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SITXWHS006 - Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Project
Unit Code: - SITXWHS006
Unit Name: - Identify hazards, assess and
control safety risks
Assessment for this Unit of Details

Competency/Cluster
Assessment 1 Written Test
Assessment 2 Project/Case Study
Assessment 3
Assessment conducted in this instance:

Assessment 1 2 X 3
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SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Assessment Guidelines
What will be assessed
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The purpose of this assessment is to assess your underpinning knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements
and performance criteria for this unit of competency and relating to the following aspects:
▪basic aspects of the relevant state or territory occupational health and safety (OHS) or WHS legislation,
specifically requirements for:
▪when, where and how hazards must be identified
▪when, where and how risk assessments must be conducted
▪consultation in the hazard identification and risk assessment process
▪WHS committees or WHS representatives as mechanisms for consultation
▪record keeping
▪specific industry sector and organisation:
▪group risk assessment mechanisms commonly used
▪format and use of appropriate hazard identification and risk assessment templates
▪commonly used methods for identifying hazards in the workplace
▪common methods applied to the assessment of safety risks
▪four-stage process model recommended and published by state and territory WHS authorities ▪systematic
method to assess risk:
▪identifying the injury or illness or consequences that could result from the hazard
▪determining the exposure to the hazard
▪estimating the probability that an incident or injury will occur
▪determining an overall risk level for the identified hazard
▪common methods applied to controlling risks:
▪substituting a system of work or equipment with something safe
▪isolating the hazard
▪introducing engineering controls
▪adopting administrative controls
▪using personal protective equipment
▪implementing combined control methods to minimise risk
▪measure to eliminate or control risk:
▪implementing control measures when responsible
▪making suggestions for ways of eliminating or controlling risks
▪referring to a higher level staff member for decision on implementing controls

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▪five-step hierarchical process model recommended and published by state and territory WHS authorities
▪hazard identification and risk assessment procedures
▪appropriate methods to identify hazards:
▪conducting site safety audits
▪completing safety checklists
▪inspecting workplace
▪observing daily activities
▪investigating accidents and incidents
▪reviewing injury or illness registers
▪monitoring workplace environment
▪investigation of staff complaints or reports of safety concerns
▪review of staff feedback via consultative processes:
▪meetings
▪surveys
▪suggestion box submissions
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▪people involved in the assessment of risk:
▪contractors
▪managers
▪WHS committee members
▪WHS representatives
▪peers and colleagues
▪staff under supervision
▪supervisors
▪Tourism suppliers.
Place/Location where assessment will be conducted
DC Class Room and DC Training Kitchen

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Resource Requirements
Pen, Paper or computer and internet access.

Refer to the Assessment conditions attached to the Mapping Document located in the teacher support tools folder or the
“Assessment Conditions” for this unit in the current SIT Training Package.
Instructions for assessment including WHS requirements

You are required to address all questions to achieve competence.
Your trainer will provide you with instructions for time frames and dates to complete this assessment. If more space is require
for any answer you may attach a separate page containing your ID number, your name, unit title, unit code and the
assessment task number and attach this page with the current assessment task before submission or alternatively use the
back of each paper with a clear reference to the relevant question(s).
Ensure you check your work and keep a copy before submitting.
You are encouraged to clarify any tasks, requirements or questions you may have with your trainer. Your trainer will
provide you with feedback and the result you have achieved.
Assessment 2: Project
Your task
You are given a set of activities as a part of this project which you need to read carefully and after completing your
reading, you need to answer the given activities in as much details as possible. You also must provide the necessary
acknowledgements, wherever it is necessary. We recommend, student must provide the necessary referencing (either
in Harvard style or APA style, in case the sourced information is used in your submission). This would avoid copy rights
violation and also student can paraphrase the sourced information.
This is a major activity – The learners discuss with the trainer whether they will complete it during class or in their own
time.
Individually, complete the following and present it as a portfolio.
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Participate in a risk assessment for any organisation of your choice (you can research the information on the internet),
ensuring that you:

