Assignment
Your trainer may ask you to complete this assignment as one of the assessment requirements for this unit. For more information about the assessment process and advice on what to do if you need help with your reading and writing, click on the link below.
- What items of PPE are you required to wear at work? Put the PPE into the following three categories and describe the purpose of each item.
- General items of PPE - to be worn in all areas of the workplace
- Specific items of PPE - to be worn in particular areas of the workplace
- Specific items of PPE - to be worn while doing certain types of jobs or operating particular machines
- What is the difference between an SOP and an SWMS? In your answer, explain what the abbreviations stand for, and what the purpose of each document is.
- Name two types of manual handling injury you could suffer doing the activities you typically carry out each day. For each injury, describe some good manual handling practices you could use to reduce the risk of it occurring.
- Choose one hazardous product or substance you commonly use at work. Look up the MSDS for the product to answer the questions below.
- What is the name of the product?
- What is the product used for?
- Where should the product be stored?
- What PPE is required when using the product?
- What other safety measures apply to using the product?
- What is the procedure for disposing of the product?
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