This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to monitoring a range of physical agents and conditions relating to work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace. It involves the use of a range of measuring devices to collect, interpret and report on workplace information and data in relation to those physical agents and conditions.

The unit applies to those working in a broad range of WHS roles across all industries.

The unit does not extend to hazard identification, risk assessment or developing risk controls based on the outcomes of monitoring, which are covered in BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management.

This unit does not qualify individuals to perform duties as a registered officer under any legislation.

NOTES

1. The terms ‘occupational health and safety’ (OHS) and ‘work health and safety’ (WHS) are equivalent, and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where model WHS laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements.

2. The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Contribute to determining WHS regulatory requirements and standards that apply to monitoring
Consult with relevant individuals and/or parties to identify agents and/or conditions to be measured, according to organisational policies and procedures
Identify characteristics of agents and/or conditions to be monitored
Identify work area where measurements are to be taken
Contribute to selecting measuring equipment according to agents and/or conditions, work environment, activities being carried out and level of risk to self and others present at time of monitoring
Determine limits of own expertise and available equipment, and seek specialist advice and equipment as required
Determine sampling process for data collection
Contribute to outlining a sampling plan according to organisational policies and procedures
Collect information and data about requirements, nature and purpose of monitoring
Inspect work area and consult with workers and affected individuals and/or parties about nature of agents and/or conditions to be monitored
Contribute to checking operability of equipment according to WHS laws, and organisational policies and procedures
Assist with arranging calibration of monitoring equipment where required
Contribute to testing according to legislative requirements
Use equipment to conduct sampling according to legislative requirements
Ensure own health and safety and that of others present at the time of monitoring while collecting information and data
Record readings according to organisational requirements, using expert support and advice as required
Participate in reinstating equipment and parts to pre-use condition, or dispose of appropriately
Contribute to correctly storing reusable equipment, and/or making it ready for re-use as required, according to WHS laws, and organisational policies and procedures
Assist with interpreting and evaluating results against a recognised standard and document results
Use results to contribute to preparing reports on the monitoring process, including any WHS regulatory requirements
Ensure that results and records are retained in an easily retrievable format according to WHS laws, and organisational policies and procedures

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