SITXWHS001 - Participate in safe work practices

Assessment 4 – Written Assessment

Trainee Name

Trainee ID Number

Trainer/ Assessor Name

Submission Attempt Attempt 1 - ☐ Attempt 2 - ☐ Attempt 3 - ☐

Trainee Declaration:
"I hereby certify that:
 This assessment is my own work based on my personal study/research, in my own words.
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 I or any other student has not submitted this assessment previously.
 I have kept a copy for my own records.
 I am aware of the availability of reassessment consistent with the Institute’s Reassessment
Policy.
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Institute’s Complaints and Appeals Policy.

Trainee Initials Date

1 Describe the safe work techniques for handling knives.

2 Describe the safe working techniques for handling hot surfaces

Describe and list safe working techniques when working in a commercial kitchen handling and
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storing chemicals used in the kitchen.
HANDLING

STORAGE

4 List 5 pieces of protective clothing worn within a commercial kitchen?

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5 In the state that you live in, name the Act that employees and employers must adhere to in
regard to workplace safety?
 What is the difference between a Hazard and a Risk?
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Explain your answer thoroughly:

7 List 4 pieces of PPE and how they protect the worker from harm.
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Who would you contact in the event of an emergency?

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What are the implications of ignoring WHS / OHS rules and regulations & organisational
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policies and procedures?

Outline the WHS / OHS Hierarchy of Control, explaining how it effects WHS / OHS.
10 What suggestions could you include to ensure staff WH&S management practises are
effective?
 Describe the control measures including who would you report the incident to for the following
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workplace hazards and risks:

A light fixture hanging from the ceiling:

A blocked fire exit door:

A water leak near the entrance of a premises:

An unsafe pile of “product” in a store in which you work, that may topple over:

12 List 5 employer responsibilities relating to WHS?

Refer to Assessment 1 (part B) of this document and pick one of the hazards you have
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identified and fill in the Following Hazard Report Form:
 Hazard Report Form
1 Brief description of Hazard/Health and Safety issue:
(Include details, if any, of immediate action taken to ensure the safety of persons who
may be affected.)

2. Where is the hazard located in the workplace?

3. Time/date hazard identified

Date: ___/___/___ Time: am/pm
4. Recommended action to fix hazard/issue

5. Reported to Workplace Health and Safety Representative (WHSR)

6. Has the hazard/issue been addressed? YES/NO

7. Do you consider the issue/hazard fixed? YES/NO
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
Notes:

14 Following from Q13, what would you do once you have completed the form?
15 List 6 responsibilities that employees must adhere to in regard to work health and safety.

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16 Draw 3 workplace safety signs and explain what they are used for?
17 Draw a detailed floor plan for the establishment you work at showing emergency exit points

Why would you seek assistance from colleagues and authorities during emergency situations?
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Explain your answer thoroughly:
19 When starting a new job what WHS training should be covered in your induction?

What would be some of the security measures you would put into place to ensure the safety of
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the following:

Keys:

Documents:

Equipment:

Cash: