Vocational Education and Training

Competency Assessment
Notification
Course:

Hospitality

Qualification

SIT20213

Student
Name:

Grace Perrim

Teacher:

Donna Mclean

Date Given:

2/12/2104

Date of
Assessm
ent /
Due
Date:

1st February 2015

Task Name/
Type:

WHS Case Study

Certificate II Hospitality Food and

Beverage

Units of Competency:
Unit Code

SITXWHS
101

Unit Title

Participate in safe work

practices

Elements

1. Work safely.
2. Follow procedures for emergency situations.
3. Participate in organisational work health and safety
practices.

Task Overview [A statement referring to the Range Statement and Critical Evidence for assessment in unit/s of
competency]
The task involves reading a case study and identifying ways people can ensure a safe workplace through
participating in work health and safety management practices and following procedures for
emergency situations.
To undertake this task:You will be provided with the following resources:
A Risk Management Matrix and the Case Study Analysis Grid
In order to satisfactorily complete this task you will need to: Review your class notes explore process
and/or procedure models for evacuation. Complete the class task Hazard & risk analysis and evacuation
procedure for your training room, e.g.: kitchen.
Submission Instruction/ Practical:
The report can be submitted in a hard copy or soft form. (Assessment Drop Box)

I have understood the purpose and instructions of this assessment task

Yes

No

I have been provided with the information and guidelines of the appeals process

Yes

No

I have notified the teacher of any special circumstances and understand the allowable
adjustment possible for this task

Yes

No

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The Task:
Read the Case study below
THE OLD SPENCER BUILDING
HUNGER BUSTER CAF / Mc CARTNEY PUBLISHING Co
The WHS committee for THE OLD SPENCER BUILDING recently conducted a safety audit of
the site and recorded a number of hazards in the workplace and that an Emergency
Evacuation Plan didnt exist for the building.
The building characteristics for The Old Spencer Building are as follows:

The building has 3 floors. The caf operates on the ground, while a Publisher and his
administration staff occupies the first and second floor.
Admin staff work for long periods at their desk doing data entry and word processing

44 people work in this building on the various levels.

There are two entrances at the front of the building.

Most of the exit lights above the doors are broken.

There are no external fire stairs for the building and electric lifts operate on all floors
and the basement. Internal non-pressurized stairs wells also give access to all floors
and the basement.

The basement area is shared by both businesses and is used for deliveries and storage
of food items, chemicals, paper goods etc. The only exit is from the basement is from
the rear entrance into a small access road. Frequently boxes are left in walkways
before being stored correctly.

PART A:
Using the RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX Complete the table attached that requires you to:1 Outline in general terms the main features of Five (5) potential hazards from the
case study.
2 Reflecting on each of the Five (5) potential hazards recognize and name the level of
risk.
3 For each of the Five (5) potential hazards predict (forecast) the potential risks
(what could go wrong)
4 For EACH identified hazard suggest in general terms One Short term and One Long
term solution.
5 For ONE identified hazard suggest TWO (2) strategies that an employee (worker) could
do to manage (deal with) the risk& bring it to a reasonable level.
6 For ONE identified hazard suggest TWO (2) strategies that an employer (boss or
supervisor) could do to manage the risk & bring it to a reasonable level.
PART B:
Recommend an Emergency Evacuation Plan for THE OLD SPENCER BUILDING. This plan
can be presented in the form of a flow diagram and should include the following
features:The emergency plan should;
1 Show a logical (step by step) flow of the procedures (actions) for dealing with an
emergency evacuation
2 Provide at least TWO (2) warning signals

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3
4
5
6
7

Explain how people should respond to an evacuation and evacuate (leave) the site
Identify at least TWO (2) positions and outline each of their responsibilities (Fire
wardens etc.)
Explain how ONE group would leave the building and where all employees would
assemble
Explain WHO would contact the emergency services and at least THREE (3) PIECES
OF INFORMATION that should be provided.
Indicate the main reasons for reviewing and emergency procedure and who is involved
in the review process

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Maximum Number of attempts

3 ATTEMPTS

Assessment Marking Guidelines: (guided by the following evidence)

Completion of the Case Study Analysis Grid
Procedural steps to deal with an emergency evacuation, including; warning signals,
evacuation procedures, roles and responsibilities of key personnel, the information
provided to emergency services and purpose for reviewing the emergency procedure
Reflect the performance criteria of the unit.

