Assignment this assignment is 2 parts. Two parts are described well in following sections. Project part 1 – (Report Style) Carry out a safety inspection at your own workplace (if not possible, then at a workplace where you can negotiate an access for the purpose of this exercise, such as a petrol station, a retail store or similar). i) Identify the widest possible range of occupational hazards. ii) For each occupational hazard identified by you, assess whether the current control strategies in place are adequate and satisfactory.

iii) If not satisfactory, propose improved control strategies for each such hazard. Word limit: 2500 words

Project part 2 – (Report Style): i) List and define the basic principal steps of risk management:

? briefly discuss the rationale to each of the steps; and outline advantages and disadvantages if any that each of the principal steps offers an organisation. This is best done by using an example of an organisational loss to demonstrate that had the principal step been applied it would have reduced or eliminated the loss. This must be done to each of the principles and supported by a reference. NOTE: Attempt to use an example that itself demonstrates that the loss occurred because of the failure to apply the principle that you are discussing.

ii) Make 5 key strategic risk management recommendations to your CEO that would assist in the reduction or elimination of organisational loss. Clearly demonstrate by the use of an example {use the same examples from (i) above} how you would implement each of your recommendations into the organisational framework and how you would measure their effectiveness and success. You must justify your implementation and measurement strategies with supporting references. Word limit: 3000 words maximum.

Submission information Weighting This project report accounts for 40%f the assessment in this unit.

Date/Week Week 9 28 April 2016 Format Word type document line spacing 1½.

Learning outcome/s and Graduate Attributes Completing part 1 of the assignment will help you achieve the following learning outcome/s and ECU Graduate Attributes: The understanding of Occupational Safety & Health Statutory requirements. Application of a legislative framework.

Hazard identification and control.

Key management elements for the development of an organisational safety and health program. Project instructions For this part of the assignment you are required to undertake research and if practical attempt to obtain Strategic and Operational Occupational Safety and Health Plans from organisations. Review the plans and assess how they compare against the researched statutory requirements. Resources The following resources will assist:

• Unit text • Occupational Safety & Health Legislation • Internet addresses provided Completing part 2 of the project will help you achieve the following learning outcome/s and ECU Graduate Attributes:

Demonstrate an understanding and application of the risk management principles. How to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments and assign levels of risk/priority.

An understanding of the relationship that hazard and risk has on an organisational risk profile.

How to integrate occupational safety and health risk management strategies into organisational objectives and sell the concept to your organisation. The ability to assess the potential risk and loss arising from occupational safety and health hazards while applying strategic control strategies.

Preparation & Project Instructions Before starting this part of the project, you should have gained a thorough understanding of the risk management principles, process, and their application aligned with the Occupational Safety and Health Legislative requirements. Much information is available on risk management and its application in organisational strategies. Be prepared to demonstrate the reliability of your recommendations through supporting references. Most of all you must be clear on how the application of risk management strategies can reduce or eliminate occupational safety and health loss to your organisation. The question will be asked by your CEO "Are your recommendations and supporting documentation good enough for me to implement a Risk Management Program?" Some hints, obtain Strategic and Operational Risk Management and Occupational Safety and Health Plans from organisations. Review the plans and use them as a template for the development of your assignment and always pay attention to the statutory requirements. I suggest that you obtain access to relevant Australian/New Zealand Standards such as AS/NZS 31000 Risk Management-principles and guidelines, and AS/NZS 4801 and AS/NZS 4804 Occupational health & safety management systems. Your objective is to clearly demonstrate an understanding of and application of the risk management principles (using examples) and convince your CEO through your recommendations that the implementation of risk management principles will significantly benefit the organisation. Your recommendations are critical, they are to be practical and easily integrated into existing business management strategies. You must show by way of an example how your recommendations will add value to the organisational plan and how they will reduce costs and injury or harm to persons in the workplace. Resources The following resources will assist:

• Unit text • Occupational Safety & Health Legislation • Internet addresses provided and Australian Standards Marking Criteria For Your Report

Presentation References and research Your understanding of the Risk Management principles

The application of the principles demonstrating their advantages to the organisation by use of examples The practicality of your recommendations, implementation and measurement strategies through the use of an example Justification and supporting references for your recommendations

Assignment flow and readability

Unit text Archer R., Borthwick K., Travers M. and Ruschena L. (2014). WHS a management guide, South Melbourne: Cengage.

Significant references Bohle, P., & Quinlan, M., Lamm, F. (2012). Managing Occupational Health and Safety 4thed.), South Yarra, Macmillan Publishers Australia. CCH Australia (2011). Planning work, health and safety (8th ed.). Sydney: CCH Australia. Taylor, G., Easter, K. & Hegney, R. (2004). Enhancing Safety (4th ed.). West Perth, WA: WestOne.