You have recently taken ownership of a small convenience store. You decide to do a hazard identification walk (see report below). Detail each hazard, effect, risk factor and employer action in the table over the page. “Upon entering the store I noticed small pools of water left by customers shaking their

Part A – Written Assessment
You have recently taken ownership of a small convenience store. You decide to do a hazard identification walk (see report below). Detail each hazard, effect, risk factor and employer action in the table over the page.
“Upon entering the store I noticed small pools of water left by customers shaking their
umbrellas, and taking off their coats. There are still a lot of boxes of stock left in the
aisles. Some are over 15 kilograms in weight. The work areas around the cash registers
look very aged, with cardboard being used underneath one of the staff’s chairs so it
remains balanced. Behind the cash registers cables to the computers are laid out on the
floor. The electrical socket that is used for the printer / fax and the EFTPOS machine
appears to have become loose. One of the staff members smells of alcohol, and appears to
be under the influence of another substance
1. A hazard identification template has been provided for your answer. From the
above report complete the template. (25 marks)
Answer, completing the template – next page.
2. Choose one of the hazards from the template in Question 1 which you would
eliminate to make your workplace safe. (1 mark)
3. List the inadequacies of the hazard identification process fromthe exercise in
Question 1. (2 marks)
4. Who do you consult with about the risk assessment process. This means:
a. The risk
b. The elimination or control measure applied to the hazard. (2 marks)
5. What other ways are there for selecting and implementing risk controls?
(2 marks)