Task 5 and 6 Ensure a safe workplace

Task Five
Develop a procedure for resolving any WHS issues through participation and
consultation as per the WHS legislation in your state. Your procedure must include how
and when you will provide information about the outcomes of participation and
consultation to workers in a way that is easy for them to access and understand.
Your procedure should include timeframes and may be presented as an Action Plan.

Measure of how Time

Control Method Example communicate with Frame
others
Eliminate the hazard Remove trip hazards on the floor 28th Aug -
of a corridor, disposing of 7thSep
unwanted chemicals
Substitute with Use smaller packages to reduce 15th Sep –
something that is the weight of items that have to be 21st Sep
safer manually handled, use a less toxic
chemical, use scaffolding instead
of ladders to reduce the risk of
falls.
Isolate the hazard Use sound proof barriers to reduce 25nd Sep
noise levels, use an enclosed spray and1st Oct
booth for spray painting, use
remote control systems to operate
machinery, store chemicals in a
fume cabinet.
Modify tools, Use trolleys or hoists to move 3rd Oct to
equipment or heavy loads, place guards around 5th Oct
systems of work moving parts of machinery or fit
(engineering cut-out switches, install residual
controls) current devices (electrical safety
switches).
Use administrative Use Safe Work Method Statements 23rd Oct to
control measures (SWMS)/Job Safety Analysis 25th Oct
(JSA’s), permit-to-work systems
for hazardous work, provide
training and supervision, regular
maintenance of machinery and
equipment, limit exposure time by
introducing job rotation.
Use personal Gloves, hard hats, hearing and eye 26th Oct
protective protection, safety harnesses, high and
equipment (PPE) visibility clothing. onwards
PPE should be the last resort. PPE
protects the worker’s body from
hazards, eg It is the least reliable
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form of protection. In most cases,

it should only be used in the short
term until you have got a better
method of control. If you are
providing PPE, ensure that:

 The right type of PPE is

selected for the job.

 PPE fits properly and is

comfortable under working
conditions.

 Staff are properly trained in

the need for PPE, its use and
maintenance.

Task Six
List the names and contact details of three organisations that can provide expert WHS
advice and services relevant to the refurbishment project. For each, explain what
specialist advice / service they offer in your state, and in what situation you would
engage their services.

WHS advice Service offer in what situation service contact details

Provider Tasmania required
Work Safe providing practical Training provide for Phn. (03) 6166 4600,1300 366
Tasmania Health tools to help identify business owners, 322
and Safety workplace hazards operators, supervisor and
wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au
Advisors workers
helping businesses
30 Gordons Hill Road, Rosny
implement solutions
Park, TAS, 7018
that are relevant,
practical and
affordable
assessing existing
safety plans and
policies
Providing ongoing
support.
Work Safe Information on the Fire, explosion, email, fax or by mail.
Tasmania Work Safe advisors and infrastructure collapse,
how they can assist in chemical spill or leak,
making your workplace electric shock Fax: (03) 6173 0206
safe.
serious injury or serious
Information and illness
resources for small Email:
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business wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au

Mail:
PO Box 56
Rosny Park TAS 7018
WHS Consulting Provide current Hazard inspections & risk 450 Stotts Road, Riana 7316
Services Pty Ltd documents or assessments
0419 510 858
developing new
of plant, equipment and
policies, procedures,
workplace
induction manuals and
work instructions,
Investigations
of accidents and
incidents