identified and addressed training needs within your level of responsibility.

Evidence must show you have performed the above.

Evidence must meet the criteria listed in the following Evidence Checklist.

If you are unable to provide sufficient evidence, you must complete the following task.

Task instructions:

Follow your organisational policies and procedures to monitor and maintain WHS within one (1) work area:

Complete the Monitoring form provided to:

oEnsure workplace procedures are clearly defined, documented, and followed

oEnsure others in the workgroup work safely and follow procedures for hazard identification and risk control and implement safe work practices

oIdentify any deviation from identified procedures and address within your level of responsibility

Use the Training Needs Analysis form to identify and address training needs within your level of responsibility

Email the completed Monitoring form to your supervisor to report the task outcomes.

Submit all evidence to your assessor:

oCompleted Monitor form

oEmail to your supervisor.

We encourage you to use your workplace templates and systems to complete this task, however, if these are not available, you may use the templates provided.

Instructions to the Assessor:

Complete the workplace evidence (WE)) column in the checklist below with any workplace documentation submitted by the student. Provide a number for each workplace document then list the details in the Any Evidence Submitted section.

If the student performs the task, complete the Task Completion Column in the Evidence Checklist.

Monitoring Form

Work Area monitored

Number or workers present

Nature of work being performed

Are workplace procedures available?

?Yes ?No

How are they accessed?

Were procedures for hazard identification and risk control performed before work began?

?Yes

?No

Identify deviations from identified procedures

#

Nature of deviation

How did you address this?

1

2

3

Identify and address training needs

Team Member Name

Training Need

How did you address this?

?Not addressed

?Not addressed

?Not addressed

?Not addressed

Training Needs Analysis

Required skills

Team Member Names

Immediate learning and development options:

Buddying

Coaching

Job rotation

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Subject:

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Evidence Checklist for Practical Task 6:Effectively monitored WHS within 1 work area

Commencement date of the Activity:

The following performance criteria must be met for this practical task either by workplace evidence or task completion.

Task Completion

Workplace evidence

Tick the relevant columns for task completion and/or workplace evidence.

Did the student:

Yes

P

No

O

WE

P

WE

Doc No.

Ensure others in the work group are able to implement safe work practices:

Identify and address training needs within level of responsibility

Monitor observance of safe work practices in the work area:

Ensure workplace procedures are clearly defined, documented and followed

Identify any deviation from identified procedures and report and address within level of responsibility

Ensure personal behaviour is consistent with workplace policies and procedures

Practice the following:

Effectively monitored and maintained work health and safety (WHS) within 1 work area, including:

oEnsuring others in the workgroup work safely and follow procedures for hazard identification and risk control and implement safe work practices.

Apply knowledge of:

Common work health and safety (WHS) terminology, such as hazard, physical hazard, risk and risk management

Principles and procedures for WHS and environmental management, including hazard identification, risk assessment and hierarchy of risk control

Standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, laboratory manuals, operators manuals and manufacturers operating manuals relating to WHS

Suggested workplace evidence:

Workplace emails

Meeting minutes

Observation checklists

Sensitive, commercial, and irrelevant information may be redacted from these documents as required.

All Evidence Submitted:

Doc No

Doc Name

Assessor feedback:

The students performance is (please circle):

Satisfactory

Not-Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Practical Task 7: Emergency response

Task description:

This task requires you to demonstrate your knowledge of the following locations and explain their use.

Task instructions:

Follow your organisational policies and procedures to:

Follow your designated evacuation route to a muster point, then lead your assessor along an alternative route to the same or another muster point if possible.

Lead your assessor to each of the following locations and explain their use where necessary:

oEvacuation plan

oEmergency exits

oSafety alarm/s

oFirst aid equipment

oA fire extinguisher

oA designated WHS person

oPPE

oFirst aid facilities.

Your performance must meet the criteria listed in the following Evidence Checklist.

Instructions to the Assessor:

Complete the Observation Column in the Evidence Checklist.

Evidence Checklist for Practical Task 7:Emergency response

The following performance criteria must be met for this practical task by observation only.

Date:

Date:

Date:

Tick the relevant columns. During the demonstration:

Did the student:

1^stattempt

2^ndattempt

3^rdattempt

Yes

P

No

O

Yes

P

No

O

Yes

P

No

O

Apply knowledge of:

Common work health and safety (WHS) terminology, such as hazard, physical hazard, risk and risk management

Site layout, including emergency exits, location and use of safety alarms, emergency response system and procedures, and designated WHS personnel

Location and purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency/hazard control equipment in the work area, including first aid facilities

?Attempt 1

Assessor feedback:

?S

?NYS

?Attempt 2

Assessor feedback:

?S

?NYS

?Attempt 3

Assessor feedback:

?S

?NYS

The students performance is (please circle):

Satisfactory

Not-Yet Satisfactory

Date:

1.

