Assignment 2 HRM 4013

							                                        GROUP ASSIGNMENT

 HRM 4013 ASSIGNMENT #2: Workplace Inspection/Hazard Analysis/Health & Safety Plan


Weighting:              20% of Final Mark

Length:                 15 single-spaced typed pages (not including Appendix)

Due Dates:              Written Report: Friday April 13, 2012
                        Presentation:   As per group sign-up list

Marks:

                                        Written Report
Content:                                                              45
     Knowledge and ability to apply and
         communicate the subject matter
     Style and structure
     Quality of report
     Recommendations
     Prioritization
     Application of health and safety
         legislation
     Hazard Reporting Forms with
         Recommendations
     Job Hazard Analysis (Hazard Reporting
         Form and Discussion)
     Block Diagram
Spelling and Grammar                                                   5
TOTAL                                                                 50



                                      Group Presentation
Delivery:                                                             30
     Selection and use of audiovisual aids
     Eye Contact
     Prepared class activities and/or
        questioning techniques used to elicit
        class participation
     Body language
     Pace, tone, clarity and projection of
        voice
Use of Time                                                            5
Work Distribution/Equality                                             5
     Includes alternation of speakers
Content                                                               10
TOTAL                                                                 50
Description:

The purpose of the Workplace Inspection/Hazard Analysis/Health and Safety Plan is to provide an opportunity for the
practical application of knowledge and skills developed during the course.

Members of each JHSC are required to physically inspect a section of George Brown College, or another agreed upon
workplace, after reading through the materials and making the necessary preparations to conduct the inspection.
Hazard checklists and hazard reporting forms will be completed. Findings will then be discussed thoroughly in a written
report. The highlights of the report will be presented as a role-play to the upper management of a firm.

Requirements:

   Appendices:

   1. Complete a Block Diagram, showing the physical features of the area of inspection, adding work-flow and work
      processes, if applicable, or other significant information as you proceed with the inspection (to be inserted into
      the Appendix).

   2. Develop an Inspection Checklist that will be completed during the inspection and revised as necessary
      following the inspection (to be inserted into the Appendix).

   3. Complete the Hazard Reporting Forms which breakdown the hazards found into their respective category, for
      example, Ergonomic Hazards, Safety Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Biological Hazards, Psychosocial Hazards,
      Physical Agents (to be inserted into the Appendix).

   4. Complete the Health and Safety Plan Forms which include recommendations for control of the hazards
      identified, breaking them down into short-term and long-term solutions for actual, potential and possible hazards
      (to be inserted into the Appendix).

   5. For one job of your choice, you are required to conduct a detailed job hazard analysis. Fill out the Job Hazard
      Analysis Form to document the main job steps, risk factors and recommendations (to be inserted into the
      Appendix).

   Report:

   6. Thoroughly discuss all your findings from your inspection in detail, including hazards found in all the relevant
      hazard categories. Category names can be used as headings. You may also include positive findings. Apply your
      knowledge from the course, as well as research conducted on the hazards.

   7. Develop controls and recommendations to reflect a higher priority and accountability to OHS, applying relevant
      research and legislation.     For all hazards identified in the inspection under each category, detailed
      recommendations should be included and prioritized according to ‘The Principles of Control’ (At the Source, Along
      the Path, and At the Worker level).

   8. There should be a separate section in your report which includes a detailed discussion of the information found
      through the Job Hazard Analysis including any recommendations and controls.

   9. This written report should be completed in essay format (no point form). References must be properly cited
      using the APA or MLA method of documentation. Within your report, any reference to legislation in the Pocket
      Ontario OHS Act & Regulations need to include section, sub-section, clause etc. and you need to state whether
      you are referring to the OHS Act, or state the name of the particular Regulation that you are referencing, for
      example, WHMIS Regulation, Regulation for Industrial Establishments etc.

   Presentation:

   10. A 30-minute presentation of the report will be required by each group, playing the role of a JHSC highlighting
       their findings to the upper management of a firm. Include visuals of the hazards and relevant positive findings.
       Remember to engage the class in activities or prepared questions, etc. If PowerPoint slides are used, please
       provide a copy of the slides as a handout to the professor, just prior to the presentation.