BSBWHS521 Ensure a Safe Workplace for a Work Area - Assignment Task 1

CTask summary: 

Read the Case Study Below and complete activities 1 AND 2 

DUE DATE: 5 December 2021 @ midnight

What do I need in order to complete this assessment?

• Access to a computer with the Internet for research
• Software such as Microsoft Office

what do I need to do if I get something wrong?

If your assessor sees that you have not completed all parts of the task completely and satisfactorily, the details of resubmission will be provided in the comment’s session of the Canvas LMS. It is YOUR responsibility to check Canvas for comments.

CASE STUDY: TWITCH ELECTRONICS

Rob is the manager of the Twitch Electronics company. They have previously specialised in the production of electronic items such as televisions, desktop computers, and cameras.

However, Rob recently decided to offer customers a home installation and guidance service. This has proved popular among the customers, and they have proven very willing to pay the additional amount.

However, the employees given responsibility for the service have identified a number of hazards, including:

• Exposure to exposed wires during installation
• Electric shocks when adjusting internal components
• Injury because of exposure to arcing
• Static electricity igniting flammable dusts
• Damage to tools and equipment
• Injury during installation

Complete the following activities in relation to the Case Study:

1) Identify the options which Rob might consider in relation to the identified hazards in accordance with the Hierarchy of Control.

2) Develop a document outlining the planning, design and evaluation stages required at the workplace to ensure that the new hazards are controlled.

This should include:

1. Full risk assessment – ENSURE you research the potential of the hazards identified in the case study and rate them appropriately
2. DETAILED outlines of how to control steps required to minimise/eliminate risk
3. Research laws etc and using the knowledge you have gained in the unit in conjunction with the WHS laws and legislations and ANY INDUSTRY relevant documents that you can locate that are applicable to mention (Hint: Electrical).

Design a one-page document briefing to inform Rob of his legal obligations to his workers.