This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of elements of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS). WHSMSs support organisations in systematically managing work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace. WHSMSs consist of a documented set of plans, actions and procedures that target improvements.

The unit applies to those with organisational responsibilities for contributing to tasks in relation to elements of a WHSMS appropriate to the nature and scale of the organisation and its WHS risks. These people will have supervisory responsibilities, work in a range of WHS roles across all industries, and apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

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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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Access and analyse sources of information to determine required form, content, purposes and functions of WHSMS
Identify duty holders and their roles and responsibilities in WHSMS, according to WHS laws
Document organisational WHSMS that meets legal and organisational requirements
Consult with individuals and parties about what the WHSMS should include and integrate their feedback as required
Communicate information about WHSMS to required personnel
Identify key components of plan that meet legal and organisational requirements
Facilitate and support consultation with, and participation of, required personnel in plan development
Contribute to developing draft plan according to organisational policies and procedures
Seek feedback on draft plan
Finalise and record plan according to organisational policies and procedures
Consult with colleagues on WHSMS implementation and agree on required timeframe and resources
Communicate benefits of WHSMS and agree on management roles and responsibilities in supporting its implementation
Identify and address potential barriers to WHSMS implementation according to organisational policies and procedures
Communicate requirements for measuring and evaluating WHSMS performance to required personnel according to organisational requirements
Facilitate and support consultation with, and participation of, required personnel in measuring and evaluating WHSMS performance
Evaluate WHSMS performance outcomes according to established protocols
Analyse and document outcomes of evaluation process
Gather and analyse required review documentation according to organisational policies and procedures
Facilitate and support consultation with, and participation of, required personnel to identify opportunities to improve WHSMS
Contribute to identifying required changes to WHSMS
Contribute to adjusting WHSMS as required according to organisational policies and procedures
Seek approval of updated WHSMS from required personnel
Distribute information about approved updated WHSMS according to organisational policies and procedures

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