How can the composition and characteristics of a work team impact WHS management?

Circle the three (3) correct answers from the options below.

a.Different hazards may be introduced

b.Different people have different attitudes to safety

c.Everyone understands complex safety issues

d.We all have different opinions about how to control risk

2.

Is the following statement true or false?

Employers and employees, including supervisors and contractors, are to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and must ensure their acts do not negatively affect the health and safety of others.

Circle the correct answer from the options below.

a.True

b.False

3.

Where can you source advice and information on WHS issues?

Circle the five (5) correct answers from the options below.

a.Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

b.Codes of Practice

c.WHS representatives

d.Administration Officers

e.Own supervisor or manager

f.Job safety analysis forms (JSA)

g.HR Officers

4.

What do these signs indicate?

Write a, b, c or d in the table next to the correct description.

Warns of the presence of a biological hazard.

Indicates the directions to emergency exit or emergency related facilities.

Indicates that it is mandatory to wear eye protection in the area.

Indicates the location of first aid facilities

5.

Is the following statement true or false?

Physical Containment Level 1 is suitable for work with microorganisms where the hazard is medium, and workers can be protected by the procedures that are in place.

Circle the correct answer from the options below.

a.True

b.False

6.

Provide one (1) example of a national standard, international standard, guideline or code for each item listed in the table below:

Some research may be required to answer this question.

Item

National standard, international standard, guideline or code

Work Health and Safety

Laboratory design and construction

Occupational protective equipment

Labelling of workplace substances

Storage, handling and transport of dangerous goods

Physical containment levels and facility types

7.

Provide one industry specific code, regulation or guideline relevant to your job role.

8.

List four (4) possible workplace incidents or emergencies that may occur, and the response procedures for each.

Workplace Incidents or Emergencies

Response Procedures

1

2

3

4

9.

Fill in the table below with three (3) items of PPE in your work area, and a brief description of the following information about each:

What the item is used for

The storage requirements

How to care for it.

PPE 1

Name:

Use:

Storage:

Care:

PPE 2

Name:

Use:

Storage:

Care:

PPE 3

Name:

Use:

Storage:

Care:

10.

Is the following statement true or false?

Organisations need to ensure that any hazardous material used, handled, or stored at the workplace is correctly labelled and signposted.

Circle the correct answer from the options below.

a.True

b.False

11.

What should you do to prepare hazardous materials for transport?

Circle the three (3) correct answers from the options below.

a.Follow instructions from the SDS using the same principles as for storing

b.Remove all labels and Dangerous Goods Classification symbols

c.Remember to keep incompatible substances separate

d.Ensure they are in extra-large containers in case fumes build up

e.Contact the Competent Authority in your state or territory for advice

12.

What are the labelling requirements for hazardous chemicals manufactured at the workplace, or if it is transferred or decanted from its original container?

Circle the correct answer from the options below.

a.These must be correctly labelled

b.There are no requirements

c.Colour coding is recommended to indicate how dangerous the chemical is

?Attempt 1

Assessor feedback:

?S

Date:

?NYS

?Attempt 2

Assessor feedback:

?S

Date:

?NYS

?Attempt 3

Assessor feedback:

?S

Date:

?NYS

The students performance is (please circle):

Satisfactory

Not-Yet Satisfactory

Date:

MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety

Task

Tick

Uses PPE and safe work practices to ensure personal safety and that of others

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Cleans, maintains and stores equipment, materials and reagents as per SOP

?

Minimises wastage and environmental impacts

?

Disposes laboratory and hazardous wastes safely

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Ensures hazard controls and PPE required for work are available and functional

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Communicates current WHS and environmental policies and procedures to team

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Ensures personnel in a work area are aware of related hazards and control measures

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Supports team members to implement safe work procedures

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Identifies and addresses training needs within level of responsibility

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Ensures SOPs are clearly documented and followed

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Identifies when SOPs are not followed and reports to supervisor

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Ensures personal behaviour is in accordance with SOPs and workplace policies

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Encourage others to identify and report hazards

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Monitors work area and follows up to ensure housekeeping standards are maintained

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Reports and manages hazards and inadequacies in existing risk controls within level of responsibility

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Participates in risk assessments to identify and analyse risks

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Supports the implementation of risk controls based on the hierarchy of controls

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Ensures workplace incidents are accurately recorded and documents are maintained as per workplace procedures and legislative requirements

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Consults team members on WHS and environmental issues relevant to work role

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Reports outcomes of consultation back to the work group

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Resolves WHS and environmental matters or refers to supervisor

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Ensures procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies are available and known by team members

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Implements processes to ensure team members can respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies

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Participates in investigations of hazardous incidents as required

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Supervisor feedback

Declarations

MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety

I confirm this to be a true account of the processes and practices demonstrated in the workplace.

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Supervisor Name:

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I am satisfied the above student has demonstrated competence to industry and company standards.

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