BSBWHS501: Bolt and Catch Pty Ltd - Business Management

Internal Code: MAS6413

Business Management:

Bolt and Catch Pty Ltd is a large manufacturer of gate bolts and hinges for commercial and agricultural use. The company has been in business for seventy years and employs a staff of 120 people ranging from managerial, marketing and sales, engineering, trade and production personnel. You conduct the workplace inspection of the factory. On entering the ‘Press Room’ you notice signage indicating “Safety Equipment must be worn in this area”. Some of the operators are wearing face masks, hearing protection, safety boots and gloves, some employees are wearing an assortment of protective equipment, some none at all. You find the three new Chinese presses, which are operated by the same number of employees – none of whom are wearing any protective equipment. It is extremely noisy in the ‘Press Room’ and the three operators have to continually shout at each other to be heard above the noise emanating from all of the presses. Question: 1. Identify relevant WHS/OHS legal requirements 2. Identify and enter all hazards in the B&C Risk register, using the template provided in the Code of practice. Describe and assess the risks, develop controls and record the responsibilities and date for actions to be completed. 3. Draft a procedure for identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks 4. Make recommendations for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Part 2: A major insurance company has merged with another company’s Call Centre employing 120 personnel on a rotating three-shift basis. The Call Centre is located in the CBD of a major city. The Call Centre has been run down in terms of equipment and support facilities before the merger. Questions: a) Write a policy (one page) for this organization, clearly outlining the organisation’s commitment to WHS and those responsible for ensuring compliance. b) Describe the structure of WHS management system most appropriate for this organization. c) Describe what financial and human resources would be necessary to support and maintain a viable WHS system covering the three shifts. d) Explain the suitable method for consultation to comply with legislation. e) Attach a flowchart for issue resolution as per relevant legislation f) Explain three (3) possible indicators which could be used to measure and evaluate WHS performance g) Develop a WHS induction checklist for all workers in the company. h) Develop an outline of WHS training for managers/supervisors/team leaders and employees.