RIIOHS601A - Establish and maintain the OHS management system
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RIIOHS601A Establish and maintain the OHS management system
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: June 2024
This unit is appropriate for those working in management or technical specialist roles within:
Civil construction
Coal mining
Drilling
Extractive industries
Metalliferous mining
This unit covers the establishment and maintenance of the OHS management system in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes establishing and maintaining: the framework of the system; participative arrangements for the management of OHS, procedures for identifying hazard, assessing risk and treating risks; organisational procedures for dealing with unplanned incidents; an OHS training program; a system for OHS records; planning and preparing for the implementation of the system; and evaluation of the organisation's OHS system and related policies, procedures and programs.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for establishing and maintaining OHS management systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of OHS management systems
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable program options and the selection of procedures that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to establish and maintain OHS management systems
timely completion of the establishing and maintenance of OHS management systems
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of procedures that best meet the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to establish and maintain of OHS management systems
timely gaining of approval of OHS management systems
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the application of OHS management systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to establish and maintain the OHS management system:
apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
access and analyse archival and historical information related to the workplace safety matters
access, interpret and apply technical OHS information
apply and manage research techniques and activities
apply OHS systems audit processes
communicate effectively in the workplace
apply procedures for developing and introducing practices to improve the work environment
apply procedures for developing and maintaining risk management procedures and policies
apply procedures for developing and maintaining statutory/legal and organisational policies and procedures
explain complex information to superiors/subordinates
apply records and documents maintenance requirements and procedures
apply procedures for monitoring and deciding on changes to process
provide coaching and mentoring support
take a leading role in initiating action and making decisions
use effective consultative mechanisms to negotiate processes and procedures appropriate to workplace safety
Required knowledge
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to establish and maintain the OHS management system:
OHS legislation, policies and code of practice requirements and procedures
OHS auditing procedures
legislative and site rules, policies, procedures and regulations
company policies
duty of care principles
training design and management requirements and procedures
emergency procedures
strategic planning procedures
human resource management requirements and procedures
risk management processes and techniques
action planning methods
continuous improvement processes
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
OHS (occupational health and safety) policy is:
a statement by the organisation of its intentions and principles in relation to its overall OHS performance which provides a framework for action and for the setting of its OHS objectives and targets
Safety is:
a state in which the risk of harm to persons or damage is limited to an acceptable level
OHS objectives are:
goals in terms of OHS performance, arising from the OHS policy that an organisation sets itself to achieve, and which are quantified where practicable
Relevant positions will include:
managers
supervisors
OHS officer/manager
First Aid officers
Responsibility is:
being accountable for the achievement of objectives
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) is:
that part of the overall management system which includes organisational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the OHS policy, and so managing the OHS risks associated with the business of the organisation
OHS Management System principles are to include:
commitment and policy
planning
implementation
measurement and evaluation
review and improvement
Consultation processes may include:
OHS committees
consultation with health and safety representatives
issue resolution procedures
participative/consultative procedures conducted by supervisory staff within the area of managerial responsibility
Hazard is defined as:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
Existing and potential hazards can be identified from:
checklists
hazard identification processes
accident and incident reports
significant incident reports
Monitoring of activities may include:
review of written reports
performance appraisal
auditing procedures
Hazard identification is:
the process of recognising that a hazard exists and defining its characteristics
Risk is defined as:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood
Risk assessment is defined as:
the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation
Risk control is defined as:
that part of risk management which involves the implementation of policies, standards, procedures and physical changes to eliminate or minimise adverse risks
Risk treatment is:
the selection and implementation of appropriate options for dealing with risk
Incident is:
any unplanned event resulting in, or having a potential for injury, ill health, damage or other loss
OHS legislation may include:
maintenance of records for statutory/legal breaches
provision of information and training
regulations and code of practice relating to statutory/legal compliance
site representatives and committees
issue resolution
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to establishing and maintaining OHS management systems
Develop OHS policies, objectives and procedures that clearly express the organisation's commitment with respect to OHS, and how relevant OHS legislation will be implemented, consistent with overall organisational policies
Clearly define, allocate and include in job descriptions and duty statements for all relevant positions OHS responsibilities and duties, which will allow implementation and integration of the OHS Management System
Identify, seek and/or provide in a timely and consistent manner financial and human resources for the operation of the OHS Management System
Provide and explain information on the OHS Management System and procedures in a form that is readily accessible to employees
Establish and maintain appropriate consultative processes in consultation with employees and their representatives in accordance with relevant OHS legislation and consistent with the organisation's overall process for consultation
Ensure issues raised through participation and consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly and effectively in accordance with procedures for issue resolution
Ensure that information about the outcomes of participation and consultation is provided in a manner accessible to employees
Develop, maintain and ensure integration of a procedure for ongoing identification of existing and potentialhazards with systems of work and procedures
Monitor activities to ensure that hazard identification procedure is adopted effectively throughout the organisation
Ensure procedures are in place and applied for hazard identification at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created
Ensure appropriate assessment of risks presented by identified hazards is carried out
Develop and ensure integration of a procedure for ongoing assessment of risks within systems of and work and procedures
Monitor activities to ensure that risk assessment procedure is adopted effectively throughout the organisation
Ensure procedures are in place for risk assessment to be addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change within the organisation to ensure that risks are not created
Develop and ensure implementation of measures to control assessed risks in accordance with relevant legislation, code of practice and trends identified from the OHS records system
Ensure the implementation of interim solutions until a permanent control measure is developed when measures which treat a risk at its source are not immediately practicable
Develop and ensure integration of procedures for ongoing control of risks within general systems of work and procedures
Monitor activities to ensure that the risk treatment procedure is adopted effectively throughout the organisation
Ensure risk treatment is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change within the organisation to ensure that adequate risk control measures are included
Identify inadequacies in existing risk treatment measures and seek and provide resources to enable implementation of new measures according to appropriate procedures
Identify the range of most likely potential unplanned incidents from an analysis of likely risks
Develop procedures in consultation with appropriate emergency services that would treat the risks associated with the potential events that meet legislative requirements as a minimum
Provide appropriate information and training to all employees to enable implementation of the correct procedures in all relevant circumstances
Develop and ensure implementation of an OHS training program to identify and fulfil employees' OHS training needs
Establish and monitor the system for keeping OHS records to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury and disease within the organisation
Identify and interpret the legislative and site requirements related to the OHS management system
Access and interpret the OHS management system
Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities
Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the OHS management system
Implement OHS management training program.
Encourage, receive, review and, where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to OHS management procedures
Assess the effectiveness of the OHS management system and related policies, procedures and programs
Develop and ensure implementation of improvements to the OHS management system to ensure more effective achievement of the organisation's aims with respect to OHS
Assess compliance with OHS legislation and code of practice to ensure that legal OHS standards are maintained as a minimum
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