STUDENT ASSESSMENT BOOKLET CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY For class room-based students HLTWHS002 Follow safe practices for direct client care
TASK SUMMARY:
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, they will talk to you about resubmission. You will need to do one of the following:
QUESTION 1
Is this a hazard? |
Tick each correct answer |
Working with clients in their homes |
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A strained back |
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Workplace procedure for manual handling |
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Showering client |
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Lifting a box |
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Working long hours |
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Stress |
QUESTION 2
List six things you would check when you are doing a fire safety check on a client’s home.
QUESTION 3
a) You notice that a box of rubbish has been left in the corridor again. You nearly tripped over a similar box last week and you moved it outside to the rubbish bin – where it should have been placed. Now someone has done the same thing again! |
Why is it important that you report this particular hazard, rather than just moving it out to the bin like you did last time?
b) The residents at the nursing home have put in a complaint that the dining room is too cold. Management has now forbidden the use of the air conditioners in the dining room. Jenny is concerned that this makes the environment unsafe for the workers. The staff all get extremely hot while serving the meals. It is always a very busy time and they are running around getting the residents in place, serving meals, assisting with feeding, packing up the dishes and so on. Jenny notices that some of the staff are getting uncomfortable. Ian had sweat pouring off him yesterday and Rebecca was bright red in the face. By the end of mealtimes they are all hot and bothered. |
QUESTION 4
Fill out the table below.
a) Standard precautions |
What are they and when should they be used? |
What precautions should be taken? |
b) Additional precautions |
What are they and when should they be used? |
What precautions should be taken? |
QUESTION 5
While you are on a home visit, a client tells you that she is feeling unwell. She has stomach cramps, feels very nauseous and has bad diarrhea.
She tells you she must have picked it up off her grandson who visited yesterday, as he was unwell when he was visiting and had to rush off to use her toilet.
QUESTION 6
List three things you can do to remain up to date with safe work practices.
Safe practice 1: |
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Safe practice 2: |
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Safe practice 3: |
QUESTION 7
Fill out the table after each scenario.
List two risks (at least one risk must include damage to musculoskeletal system) |
List a control measure for each risk |
List two risks |
List a control measure for each risk |
QUESTION 8
Look at the diagram above.
Why does this method of lifting produce less strain on the musculoskeletal system than bending at the waist?
QUESTION 9
Jenny was injured at work when using a portable hoist to transfer a client with a disability.
The injury occurred because Jenny was not given any training in how to use the equipment.
Jenny’s supervisor had told her to follow the instructions in the manual – Jenny couldn’t find the manual so she decided to figure it out herself.
ASSESSMENT TASK 2: CASE STUDIES
TASK SUMMARY:
You are to read each case study and complete the questions that follow.
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, they will talk to you about resubmission. You will need to do one of the following:
CASE STUDY 1: INFECTIOUS PATIENT |
You are working in a residential aged care facility. One of the residents, Frances, recently had surgery on her leg. Unfortunately she has returned from hospital with a methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. You are one of the workers who care for Frances. You and your colleagues must work within the infection control procedures to prevent the spread of MRSA to other residents or staff. |
CASE STUDY 2: BEHAVIOURAL ISSUE |
Richard is an 82-year-old person with onset of dementia. He lives at home with his wife. You are required to visit Richard in his home to assist with his care. He has recently cut himself and his dressings need to be changed. When you arrive his wife tells you that he hasn’t been himself today and is quite angry. You find this unusual – he is usually a gentle person. You go inside and say hello to Richard. You explain who you are and that you are there to change his dressings. Richard tells you to go away because he doesn’t want any milk today. You explain again that you are there to change his dressings. You get prepared to do this. Richard becomes very angry and throws all your equipment on the ground. He yells at you to not touch him. |
CASE STUDY3: HOME SAFETY |
Hilda is a single mother of an 18-month-old girl, Charlie. Hilda is blind. She lives at home and has done a good job of caring for her daughter since Charlie’s birth. She is, however, concerned that Charlie is now mobile and running around. Last week she found her playing in the toilet bowl with her toys. Hilda is also concerned about fire safety now there is a toddler running around. Hilda needs help to care for her daughter.
Today you are visiting Hilda to do a safety assessment of her home. Complete the form using the risk rating table provided. |
RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL FORM – HAPPYVILLE HOME CARE SERVICE |
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Site supervisor/manager |
Date |
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Name of person completing risk assessment |
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Hazard identification and initial risk rating |
Control measures and actions |
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Hazard |
Potential harm |
Likelihood of harm occurring |
Consequence level |
Risk level rating |
Current control measures & effectiveness |
Further action/controls required |
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Charlie leaving things where Hilda can trip over them |
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Charlie accessing dangerous objects (for example, knives, poisons) |
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Electrical power points |
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RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL FORM – HAPPYVILLE HOME CARE SERVICE |
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Fire |
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Charlie’s quietness – Hilda cannot tell what she is doing |
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Picking up Charlie (risk to worker) |
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Charlie’s attraction to playing in the toilet with her toys |
RISK ASSESSMENT RATING MATRIX
Use this table to determine the current risk for each identified hazard.
LIKELIHOOD |
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Rare The event will only occur in exceptional circumstances |
Unlikely The event is not likely to occur in a year |
Possible The event may occur within a year |
Likely The event is likely to occur within a year |
Almost certain The event is almost certain to occur within a year |
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Severe/Catastrophic (Accidental death/ serious injury) |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
EXTREME |
EXTREME |
EXTREME |
Major (serious injury) |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
EXTREME |
EXTREME |
Moderate (Lost time due to workplace injury) |
LOW |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
HIGH |
HIGH |
Minor (Minor workplace injury – no lost time) |
LOW |
LOW |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
Minimal (no injury) |
LOW |
LOW |
LOW |
LOW |
LOW |
RISK LEVELS
Resolution at each level involves reducing the risk level to a lower level of risk
Low – the risk may be tolerable and controlled if managed with high quality process and procedure
ASSESSMENT TASK 3: PROJECT – WHS INSPECTION
TASK SUMMARY:
You are required to complete a work health and safety check using the risk assessment form provided.
