Short Answer Responses Instructions: Use online resources and links to answer the questions below. All answers must include appropriate referencing. 1. The AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines, Sn 4.3.2 suggest examples of information that may be included in an organisation's risk policy statement. a. Open the document 'Establish and document risk management policies, procedures and strategies' on the moodle and read the policy guidelines on p. 21. b. Open the Risk Management Policy from the University of Wollongong: https://www.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@gov/documents/doc/uow058717.pdf c. Compare the university's policy to the guidelines and review the strengths and weaknesses of the existing arrangements with specific examples. 2. The ISO guidelines suggest that it is important to communicate with relevant parties about the risk management process and invite participation. a. Open the copy of the Guidelines on the moodle and locate any clauses related to communication and consultation b. Draw up a table showing the clause number in one column and summarise the communication guidelines in the other column. 3. Managers have a legal obligation to keep employees safe and healthy under the Federal Work Health and Safety Act 2011. a. Go to http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/law-and-policy/ b. List the obligations of employers under the Act which will reduce risks from hazards at work 4. One of the risks facing businesses is legal. a. Go to the website of the Fair Work Ombudsman: b. List the National Employment Standards which are the minimum employment standards for employees in Australia. 5. The Food Safety Authority has an obligation under the Food Act 2003 and Food Regulation 2010 to conduct regular audits in licensed food businesses to ensure they are complying with the regulations. a. Go to http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/industry/audits-compliance/audits-of-licensed-businesses#.VSybtPmUceF b. Describe what happens during the audit process in your own words c. What are the consequences for organisations with an unacceptable audit result? 6. The NSW Environmental Agency issues environment protection licences to control activities that could have an impact on the environment or human health, and to encourage better environmental performance. They also monitor emissions and compliance, conduct audits and investigate reports of pollution. If necessary, they impose fines, require stricter operating conditions, impose pollution reduction programs and/or order people to clean up pollution. a. Go to b. Describe the new system of risk-based licencing in two paragraphs 7. Organisations face risks related to their employees. Some discrimination laws require employer to make 'reasonable adjustments' in the workplace for people with a disability. a. Go to the Australian Human Rights Commission website: b. Explain the concept of 'reasonable adjustment' c. Give three examples of some special facilities or services a person with a disability may need in employment. 8. The article "Risk Management Guide for Small to Medium Businesses' located on the moodle, lists some of the insurances needed for a business. a. Explain how insurance fits in to the risk management process b. List and explain the insurance that may be appropriate for a Café in Kogarah