Reference no: EM131808229
Using the scenario information supplied, you will conduct an initial review of the workplace. You will then participate in a management meeting (a role-play), in which you will propose the design of an appropriate WHSMS and consult with management. During the meeting, you will present a draft WHS policy for consultation.
Procedure
1. Review the simulated workplace information for Pitstop Pty Ltd (below).
2. Conduct an initial review of the simulated workplace, including core elements of the system:
organisational requirements for WHS management
responsibilities and accountabilities for WHS
WHS risk management and procedures
documentation and record-keeping requirements for monitoring and review and demonstration of compliance
employee capability and need for training.
Note: some relevant information may be gathered from the simulated workplace information provided below; some information may be gathered through the process of consultation.
3. Review the summaries of consultation meetings with organisational stakeholders to gain input into proposed WHSMS (you will need to address the stakeholder concerns in your WHSMS).
4. Conduct any research necessary to support your proposal for the design of a WHSMS, for example on:
Victorian WHS legal framework
NSW or QldWHS Act, to support your proposal for the design of aWHSMS.
relevant standards for WHS management systems, risk management andrecord-keeping.
5. Develop a draft WHS policy for Pitstop Pty Ltd.
6. Develop a (1–2 page) written outline of core elements of your proposed WHS management systemand your response to issues raised by Amanda Kaisig and Pat Lee:
Store Manager of flagship store, Amanda Kaisig needs to be reassured that the new system will deal systematically with all health and safety problems, that the board of directors is fully committed and will provide the required resources.
Worker representative from former ISS stores, Pat Lee is willing to communicate the importance and benefits of the new WHSMS to workers, but only if convinced of the benefits to workers and that management has given its full commitment any new WHSMS.
7. Arrange a time with your assessor to complete management role-play in which you propose design of your WHS management system and WHS policy to the board of directors and CEO during a meeting.
8. In a 10–15 minute role-play presentation and consultation session, propose the design of an appropriate WHS management system and WHS draft policy to the board of directors and CEO. Ensure you lead the meeting and discuss:
core elements of system and proposed changes or additions
relevant standards
relevant legislative requirements for WHS management, including those related to record-keeping
WHS policy requirements
how policy will be communicated to employees
how design of WHS management system and WHS policy meet internal and external requirements
possible certification option and process of certification.
Note that, during the presentation and consultation session, you will need to:
answer questions
ask for feedback and input into the system
work to build support and ask for management commitment to policy and WHSMS.
9. Incorporate necessary changes into your WHS policy draft and design of WHSMS based on consultation.
Submit all documents to your assessor as per the specifications below. Ensure you keep a copy of all work submitted for your records.