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This assessment evaluates your ability to define, interpret, and critically analyse key concepts, principles, and legislative requirements underpinning health and safety risk management in Australia. You will demonstrate your understanding of compliance obligations, human and organisational factors influencing risk, and the application of recognised OHS risk management tools.

Task Requirements

Word limit: 200 per question, maximum 1,000 words

Format: Short‑answer responses (not an essay or report) : Word (.docx) only

Referencing: CQUni Harvard Format

You are required to respond to five (5) short‑answer questions. Each answer must be no more than 200 words, with a maximum total word count of 1000 words for the entire assessment.

Your responses must be supported by relevant WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, standards, and credible academic or industry references where appropriate.

The five assessment questions—provided on Moodle—will address the following areas:

1.      WHS Legislative Framework and Duty of Care (4%)

2.      Human and Organisational Factors Affecting OHS Risk (4%)

3.      Hierarchy of Control and Its Limitations (4%)

4.      Factors Influencing the Quality of OHS Risk Assessment (4%)

5.      OHS Risk Management Tools and Their Application (4%)

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 2: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

The full AI Assessment Scale table is available in the Assessment block on the Moodle site.

• Relevant WHS laws, Codes of Practice, and Standards are correctly identified for the chosen jurisdiction, and their connection to OHS risk management is clearly explained.

•  Individual and organisational factors that influence OHS risk—such as literacy, work arrangements, and cultural attitudes—are accurately identified and discussed.

• Each component of the hierarchy of control, as specified in legislation, is correctly described and its purpose explained.

• Internal factors that influence the conduct and outcomes of risk assessment—such as WHS data, checklists, risk rankings, workflow, and organisational systems—are clearly explained.

• Appropriate OHS risk management tools or risk assessment techniques are identified and aligned to a relevant risk‑based problem.

Purpose of the Assessment

This assessment requires you to adopt and apply a formal risk management tool to identify, analyse, evaluate, and control risks associated with a specific task or process in a chosen workplace, sporting club, or volunteer organisation. You will demonstrate your ability to link the tool to WHS legislation, explain its use, train others in its application, and conduct a detailed risk assessment.

Assessment Components

This assessment comprises three components that require you to demonstrate competency in selecting, justifying, applying, and communicating formal WHS risk management tools. You must use only those risk assessment tools explicitly approved and provided by the lecturer. Tools not included in the approved list (e.g., informal risk assessments, hazard reports, JSAs) are not permitted for this task.

You will submit a written response addressing Part A, Part B, and Part C.

Word and Format Requirements

• Part A: 200–250 words
• Part B: Up to 250 words + two sample training artefacts (e.g., table, PPT slides, training register)
• Part C: Up to 3 pages in the selected risk tool structured format
• Referencing: CQUni Harvard Format

Part A – Adopt a Risk Management Tool (10%)

Select one lecturer‑approved risk management tool from the resources provided in Moodle from Weeks 6–8 (excluding informal risk assessments, hazard reports, or JSAs).

Your response must include:

Legislative Alignment (5%)

• Explain how the selected tool links to relevant WHS legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice, or standards.
• Example: The PerForm Manual Tasks Assessment Tool aligns with Part 4.2 Hazardous Manual Tasks of the WHS Regulation 2011.

Application to Physical or Psychosocial Risks (5%)

• Describe how, when, and why the tool is used to address specific risks relevant to your chosen task or process.

Word limit: 200–250 words

 Part B – Training in the Use of the Tool (10%)

Explain how individuals required to use the tool will be trained and instructed.

Your response must include:

• Training and Instruction Approach (5%)
  • Describe how training will occur (e.g., toolbox talks, formal training sessions, mentoring, on‑the‑job instruction).
• Two Training Samples (5%)
  • Provide any two of the following:
    • Sample PPT slides
    • Training register
    • Training plan
    • Instruction sheet
    • Learning checklist

Word limit: Up to 250 words + samples

 Part C – Conduct a Risk Assessment Using the Selected Tool (20%)

Using the tool from Part A, conduct a detailed, specific risk assessment.
Your topic must be clearly defined (e.g., Noise Survey in Sheet Metal Workshop, not simply Noise).

Hazard groups may include:

• Chemical, Noise, Light, Radiation, Dusts and Fibres, Gases, Gravity, Mechanical, Thermal Environment, Psychosocial, Work Organisation, Ergonomic, Radiological, Biological, Plant, Electrical.

Your risk assessment must address the following criteria:

• Define the issue and justify why a risk assessment is required (1%)
• Provide hazard identification sources (e.g., SDS, incident data, guidance material) (1%)
• Organise hazard characteristics and associated risks in a suitable format (2%)
• Demonstrate evidence of stakeholder consultation (2%)
• Follow the risk management process, including:
  • Hazard identification and description (2%)
  • Risk factors for each hazard (2%)
    Current controls (2%)
  • Risk analysis and evaluation (2%)
  • Determination of further controls (1%)
  • Evidence of seeking information on control options (1%)
  • A risk control action plan with actions, timeframes, responsibilities, authorisations (2%)
  • Proposed review schedule (1%)
  • Communication of findings to stakeholders (1%)

Format: Up to 3 pages, in the risk tools structured format/template.

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 3: You may use Al to assist with specific tasks such as drafting text, refining and evaluating your work. You must critically evaluate and modify any Al-generated content you use.

