UNIVERSITY RISK MANAGEMENT STUDENT PLACEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST WHS75 Controls Hazard Level of risk Item How exposed to hazard Risk control measure(s) By whom Incorporated description (High/Medium/ Low) Medium to Low Worksite is not under the Schools select the Host and placement worksites based on past experience and suitability following consultation / discussion 1 External control of UniSA. between Program Director / Course Coordinator and the Host. A suitable host is one who provides a safe and healthy place of work, worksite communicates well, includes staff input into their safety management system and takes prompt action to address any injuries or Host Organisation (HO) may incidents, typically a government agency or a self-insured employer under the ReturntoWorkSA scheme. Monitoring of suitability is have a safety management required on an ongoing basis. system of variable quality. Arrange placement with government organisations or large self-insured employers where possible. Establish UniSA Placement Agreement with Host. Consult, co-operate and coordinate placement arrangements with the Host (refer to WHS Guideline: or similar). Low Student is unaware of health Student undertakes WHS awareness online learning module ‘Undertaking a University Placement’ prior to commencing Placement. 2 Lack of student and safety obligations and NOTE: Student access must be arranged via consultation with the . knowledge of expectations. health and Student is advised of vaccination requirements. safety Student has completed pre-requisite courses as part of curriculum. Host provides an induction process and relevant training for the student. Medium to Low Student is unfamiliar with the The Host employer conducts induction to local work site including: 3 Workplace work site and possible hazards Identifying hazards and appropriate control measures (may include training) hazards at host associated with the placement. Highlighting emergency procedures and personnel site Explaining incident reporting processes Explaining consultation procedures. Host employer provides supervision of the student during the term of the placement. Student has attained fundamental knowledge of WHS responsibilities by completing the online learning module ‘Undertaking a University Placement’. Student is periodically supervised by a UniSA supervisor on a visiting basis. Heavy or Medium Lifting/handling/pushing/pulling Student undertakes manual handling training as part of course curriculum prior to starting placement. 4 awkward animate or inanimate objects Student undertakes online Manual Handling training module prior to starting placement. lifting/handling without understanding Host identifies this hazard and provides training and supervision as required. personal limits or safe methods.
STUDENT PLACEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY RISK MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST WHS75 Item Hazard description How exposed to hazard Level of risk (High/Medium/ Low) Risk control measure(s) Controls Incorporated By whom 1 External worksite Worksite is not under the control of UniSA. Host Organisation (HO) may have a safety management system of variable quality. Medium to Low Schools select the Host and placement worksites based on past experience and suitability following consultation / discussion between Program Director / Course Coordinator and the Host. A suitable host is one who provides a safe and healthy place of work, communicates well, includes staff input into their safety management system and takes prompt action to address any injuries or incidents, typically a government agency or a self-insured employer under the ReturntoWorkSA scheme. Monitoring of suitability is required on an ongoing basis. Arrange placement with government organisations or large self-insured employers where possible. Establish UniSA Placement Agreement with Host. Consult, co-operate and coordinate placement arrangements with the Host (refer to WHS Guideline: or similar). 2 Lack of student knowledge of health and safety Student is unaware of health and safety obligations and expectations. Low Student undertakes WHS awareness online learning module ‘Undertaking a University Placement’ prior to commencing Placement. NOTE: Student access must be arranged via consultation with the . Student is advised of vaccination requirements. Student has completed pre-requisite courses as part of curriculum. Host provides an induction process and relevant training for the student. 3 Workplace hazards at host site Student is unfamiliar with the work site and possible hazards associated with the placement. Medium to Low The Host employer conducts induction to local work site including: Identifying hazards and appropriate control measures (may include training) Highlighting emergency procedures and personnel Explaining incident reporting processes Explaining consultation procedures. Host employer provides supervision of the student during the term of the placement. Student has attained fundamental knowledge of WHS responsibilities by completing the online learning module ‘Undertaking a University Placement’. Student is periodically supervised by a UniSA supervisor on a visiting basis. 4 Heavy or awkward lifting/handling Lifting/handling/pushing/pulling animate or inanimate objects without understanding personal limits or safe methods. Medium Student undertakes manual handling training as part of course curriculum prior to starting placement. Student undertakes online Manual Handling training module prior to starting placement. Host identifies this hazard and provides training and supervision as required.
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