CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Advance College
This Student Assessment Booklet includes all your tasks for assessment of HLTWHS002 Follow safe practices for direct client care.
This unit requires that you complete 5 assessment tasks. You are required to complete all tasks to demonstrate competency in this unit.
Assessment Task |
About this task |
Assessment Task 1: Written questions |
You must correctly answer all 9 questions to show that you understand the knowledge required of this unit. |
Assessment Task 2: Case studies |
You are to read three case studies and complete the questions for each. |
Assessment Task 3: Project – WHS inspection |
You are complete a work health and safety inspection of an area in your workplace. |
Assessment Task 4: Project – WHS risk assessment |
You are to complete a WHS risk assessment. |
Assessment Task 5: Workplace observations |
There are three parts to this assessment: Part A: You are to locate and discuss your workplace’s policies and procedures with your assessor. Part B: You are to demonstrate the application of emergency response policies and procedures. Part C: You are to demonstrate the application of infection control policies and procedures by cleaning up a ‘blood spill’. |
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.
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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? |
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b) |
Additional precautions |
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What are they and when should they be used? |
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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 |
Risk 1: |
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Risk 2: |
List two risks |
List a control measure for each risk |
Risk 1: |
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Risk 2: |
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.
What do I need to hand in for this task? |
Have I completed this? |
Your answers to each question |
o |
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. |
What do I need to hand in for this task? |
Have I completed this? |
Your answers to the questions |
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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. |
What do I need to hand in for this task? |
Have I completed this? |
Your answers to the questions |
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CASE STUDY3:HOME SAFETY |
Hilda lives with her mother Veronica. Hilda is blind. They have lived together for years. Up till recently they have known each other’s ways so well that Hilda’s blindness was not an issue at home. Veronica made sure that the furniture and other things were always kept in the same place so Hilda would not trip over them. Unfortunately Veronica how has dementia. She often loses things and then will tip everything out of the cupboard looking for things. She then forgets to put them away. She also forgets that she has put the tap on and the water overflows all over the floor. Last week Veronica left the gas on – it was only that Hilda smelled it that she realised what her mother had done. Hilda needs help to care for her mother – she wants above all for her to be able to age in place at home. Some relevant details: Hilda’ and Veronica’s home is on one level. Furniture has been arranged so it is easy for Hilda and Veronica to get around. Hilda uses a cane and Veronica now has a wheeled walker – but she often forgets to use it. Hilda is finding it difficult to cook for herself and Veronica. There is one smoke alarm in the kitchen – the battery was last changed 12 months ago. The hospital have provided Veronica with a raised toilet seat and a shower stool which make it easier to manage alone in the bathroom but Hilda is worried about her showering alone in case she falls Veronica is a very large lady. Today you are visiting Hilda and Veronica to do a safety assessment of the home. |
Refer to the attached risk assessment form. The hazards have already been noted. Complete the rest of the form using the risk rating table provided.
What do I need to hand in for this task? |
Have I completed this? |
Completed risk assessment form |
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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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Veronica leaving things on the floor where they can be tripped on |
RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL FORM – HAPPYVILLE HOME CARE SERVICE |
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Veronica leaving the gas on the stove |
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Fire |
RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL FORM – HAPPYVILLE HOME CARE SERVICE |
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Manual handling of Veronica (risk to worker) |
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Hilda’s difficulties cooking |
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RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL FORM – HAPPYVILLE HOME CARE SERVICE |
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Veronica’s safety in the shower |
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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 |
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Major (serious injury) |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
EXTREME |
EXTREME |
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Moderate (Lost time due to workplace injury) |
LOW |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
HIGH |
HIGH |
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Minor (Minor workplace injury – no lost time) |
LOW |
LOW |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
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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 procedures
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 workplace 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 supervisor for a copy of the 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.)
What do I need to hand in for this task? |
Have I completed this? |
Completed hazard identification checklist |
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Your answers to each question |
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 workplace‘s hazard identification and risk assessment policies and procedures to prepare for this task.
Choose a task you are familiar with at your workplace. 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:
What do I need to hand in for this task? |
Have I completed this? |
Completed Risk Assessment Form |
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Completed Hierarchy of Control table |
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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: |
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 |
Responsible? |
Date |
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 |
Responsible? |
Date |
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 |
Hierarchy of Control table |
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Summary of control requirements |
Control/further action |
Hazards |
Action by |
Due date: |
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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Hierarc |
hy of Control table |
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Summary of control requirements |
Control/further action |
Hazards |
Action by |
Due date: |
Administration |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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 |
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Major (serious injury) |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
EXTREME |
EXTREME |
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Moderate (Lost time due to workplace injury) |
LOW |
MEDIUM |
HIGH |
HIGH |
HIGH |
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Minor (Minor workplace injury – no lost time) |
LOW |
LOW |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
MEDIUM |
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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 procedures
CONSEQUENCE TABLE
Use the following matrix to rate the consequence of each identified hazard. Where a hazard could have multiple consequences (for example, injury and financial cost) the highest consequence should be selected.
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) |
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 workplace 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.
Take your assessor to each sign that they ask to see. Tell them what the sign means.
Your assessor will be looking to see that you: |
Locate relevant workplace policies and procedures Including infection control; emergency management; manual handling and incident reporting Read and understand those workplace policies and procedures |
Explain how standard precautions are used to avoid the spread of infection |
Understand when additional infection control precautions are required Understand when and how to report incidents and injuries |
Understand manual handling procedures and how to avoid injury to self when lifting and moving |
Understand what to do in the event of an emergency situation (that is, fire) Understand relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards Including manual handling, infection control, emergency management and incident reporting |
Identify and interpret safety signs Including those related to fires/emergencies; sharps disposal; poisons; radiation; hand washing; PPE |
What do I need to hand in for this task? |
Have I completed this? |
You do not need to hand in anything for this task |
NA |
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: |
Read and interpret emergency evacuation policies and procedures Correctly follow emergency evacuation policies and procedures in a simulated emergency Correct use manual handling techniques for minimising manual handling risk For example, when moving the client from the chair to the wheelchair, when pushing and pulling the wheelchair, etc Participate in a debriefing session to address the emergency situation Consider your own levels of stress and fatigue after an emergency situation. |
What do I need to hand in for this task? |
Have I completed this? |
You do not need to hand in anything for this task |
NA |
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.
Your assessor will be looking to see that you can: |
Read, understand and follow procedures and guidelines to safety clean up a blood spill Read, understand and follow procedures and guidelines to safely dispose of contaminated waste Identify any risks to clients and report and record these Report and record these risks Raise safety issues as per organisational procedure Contribute to the development of safe workplace procedures to minimise risk. |
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