BSBSUS211 Final Assessment Task 3

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Blue Lotus College Unit Code: BSBSUS211 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices Final Assessment Task 3 2 | P a g e

Blue Lotus College Unit Code: BSBSUS211 Project Overview This simulated work environment project assessment requires you to participate in at least three sustainable work practices. This assessment is divided into four tasks:  Task 1: Resource Usage Documentation  Task 2 Environmental Hazard Checklist  Task 3: Environmental Breach Reporting  Task 4: Consultation on Improving Sustainability This project requires you to complete the assessment tasks in a real workplace, or in an environment with conditions similar to that of a workplace. Each task comes with a set of instructions. You are to follow and perform these instructions while being observed by the assessor and/or submit any required documentation. Before starting this assessment, your assessor will discuss with you these tasks, including instructions and guidance for satisfactorily completing them. You are required to:  Complete the tasks within the time allowed, as scheduled in-class roll.  Record and file your current resource usage while conducting work tasks according to BLC policies and procedures.  Inspect your simulated work environment to identify any environmental hazards that exist in the workplace.  Report environmental breaches in your simulated workplace to your trainer.  Consult with your colleagues and trainer about areas of improvement on sustainability practices. 4 | P a g e

Blue Lotus College Unit Code: BSBSUS211 Task 1: Resource Usage Documentation ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS This task will require you to record and file current resource usage in your own work role according to your organisation’s policies and procedures. Resources are the materials and energy that your organisation spends to conduct work tasks effectively. These include the following:  Water  Electricity  Paper Resource usage refers to the amount of resources you spend at a specific amount of time while conducting work tasks. Use your workplace/organisation’s template in documenting resource usage to complete this task. To complete this task, you must:  Review your organisation’s policies and procedures with information on the following: o Measuring and recording current resource usage while conducting work tasks. This includes the following:  Proper computation for resource usage  Appropriate unit of measurement for each resource  Required time frame in measuring resource usage o Documents used to record resource usage o Filing resource usage documents This can include organisational requirements for:  Filename conventions  Save locations for resource usage documents  Deadlines in filing  Identify at least two resources you use in conducting work tasks.  Measure and record your current resource usage for each resource identified.  Complete and file your resource usage document. 5 | P a g e

Blue Lotus College Unit Code: BSBSUS211 Current energy usage Device used for measurements: Equipment being measured Team member Measurement Hours per month Energy usage per month Computer Bea 150w x 8.5 hr 170hr/m 1.275kw/h Printer Nini 1200w x 8.5 hr 170hr/m 10.20kw/h Lights Deanna 50w x 8.5 hr 170hr/m 0.425kw/h Fridge John 150w x 8.5hr 720hr/m 3.6kw/h Phone Joyce 30w x 8.5hr 170hr/m 0.255kw/h Date of inspection or review: Oct 5, 2023 Completed by: Binh Minh Tran 7 | P a g e

Blue Lotus College Unit Code: BSBSUS211 ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS This task will require you to inspect your work area to identify at least two environmental hazards through a hazard checklist. Use the provided template i.e. Environmental Hazard Checklist to complete this task. To complete this task, you must:  Review your organisation’s policies and procedures relevant to identifying environmental hazards.  Review the environmental regulations and standards applicable to your organisation. Environmental regulations and standards are documents that list the responsibilities of organisations to prevent environmental damage and improve efficiency. This can include: o Local waste and chemical disposal regulations o Water efficiency regulations o Environmental management system standards  Complete the environmental hazard checklist by doing the following: o Tick the boxes of the environmental hazards that you identified in the workplace. o Provide the details of the identified hazards by identifying the following:  Description of the environmental hazard  Location of the environmental hazard 8 | P a g e

Blue Lotus College Unit Code: BSBSUS211 Environmental Hazard Checklist Tick the box if the given environmental hazard is found in your workplace. Describe the hazard identified and its location in the workplace. Environmental Hazards ✓ Description Location 1. Projects in the workplace can generate dust, greenhouse gases, chemical gases and emissions from combustion. ☐ N/A N/A 2. Projects in the workplace does not destroy any natural resources like trees and water. ☒ In order to reduce the amount of damage done to natural resources, the disposable cups and other products that are used are created from recycled materials. Food places, drinking fountains, kitchen. 3. Projects in the workplace disrupts wildlife areas and habitats ☐ N/A N/A 4. Hazardous chemicals in the workplace are not properly labelled and sealed. ☐ N/A N/A 5. Hazardous chemicals are not stored near stormwater drains and soil. ☐ N/A N/A 6. Hazardous waste like asbestos and solvents are not disposed according to waste disposal legislations. ☐ N/A N/A 7. Organisation does not comply with the local waste disposal schedule and legislation. ☐ N/A N/A 8. Organisation does not implement waste reduction and recycling programs. ☒ Despite using disposable utensils from recycled materials, the organization does not plan to reduce the use of these utensils, nor does it provide the means to do so. Food places, drinking fountains, kitchen. 9. Organisation does not have procedures to conserve resources like energy and water. ☐ N/A N/A 10. Noise in the workplace affects ☒ Customers, music, Mainly in the area 10 | P a g e

Blue Lotus College Unit Code: BSBSUS211 the hearing of employees and other persons near the area. exercise equipment, and other gym-related noise can make it very noisy during peak hours. that is designated for physical activities. END OF ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD CHECKLIST 11 | P a g e

Blue Lotus College Unit Code: BSBSUS211  Complete an environmental breach report form for each existing and potential environmental breach you have identified. You must identify the following details for each report: o Description of the breach o Location where the breach was identified o Environmental threat that could result from the breaches  Submit environmental breach reports. Review Marking criteria: Task 3 before starting this task. This form outlines the following:  Resources you are required to access to complete the task.  All criteria your submission must address to satisfactorily complete this task. Your assessor will discuss these resources with you, and the criteria outlined in this form prior to this assessment. Review the provided template i.e. Environmental Breach Report to complete this task. Submit the following completed environmental breach report forms to your assessor:  At least two report forms for existing environmental breaches  At least two report forms for potential environmental breaches. The report forms that you will submit must be signed off by your trainer. It is recommended to have your assessor review first your workplace/organisation’s policies and procedures before reporting environmental breaches in your work area. ENVIRONMENTAL BREACH REPORT Name Binh Minh Tran Workplace/Organisation Bounce Fitness State/territory Victoria Date and time of report 1/10/2023- 11.00pm Environmental Breach Details Type of breach Select one. ☒ Existing ☐ Potential Environmental Breach Pollution caused by the release of gases Description of the breach gas emission Location of breach Academy Environmental threat that could result from the breach Pollution created by gas emissions has a direct impact on the environment, and the consequences might result in serious diseases impacting breathing problems and health issues in the surrounding population. Furthermore, gases have a direct environmental impact and contribute to climate change 13 | P a g e

Blue Lotus College Unit Code: BSBSUS211 Sign of To be completed by the workplace/organisation’s designated sustainability personnel. Name of sustainability personnel Job title Date received Signature END OF ENVIRONMENTAL BREACH REPORT 14 | P a g e