This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles, processes and methods of ergonomics to work health and safety (WHS) risk management, and to the enhancement of WHS-related planning and design activities and processes.

The unit applies to those who manage WHS risks and who need to consider the role ergonomics plays in this process. These individuals will apply advanced skills and knowledge to coordinate, facilitate and maintain the WHS program in an organisation. This role may involve working with ergonomists or human-factor specialists.

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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.

3. Ergonomics applies theories, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimise human wellbeing and overall system performance.

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
Identify and evaluate relevant WHS laws, organisational policies and procedures relating to ergonomics
Interpret workplace WHS information and data to identify WHS hazards relating to ergonomics
Apply knowledge of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to identify workplace WHS hazards
Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the assessment of WHS risks
Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the development of risk controls
Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the evaluation of risk controls
Analyse WHS-related planning and design activities and processes
Assess opportunities to apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS-related planning and design activities
Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS-related planning and design activities
Review and evaluate enhancements to WHS-related planning and design activities according to organisational policies and procedures
Review ergonomics activities to confirm their compliance with applicable WHS laws and other relevant documents
Review ergonomics activities to confirm their compliance with relevant organisational processes, procedures, standards and systems
Apply appropriate ergonomics principles, processes and methods according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge
Seek advice, support and input from specialists as required according to organisational policies and procedures

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