1. Identify hazards (provide a tentative list of 7 Hazards)
2. Complete associated records that are required for documenting hazards using Blank Risk Assessment template
provided as an attachment (Complete 1form for all the hazards identified for one organisation and repeat the
procedure for other organisation using a new form. Hence learner need to use separate form for each
organisation)
3. Assess the risks associated with the hazards (working alone or with others)
4. Collect evidence to support your risk assessment
5. Complete any records that are required for documenting risk assessments
6. Identify ways of eliminating or controlling the risks
7. Discuss with others ways of eliminating or controlling the risks
8. Implement agreed measures to control the risks.
The response to this activity will vary due to the selected organisation by the learner. Trainer can provide a completed
sample to the learner to complete the risk assessment of their chosen organisation through internet research or any
other sources, which they have access. Student can use the following framework / templates to customise their
responses according to their work environment(s).
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Organisation Name: _____________________________________________
A Blank Template (Editable version) is provided below for the student to use it to carry out risk assessment on any organisation of their
choice. Risk assessment template

Company name: Assessment carried out by:
Date of next review: Date assessment was carried out:
What are the Who might be What are you What further Who needs When is the Done
hazards? harmed and already doing action do you to carry out action
to control the need to take to the action? needed by?
how?
risks? control the
risks?
Slips, trips, and Anyone in the Use non-slip mats Consider installing All household Non-slip 2/13/24
falls on wet or household, near the sink and handrails for extra members, with a measures
uneven surfaces. including the stove. Keep the support. Double- specific focus on implemented;
person preparing kitchen floor dry. check the kitchen the person ongoing
the food. Store knives and setup for comfort responsible for maintenance.
Potential for other sharp and safety. meal preparation.
slips, trips, burns, objects in a safe Regular checks
cuts, and strains and designated and maintenance
during food area. Ensure can be a shared
preparation. ergonomic kitchen responsibility.
setup.
Exposure to Anyone handling Store cleaning Explore using natural The person Reviewed and 2/13/24
cleaning cleaning chemicals in a cleaning alternatives. responsible for updated
chemicals and chemicals and locked cabinet out Educate family household cleaning
detergents. cooking of reach. Clearly members on safe cleaning tasks. chemical
ingredients. label and store chemical handling. Education on food storage; started
Exposure to food ingredients handling practices using eco-
cleaning properly. Read and can involve all friendly
chemicals may follow instructions household products.
harm the person on cleaning members.
cleaning. product labels.
Improper
handling of food
preservatives or
additives may
lead to ingestion
and harm.
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Contamination Anyone Wash hands Ensure everyone is All household Comprehensive 2/13/24
from bacteria or consuming food thoroughly before aware of food safety members, food safety plan
pathogens on raw prepared in the handling food. practices. Consider especially those established;
food. kitchen. Store raw and taking a basic food involved in food ongoing
Contamination cooked foods hygiene course. preparation. implementation.
from bacteria on separately. Cook Regular
raw food or food to refrigerator
improper food recommended cleaning and
handling may temperatures. temperature
lead to Follow proper checks can be a
foodborne food handling and shared
illnesses for hygiene practices. responsibility.
those consuming
the food.
Risk of kitchen Individuals in the Install a smoke Conduct a family fire All household Fire safety drill
fires from kitchen during a detector in the safety drill. Check members. conducted;
unattended fire. kitchen. Keep and replace fire Conducting a fire additional
cooking or faulty Kitchen fires can flammable extinguisher if safety drill and equipment
appliances. harm individuals materials away needed. knowing how to installed.
through burns from heat sources. use fire safety
and smoke Never leave equipment is a
inhalation. cooking collective
Flammable unattended. Have responsibility.
materials stored a fire extinguisher
improperly may accessible in the
exacerbate the kitchen.
risk.
Stress related to The person Plan and organize Explore stress-relief The person Meal planning 2/13/24
time pressure or responsible for meal preparation techniques. responsible for system
multitasking. cooking and to reduce time Encourage open meal planning and implemented;
possibly others in pressure. Take communication preparation. Open communication
the household. breaks when about workload and communication encouraged.
Stress and fatigue needed. responsibilities. and the creation
from time Communicate of a relaxation
pressure and openly with area involve all
multitasking can household household
impact the members about members.
mental well- tasks and
being of the responsibilities.
person cooking
and potentially
affect the overall
atmosphere in
the household.
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Malfunctioning Anyone using Regularly inspect Create a schedule for The person Maintenance
kitchen kitchen and maintain equipment responsible for schedule
appliances, such appliances and kitchen maintenance. kitchen developed;
as stoves or tools. appliances. Provide additional maintenance training sessions
ovens. Malfunctioning Provide proper training on new tools tasks. Training provided.
appliances, training on the use or appliances. sessions and
improper use of of tools and ensuring the
tools, and appliances. Ensure availability of
inadequate the availability and protective
training may lead use of appropriate equipment
to injuries for the personal involve all
person using protective household
them. equipment. members.
Inadequate Individuals Ensure good Consider investing in The person Ventilation 2/13/24
ventilation leading exposed to poor kitchen an air purifier. Install responsible for improved;
to poor air quality. kitchen ventilation. Open brighter or adjustable household lighting
environment windows or use an lighting for better maintenance. upgraded.
conditions. exhaust fan when visibility. Upgrading
health issues cooking. Install ventilation
from inadequate proper lighting to systems, lighting,
ventilation, enhance visibility and addressing
lighting, or air and reduce the potential
quality. risk of accidents. environmental
risks involve all
household
members.
Hazards identifeid
Dangerous Activities
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Slipping and Falling
Kids carrying friend on shoulder

