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Competency Assessment
Notification
Course:
Hospitality
Qualification
SIT20213
Student
Name:
Grace Perrim
Teacher:
Donna Mclean
Date Given:
2/12/2104
Date of
Assessm
ent /
Due
Date:
Task Name/
Type:
Units of Competency:
Unit Code
SITXWHS
101
Unit Title
Elements
1. Work safely.
2. Follow procedures for emergency situations.
3. Participate in organisational work health and safety
practices.
Task Overview [A statement referring to the Range Statement and Critical Evidence for assessment in unit/s of
competency]
The task involves reading a case study and identifying ways people can ensure a safe workplace through
participating in work health and safety management practices and following procedures for
emergency situations.
To undertake this task:You will be provided with the following resources:
A Risk Management Matrix and the Case Study Analysis Grid
In order to satisfactorily complete this task you will need to: Review your class notes explore process
and/or procedure models for evacuation. Complete the class task Hazard & risk analysis and evacuation
procedure for your training room, e.g.: kitchen.
Submission Instruction/ Practical:
The report can be submitted in a hard copy or soft form. (Assessment Drop Box)
Yes
No
I have been provided with the information and guidelines of the appeals process
Yes
No
I have notified the teacher of any special circumstances and understand the allowable
adjustment possible for this task
Yes
No
AIS ~ VET Delivery WHS Case Study Competency Assessment Task 2014
AIS ~ VET Delivery WHS Case Study Competency Assessment Task 2014
The Task:
Read the Case study below
THE OLD SPENCER BUILDING
HUNGER BUSTER CAF / Mc CARTNEY PUBLISHING Co
The WHS committee for THE OLD SPENCER BUILDING recently conducted a safety audit of
the site and recorded a number of hazards in the workplace and that an Emergency
Evacuation Plan didnt exist for the building.
The building characteristics for The Old Spencer Building are as follows:
The building has 3 floors. The caf operates on the ground, while a Publisher and his
administration staff occupies the first and second floor.
Admin staff work for long periods at their desk doing data entry and word processing
There are no external fire stairs for the building and electric lifts operate on all floors
and the basement. Internal non-pressurized stairs wells also give access to all floors
and the basement.
The basement area is shared by both businesses and is used for deliveries and storage
of food items, chemicals, paper goods etc. The only exit is from the basement is from
the rear entrance into a small access road. Frequently boxes are left in walkways
before being stored correctly.
PART A:
Using the RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX Complete the table attached that requires you to:1 Outline in general terms the main features of Five (5) potential hazards from the
case study.
2 Reflecting on each of the Five (5) potential hazards recognize and name the level of
risk.
3 For each of the Five (5) potential hazards predict (forecast) the potential risks
(what could go wrong)
4 For EACH identified hazard suggest in general terms One Short term and One Long
term solution.
5 For ONE identified hazard suggest TWO (2) strategies that an employee (worker) could
do to manage (deal with) the risk& bring it to a reasonable level.
6 For ONE identified hazard suggest TWO (2) strategies that an employer (boss or
supervisor) could do to manage the risk & bring it to a reasonable level.
PART B:
Recommend an Emergency Evacuation Plan for THE OLD SPENCER BUILDING. This plan
can be presented in the form of a flow diagram and should include the following
features:The emergency plan should;
1 Show a logical (step by step) flow of the procedures (actions) for dealing with an
emergency evacuation
2 Provide at least TWO (2) warning signals
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3
4
5
6
7
Explain how people should respond to an evacuation and evacuate (leave) the site
Identify at least TWO (2) positions and outline each of their responsibilities (Fire
wardens etc.)
Explain how ONE group would leave the building and where all employees would
assemble
Explain WHO would contact the emergency services and at least THREE (3) PIECES
OF INFORMATION that should be provided.
Indicate the main reasons for reviewing and emergency procedure and who is involved
in the review process
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3 ATTEMPTS
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Chemicals in the
basement risk of
chemical spills
LEVEL OF
RISK
POTENTIAL RISKS
THINGS THAT
COULD GO WRONG
12 High
10 High
16 Very
High
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TWO STRATEGIES
THAT AN EMPLOYEE
COULD FOLLOW TO
MANAGE THE RISK &
BRING IT TO A
REASONABLE LEVEL.
(For one hazard)
TWO STRATEGIES
THAT AN EMPLOYER
COULD FOLLOW TO
MANAGE THE RISK &
BRING IT TO A
REASONABLE LEVEL
(for one hazard)
Choose someone to be
responsible. Whomever is
picking up a delivery is
responsible
Keep rechargeable
torches in desk draws as a
source of light in an
evacuation if needed.
Occupational Overuse
Syndrome in office
environment.
12 High
16
Very
High
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Fire Evacuation
Please keep calm and follow the steps below
1. If fire is small enough use a
fire blanket, fire extinguisher or
fire hose, depending on what
kind and the size of the fire.
2. If the fire is large and
uncontrollable sound alarm.
3. When alarm sounds,
leave immediately by the
nearest fire exit.
4. Proceed in an orderly manner
to assembly point.
5. When out of immediate harm,
call emergency services for
assistance.
6. Remain at assembly point until all-clear is
given by a trained personnel.
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Performance Criteria
2. Follow
procedures for
emergency
situations.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3. Participate in
organisational
work health and
safety
practices.
D Developing
A Achieved
D
HD Highly
Developed
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HD