Hazard Identification and Assessment

Table of Contents

Terms of Reference…………………………………………………………………3

Introduction………………………………………………………………………...4

Main Body…………………………………………………………………………….5

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………12

References…………………………………………………………………………13

Terms of Reference

In your industry or organisation, research and identify the five main causes of injury.

Analyse the information, identify the potential causation factors.

Using the information in your learning guide and textbook write a report to the relevant industry/organisation’s stakeholders, ensure all legislative requirements are addressed in your report.

Gather & organise the injury data and attach as an appendix to your report together with any other information you deem relevant.

Include in your report tables and graphs showing the area of injury, severity and average time lost.

Also include a distribution list identifying all relevant stakeholders and interested parties, explain why you think this information is relevant or important to them.

Discuss the organisational roles, responsibilities and considerations toward the consultation process to implement the recommendations as defined in Part A. Include in your discussion;

* Strategies and tools

* Barriers to communication

* Legislative requirements (make reference)

* Any relevant issue resolution procedure

* Knowledge of the legal framework within the organisation

Introduction

In 2011, 50 injuries occurred in a medium-size construction company subcontracted to install steel and piping structures for a mining processing line in WA and which employs about 100 workers, including 30 overseas 457 visa tradespersons. This report presents and describes the injury data and analyzes the 5 main causes of injury and their causation factors. It also provides recommendations to relevant stakeholders and interested parties on strategies, tools and barriers in regard to fulfilling their workplace obligations and maintaining OHS in...