Project Life Cycle
Posted by Philip Baskerville in Aug, 2015
What is the Project Life Cycle? The project life cycle is the full range of tasks required to deliver a project. Typically, this is seen to be done over four phases. Phases of the project life cycle The phases of a project life cycle are: initiation planning execution closure Each phase has many associated activities. Monitoring […]
Scheduling tools and techniques for Project Management
Posted by Philip Baskerville in Jun, 2015
Scheduling tools and techniques Project Managers can use a range of tools and techniques to develop, monitor and control project schedules. Increasingly, many of these can be applied digitally (using programs such as Excel, Microsoft Project and so on). GANTT Chart This is a horizontal bar chart plotted over time (e.g. days, weeks or months). […]
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Business Stakeholders
Posted by Nicole Baskerville in Mar, 2015
What are Business Stakeholders? Business Stakeholders are a person or group that can affect or be affected by the actions of a business. Stakeholders have a ‘stake’ in the business and can gain or lose as a result of business activity. Business stakeholders hold the key to the environment in which a business operates and the subsequent financial […]
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WHS help and advice
Posted by SkillMaker in Dec, 2014
What is WHS help and advice? WHS help and advice are the recommendations or guidance about WHS situations that are communicated by experts to those who are required to comply with the WHS laws. WHS help and advice draws on a body of knowledge that defines professional practice in relation to WHS. What is WHS […]
Risk action plan
Posted by Phill Forostenko in Dec, 2014
What is a Risk action plan? A risk action plan is the course of action which an organisation agrees upon to help them to address potential risks, reduce the likelihood of these risks occurring and to lessen the impact of these risks if they do occur. A plan is created to ensure that the right […]
Emergency Incident Procedures
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are Emergency Incident Procedures? Emergency Incident Procedures are codes and guidelines that are written to comply with relevant Australian legislation on emergency procedures. They describe the physical and administrative arrangements to be followed by the organisation to deliver adequate emergency services. These services may be provided on the organisation’s premises or in any location where organisational activity occurs. […]
WHS hazard signs and safety symbols
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are WHS hazard signs and safety symbols? WHS hazard signs and safety symbols is the use of appropriate signage to inform people of hazardous areas, where there is restricted access and to reduce risks to staff, employees and to people that are in a location that could be a threat to safety and well-being. […]
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Non-compliance with WHS
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What is Non-compliance with WHS? Non-compliance with WHS means that a company is not following the guidelines, rules, and regulations set out by the Work Safety & Health Act. What is Non-compliance with WHS like? Non-compliance with Work Safety & Health act regulations is like disregarding the rules of the road and driving however you […]
Category: BSBWHS302
Workplace safety procedures and instructions
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are Workplace safety procedures and instructions? Safe work practices are generally written methods that define how tasks are performed while minimizing risks to people, equipment, materials, environment, and processes. Safe Work Procedures are documented procedures for performing tasks. What is the purpose of Workplace safety procedures and instructions? Safe Work Procedures are documented procedures […]
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WHS risk reductions
Posted by SkillMaker in Nov, 2014
What are WHS risk reductions? Risk reduction is an integral part of WHS Management. The need to meet legislative requirements and the recognition that risk management is good practice in any workplace. An effective WHS Management program is an integral part of any successful organisation. It ensures that the health and safety needs of your […]
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