Risk Assessment Matrix

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Case Study Analysis Grid

5 POTENTIAL
HAZARDS

Boxes in the alleyway

Chemicals in the
basement risk of
chemical spills

Broken exit lights

decreased visibility and
access

LEVEL OF
RISK

POTENTIAL RISKS
THINGS THAT
COULD GO WRONG

ONE SHORT & ONE

LONG TERM
SOLUTION

Might block the door

way
Tripping hazard
If they become alight
then there is no way
out of the basement

Short move the boxes

out of the way
Long put recycling bins
so they have a place to go

12 High

Trips and falls,

Cross contamination
chemicals/ food/ paper,
Poor ventilation to first
aid risk

Short section off

chemicals and food and
place barriers so they
dont spill.
Long build separate
rooms for each substance
with the correct
ventilation.

10 High

Trips and falls,

Poor lighting first aid
and poor visibility,
Restricted access and
inability to exit the site
in an emergency

16 Very
High

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Short Train all staff of

the building the
evacuation plan
Long - Repair exit lights

TWO STRATEGIES
THAT AN EMPLOYEE
COULD FOLLOW TO
MANAGE THE RISK &
BRING IT TO A
REASONABLE LEVEL.
(For one hazard)

TWO STRATEGIES
THAT AN EMPLOYER
COULD FOLLOW TO
MANAGE THE RISK &
BRING IT TO A
REASONABLE LEVEL
(for one hazard)

Choose someone to be
responsible. Whomever is
picking up a delivery is
responsible

Have a servalence camera

to catch anyone

Place signs around the delivery

area that say do not block
doorway. At eye level.

Order only the necessary

chemicals and make sure
not to over stock the
chemical area of the
basement.

Make the responsibility of

keeping the chemicals
stored safely to whomever
is receiving the delivery.

Have regular evacuation

drills, one every 3 months
to make sure people know
what to do in an
emergency if the lights are
not fixed.

Keep rechargeable
torches in desk draws as a
source of light in an
evacuation if needed.

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No external fire stair

Occupational Overuse
Syndrome in office
environment.

12 High

16
Very
High

Trips and falls,

Restricted access and
inability to exit the site
in an emergency

Short train everyone for

a fire drill and to stay
calm
Long build external fire
stairs.

Have regular evacuation

drills, one every 3 months
to make sure people know
what to do in an
emergency if the external
stairs are un finished.

Trips and falls, fatigue

and restricted access
and inability to exit the
site in an emergency.

Short hold a meeting to

train all staff in the
building the evacuation
plan.
Long make sure that all
publishing staff must
have a 5 min break every
2 hours.

Hold a meeting to train all

staff in the building the
evacuation plan.
Then, practice drills
regularly.

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Make sure that all

publishing staff must have
a 5 min break every 2
hours. And a 30 min
break every 6 hours.

Fire Evacuation
Please keep calm and follow the steps below
1. If fire is small enough use a
fire blanket, fire extinguisher or
fire hose, depending on what
kind and the size of the fire.
2. If the fire is large and
uncontrollable sound alarm.
3. When alarm sounds,
leave immediately by the
nearest fire exit.
4. Proceed in an orderly manner
to assembly point.
5. When out of immediate harm,
call emergency services for
assistance.
6. Remain at assembly point until all-clear is
given by a trained personnel.

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SITXWHS101
Participate in
safe work
practices
1. Work safely.

Performance Criteria

2. Follow
procedures for
emergency
situations.

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

3. Participate in
organisational
work health and
safety
practices.

3.1 Participate in work health and safety management practices

developed by the organisation to ensure a safe workplace.
3.2 Actively participate in the work health and safety consultation
processes.
3.3 Report work health and safety issues and concerns as they arise.

D Developing
A Achieved
D
HD Highly
Developed

1.1 Follow organisational health and safety procedures.

1.2 Incorporate safe work practices into all workplace activities.
1.3 Follow safety directions of supervisors, managers and workplace safety
warning signs.
1.4 Use personal protective equipment and clothing.
1.5 Promptly report unsafe work practices, issues and breaches of
health, safety and security procedures.
1.6 Identify and remove hazards from immediate workplace area and
report all workplace hazards as they arise.
Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations.
Follow organisational security and emergency procedures.
Seek assistance from colleagues or authorities.
Complete emergency incident reports accurately, following
organisational procedures.

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