BSBWHS401: Health And Safety Representatives - Human Resource Management Assignment Help

Internal Code: 1IJHD

Human Resource Management Assignment

Task:

Part one: Report introduction

Your introduction needs to:

• Outline the purpose of the report
• Outline a brief company profile, including information on:
  1. Structure (e.g. single site of operations or multi-site)
  2. Number of employees
  3. The name of the WHS/OHS Act that applies to the company
  4. The nature of the work performed and risks associated with that work
• Outline the research methodology being used for this report e.g. Secondary sources such as WHS legislation (Act and Regulations), specific codes of practice, current workplace WHS/OHS policies and procedures, etc. Primary sources such as staff surveys, interviews etc.

Part two: The body of the report

Identifying hazards, assessing risks and controlling risks The body of your report will outline the formal and informal practices used to identify workplace hazards, conduct assessments of the risks associated with those hazards and determine appropriate control measures for those risks. You will also evaluate the effectiveness of the processes.

1. WHS policies, procedures and programs - list and briefly describe the WHS policies, procedures, programs, etc. in place.
2. Hazard identification - briefly describe the process for identifying hazards and reporting those to management. (Methods may include observation, audits, site walkabouts, reviews of statistical data, consultation and records are typical examples.)
3. Risk assessment - briefly describe the process/es for assessment at your workplace. How are hazards analysed and prioritised (e.g. is a risk matrix or other risk assessment tool used to rate the ‘likelihood’ and ‘consequences’ of the risks arising from the identified hazards)? What documentation is used in the assessment process? Is the work team consulted in the process?
4. Risk control – briefly describe the process/es used to control hazards. Is the hierarchy of control followed i.e. elimination, substitution, engineering, isolation, administration and use of PPE, or is another approach/es used?
5. WHS consultation – briefly describe the WHS consultation mechanisms utilised within the organisation. Organisations are required to comply with WHS/OHS legislation regarding consultation with work teams. Refer to your State/Territory WHS/OHS legislation for HSRs (Health and Safety Representatives), Health and Safety Committees or other Agreed Arrangements and the relevant consultation code of practice in your answer, citing relevant Section and Clause numbers.