Assessor Resource
BSBWHS631
Apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques to manage work health and safety (WHS) risks. It includes identifying workplace hazards and managing risks associated with occupational hygiene, and engaging specialist assistance. It requires in-depth knowledge of the hierarchy of control measures and its use in developing risk control strategies for occupational hygiene. The unit also includes ensuring that occupational hygiene activities are appropriate, and that training needs are met.
The unit applies to those who apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks.
NOTES
1. For the purposes of this unit of competency ‘occupational hygiene’ refers to the use of science and engineering to measure the extent of worker exposure to something in the work environment that has the potential to cause harm. An occupational hygiene approach to WHS risks uses science and engineering to design and implement appropriate risk control strategies to prevent ill health caused by the work environment.
2. 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.
3. 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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