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
WHEN DO I DO THIS ASSESSMENT?
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor sees that you have not completed the form correctly, they will give you some feedback and you will need to do the task again.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Select a work area from your work placement service that you are familiar with. For example, you might like to choose a client’s room, the common area, toilets/bathroom facilities etc.
Ask your work placement supervisor for a copy of their WHS checklist for that area and conduct a workplace inspection.
Once you have completed your checklist you must answer the following questions.
(If you did not find any non-compliances, think of one thing that could have been non-compliant.)
(If you did not find any non-compliances in your safety check, refer to the item you identified above.)
ASSESSMENT TASK 4: PROJECT – RISK ASSESSMENT
TASK SUMMARY:
You are required to complete a WHS risk assessment using the forms provided.
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor identifies that you did not complete all parts of each form correctly, you will be asked to fix the parts that are wrong and resubmit.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read your work placement service’s hazard identification and risk assessment policies and procedures to prepare for this task.
Choose a task you are familiar with at your work placement service. For example, you may choose the task of transferring a client to the dining room; providing a personal care activity; providing a client with a hot beverage or assisting people in wheelchairs.
You will need to do a hazard identification and risk assessment for this task.
Think about the following questions when completing the documents:
RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL FORM |
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Workplace |
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Site supervisor/manager |
Date |
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Name of person completing risk assessment |
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Description of activity: |
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Hazard identification and initial risk rating |
Control measures and actions |
Hierarchy of Control table |
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Summary of control requirements |
Control/further action |
Hazards |
Action by |
Due date: |
Elimination |
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Substitution/Isolation |
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Engineering (example) |
Recommence regular maintenance schedule and ensure maintenance occurs at scheduled times |
Poor maintenance of wheelchair |
HSR Maintenance Manager |
15/10/2015 |
Engineering |
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Administration |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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RISK ASSESSMENT RATING MATRIX
LIKELIHOOD |
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Rare The event will only occur in exceptional circumstances |
Unlikely The event is not likely to occur in a year |
Possible The event may occur within a year |
Likely The event is likely to occur within a year |
Almost certain The event is almost certain to occur within a year |
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Severe/Catastrophic (Accidental death/ serious injury) |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
EXTREME |
EXTREME |
EXTREME |
Major (serious injury) |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
EXTREME |
EXTREME |
Moderate (Lost time due to workplace injury) |
LOW |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
HIGH |
HIGH |
Minor (Minor workplace injury – no lost time) |
LOW |
LOW |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
Minimal (no injury) |
LOW |
LOW |
LOW |
LOW |
LOW |
Use this table to determine the current risk for each identified hazard.
RISK LEVELS
Resolution at each level involves reducing the risk level to a lower level of risk
Low – the risk may be tolerable and controlled if managed with high quality process and procedures
DESCRIPTION |
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Consequence |
Injury |
Illness |
Environment |
Financial cost |
Catastrophic |
Fatality or permanent disability |
Fatality or permanent disability |
Disastrous and/or widespread environmental impact |
Huge (greater than $500,000) |
Major |
Lost time injury (greater than 2 weeks) |
Lost time injury (greater than 2 weeks) |
Serious environmental impact |
Major ($50,000– $500,000) |
Moderate |
Lost time injury (less than 2 weeks) |
Lost time injury (less than 2 weeks) |
Substantial environmental impact |
High ($20,000– $50,000) |
Minor |
Requires basic medical treatment |
Requires medical treatment, for example, for skin rashes |
Small and / or localised impact |
Medium ($5,000– $20,000) |
Minimal |
Minor |
Minor, for example headache/nausea |
Little or no environmental impact |
Low (less than $5,000) |
ASSESSMENT TASK 5: WORKPLACE OBSERVATIONS
TASK SUMMARY:
This task is broken up into three parts:
PART A – WORKPLACE POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SIGNAGE
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor identifies that you did not complete all requirements of this task correctly, they will give you some feedback and you will need to redo the incorrect part/s again.
INSTRUCTIONS:
During your assessor’s work placement visit, you are required to do the following:
Your assessor will ask you for examples of how each policy and/or procedure is relevant to the work you have been doing or observing, and what legislation is involved in relation to safety and infection control.
Your assessor will be looking to see that you:
Including infection control; emergency management; manual handling and incident reporting Read and understand those workplace policies and procedures Including manual handling, infection control, emergency management and incident reporting Including those related to fires/emergencies; sharps disposal; poisons; radiation; hand washing; PPE |
PART B – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND MANUAL HANDLING
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor identifies that you did not demonstrate the correct skills and knowledge when evacuating the building, they will give you some feedback and you will need to redo the task again.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Your assessor will talk to you about an emergency scenario. You will be required to:
Your assessor will be looking to see that you:
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PART C – CLEAN-UP OF BLOOD SPILL AND INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor identifies that you did not demonstrate the correct skills and knowledge when cleaning up the spill, they will give you some feedback and you will need to redo the task again.
INSTRUCTIONS:
For this task your assessor will use water to simulate the blood spill.
Your assessor will ask you a number of verbal questions after you have completed the task.
Note: If it is not possible to do this task in your work placement service, your assessor will ask you to complete it in the classroom environment.
Your assessor will be looking to see that you can:
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