Assessor Resource
PSPSOHS601A
Develop a systematic approach to managing OHS
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to individuals who are required to effectively design and develop a systematic approach to managing OHS for a specific workplace to ensure it is, as far as practicable, safe and without risks to the health of employees and others.
It includes analysing the workplace to clarify needs, selecting an appropriate standard, developing systematic approaches and associated documentation, and planning, supporting and monitoring the systematic approach.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to effectively design and develop a systematic approach to managing OHS for a specific workplace to ensure it is, as far as practicable, safe and without risks to the health of employees and others. This includes the systems, documentation, strategies and plans necessary to manage OHS and its evaluation in the workplace and may include development and implementation of an OHS Management System (OHSMS).
In practice, developing a systematic approach to managing OHS may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as promoting ethical practice, applying government systems, influencing opinion, fostering leadership, managing resources, managing compliance with legislation.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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