The full AI Assessment Scale table is available in the Assessment block on the Moodle site.

Assessment criteria for this task are prescribed in the task description.

Assessment Overview

Word Limit: Approximately 2000 words

This assessment requires you to design, consult on, and evaluate a WHS/OHS Risk Management Manual for a real or hypothetical organisation. You will use the ABC Trading Safety and Health Risk Management Manual template provided in Moodle as the structural foundation. Your task is to customise, justify, and evidence the development of a systematic WHS risk management approach suitable for your chosen organisation.

You may select:

• a workplace
• a sporting club
• a volunteer organisation

Your manual must reflect the organisation’s size, complexity, risk profile, and WHS maturity.

PART A – Design a Risk Management Manual (20%)

Task

Using the ABC Trading template, design a Risk Management Manual that prescribes how WHS/OHS risks will be identified, assessed, controlled, monitored, and reviewed within your chosen organisation.

Your manual must:

• Address all sections of the template (you may modify layout/wording but not omit required content).
• Demonstrate a systematic approach aligned to WHS legislation, risk management standards (e.g., ISO 31000, HB 205:2017), and organisational governance principles.
• Clearly explain when, why, and how risk management activities will occur.
• Include organisation‑specific customisation (e.g., risk profile, structure, roles, communication pathways, consultation mechanisms).
• Provide evidence of your involvement in its development (e.g., document owner statement, meeting minutes, email excerpts, review notes).

Expected Content

Your completed manual should include [as applicable to the template]:

• Purpose and scope of the manual
• WHS legislative framework relevant to the organisation
• Roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities
• Risk management process (identify–assess–control–monitor–review)
• Risk assessment tools and decision‑making criteria
• Hierarchy of control and limitations
• Consultation and communication arrangements
• Document control and review requirements
• Integration with other organisational systems (e.g., training, incident reporting, procurement, contractor management)
• Evidence of involvement
  • Include at least one of the following:
    • A statement identifying you as the document owner or reviewer
    • Extracts from meeting minutes
    • Email correspondence showing consultation or feedback
    • Notes from a review panel or working group
      (These do not count toward the word limit; add to an Appendix.)

 
PART B – Consultation on the Development of the Manual (10%)

Task

Demonstrate how effective consultation and participation occurred (or would occur) during the development of the Risk Management Manual.

You must provide:

• A timeline showing key consultation and development activities
• Minimum of two samples of consultation (e.g., diary entries, emails, meeting minutes, feedback summaries, stakeholder engagement notes)
  A written explanation describing:
  • who was consulted and why
  • how consultation supported WHS legislative requirements
  • how communication was tailored to different organisational levels
  • how feedback influenced the manual’s content

PART C – Criteria to Measure Effectiveness (10%)

Task

Prepare a one‑page evaluation plan (preferably in table format) that outlines criteria to measure the effectiveness of one risk management activity included in your manual.

Examples of activities you may choose:

• Hazard identification process
• Risk assessment procedure
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Contractor management
• Training and competency management
• Control implementation and verification
• Consultation processes

Your table must include:

• The activity being evaluated
• Evaluation criteria (drawn from the risk management process, HB 205:2017, and Moodle materials)
• Performance indicators or measures
• Data sources (e.g., audits, incident data, consultation records)
• Review frequency
• Responsible person(s)
• Expected outcomes

Submission Requirements

• Completed Risk Management Manual (using the ABC Trading template)
• Part B consultation timeline and samples
• Part C one‑page evaluation plan
• Reference list CQUni Harvard Format

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 3: You may use Al to assist with specific tasks such as drafting text, refining and evaluating your work. You must critically evaluate and modify any Al-generated content you use.

The full AI Assessment Scale table is available in the Assessment block on the Moodle site.

PART A: Design a Risk Management Manual to manage WHS/OHS risks in a systematic way (20 marks)

• Purpose of the manual is clearly articulated (1 mark)
• Intended scope of the manual is stated (1 mark)
• Inputs for the manual are identified (1 mark)
• A range of applicable definitions are provided from reputable sources (2 marks) 
• Sources for core legal requirements to mange OHS risk are provided (1 mark) 
• Risk management responsibilities are prescribed (1 mark)
• Site risks within the organisation are logically categorised (2 marks)
• Planning of risk assessment activities, tools and techniques is planned and relevant to the organisation (5 marks) 
• The risk management process is applied within the manual (4 marks)
• Methods for recording and documentation of risk management activities is prescribed. (2 marks)

Part B: Consult on the development of the Risk Management Manual (10 marks)

• Evidence (samples) of at least two consultation strategies that were/might be used (4 marks)
• An explanation of how consultation was/would be conducted is provided (3 marks)
• A timeline of how the manual was/would be developed is provided. (3 marks)

Part C: Develop criteria to measure the effectiveness of the manual (10 marks) 

• A comprehensive review of one risk management activity that considers:

­   -The suitability of the tool for the contexts is applied to (2 marks)

­   -The identification of emerging risks relevant to the problem (2 marks)

­   -Ability of the tool to determine and apply suitable controls relevant to the problem (2 marks)

­   -Usability of the tool for targeted stakeholders/users of the tool (2 marks)

­   -Components of the risk management process applied within the tool (2 marks).