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Baby Bleach Kitchen Danger
Controlling Hazards
Fire Extingusher
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Clean up promptly
Keep the floor dry

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Put the Microwave at a
Convenient Height
Store Cleaning Supplies

Safely

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Assessment for this Unit of Details

Assessment 1 Written Test

Assessment 2 Project/Case Study

Assessment conducted in this instance:

SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

▪when, where and how risk assessments must be conducted

▪consultation in the hazard identification and risk assessment process

▪WHS committees or WHS representatives as mechanisms for consultation

▪specific industry sector and organisation:

▪group risk assessment mechanisms commonly used

▪commonly used methods for identifying hazards in the workplace

▪common methods applied to the assessment of safety risks

▪determining the exposure to the hazard

▪estimating the probability that an incident or injury will occur

▪determining an overall risk level for the identified hazard

▪common methods applied to controlling risks:

▪substituting a system of work or equipment with something safe

▪isolating the hazard

▪introducing engineering controls

▪adopting administrative controls

▪using personal protective equipment

▪implementing combined control methods to minimise risk

▪measure to eliminate or control risk:

▪implementing control measures when responsible

▪making suggestions for ways of eliminating or controlling risks

▪referring to a higher level staff member for decision on implementing controls

▪appropriate methods to identify hazards:

▪conducting site safety audits

▪completing safety checklists

▪observing daily activities

▪investigating accidents and incidents

▪reviewing injury or illness registers

▪monitoring workplace environment

▪investigation of staff complaints or reports of safety concerns

▪review of staff feedback via consultative processes:

▪suggestion box submissions

▪people involved in the assessment of risk:

▪WHS committee members

▪peers and colleagues

▪staff under supervision

Place/Location where assessment will be conducted

DC Class Room and DC Training Kitchen

Pen, Paper or computer and internet access.

Instructions for assessment including WHS requirements

ensuring that you:

choice. Risk assessment template

Slipping and Falling

Kids carrying friend on shoulder

Baby Bleach Kitchen Danger

Keep the floor dry

Put the Microwave at a

Store Cleaning Supplies

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