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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Provide information about OHS and the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs
   • Explain clearly and accurately the relevant provisions of OHS legislation as they relate to work procedures to the work group in accordance with company requirements
   • Explain clearly and accurately organisational OHS policies, procedures and programs to the work group in accordance with company requirements
   • Provide information to the work group about OHS policies, procedures and programs in a readily accessible manner in accordance with company requirements
   • Provide and explain regularly, clearly and accurately information to the work group about identifying hazardsand assessing risks and the process and outcomes of risk assessmentand risk control procedures in accordance with company requirements
2. Implement and monitor participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety
   • Implement and monitor organisational procedures for participative arrangements on OHS issues with the work group and encourage contributions from all work group members in accordance with company requirements
   • Assess and resolve issues arising through participative arrangements promptly, or refer such issues to appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures for issue resolution
   • Document the outcomes of participative arrangements pertaining to OHS issues and communicate these promptly to the work group in accordance with company requirements
3. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks
   • Identify and report existing and potential hazards in the work area in accordance with OHS legislation, workplace procedures and company requirements
   • Conduct risk analysis using appropriate risk analysis protocols and decide on action to control risks in accordance with OHS legislation, workplace procedures and company requirements
   • Monitor work area continuously to identify new hazards in accordance with OHS legislation, workplace procedures and company requirements
4. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for controlling risks
   • Develop and implement work procedures to control risks in accordance with OHS legislation and company requirements
   • Monitor adherence to work procedures by the work group in accordance with company requirements
   • Monitor effectiveness of work procedures using the hierarchy of control and report results regularly to appropriate persons in accordance with company requirements
   • Identify resource allocation requirements for the implementation of work procedures to control risks and report inadequacies to appropriate personnel in accordance with company requirements
5. Implement the organisation's procedures for dealing with hazardous events
   • Investigate incident/accident to establish cause in accordance with OHS legislation and company requirements
   • Implement hazardous event control procedures for dealing with hazardous events, including emergencies, in accordance with OHS legislation and company requirements
   • Implement control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events based on the hierarchy of control, if within scope of responsibilities and competencies, or alternatively, refer to appropriate personnel for implementation in accordance with company requirements
6. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for providing OHS training
   • Identify and document OHS training needs accurately, specifying gaps between OHS health and safety competencies required and those held by work group members in accordance with company requirements
   • Arrange appropriate training to meet the identified needs of the work group through consultation with relevant parties in accordance with company requirements
7. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for maintaining OHS records
   • Provide and explain the organisation's incident/accident reporting and recording process to the work group in accordance with company requirements
   • Complete OHSrecords accurately and legibly, in accordance with legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease, workplace procedures and company requirements
   • Use hazard analysis data and aggregate information from the OHS safety records to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within scope of responsibilities and competencies and in accordance with company requirements

Required Skills

Refer to Evidence Guide

Evidence Required

Critical aspects of competency

Demonstrate knowledge of applicable OHS Acts regulations and codes of practice

Understanding of ability to apply and commitment to organisational management systems and procedures for health and safety

Ability to apply risk management procedures that is undertake hazard identification risk assessment and risk control in accordance with the hierarchy of control

Identify OHS compliance requirements for a system of work

Demonstrate a clear understanding of obligation holders duty of care

Ensure the integration of OHS into organisational management systems

Provide clear information and instruction to a work group on workplace procedures pertaining to health and safety in a readily accessible manner

Application of a consistent leadership role to the identification of hazards within the work group to ensure unresolved issues are referred to designated personnel and followed up appropriately

Identify and facilitate the OHS training needs and reporting requirements of the work group

Identify characteristics of the workforce that impact on the management of OHS

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Provisions of OHS Acts regulations codes of practice and standards relevant to the workplace including legal responsibilities of employers employees and other parties with legal responsibilities

Principles and practices of effective OHS management systems including risk management

Procedures for identifying hazards assessing risks and controlling risks in the work environment

Organisational OHS management systems policies and procedures necessary to support organisational compliance with legal requirements

Characteristics and composition of the workforce and how it impacts on OHS management

The interrelationship of OHS systems to other organisation systems

Procedures and policies related to hazard management

Access and equity principles in order to accept and respect individual differences within the composition of the work group

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These relate to the ability to

apply literacy and language skills to

articulate OHS legal obligations to duty of care obligation holders

understand and comply with work procedures

identify and report hazards

interpret site safety plans

read and comprehend product instructions and MSDS

identify and recommend training needs of work group

assist in emergency procedures

analyse hazards assess risks and evaluate risk control measures

analyse and monitor workplace OHS data

assess and advise on the validity and sufficiency of resources required to control risks

lead coach and mentor in order to provide support to work group

demonstrate cultural sensitivity

identify and explain levels of responsibility for OHS within the organisation

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

Competency in this unit will underpin competency in other aspects of the candidates role in managing their work tasks

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

Resources required to assess this unit

The candidate and the assessor should have access to the appropriate documentation and resources normally utilised in the workplace This includes access to the following

OHS and Dangerous Goods Acts regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace

manuals and relevant documentation outlining occupational health and safety policies and procedures

current OHS data

a suitable work area or a simulated workplace environment that allows for identification of hazards risk assessment and risk control measures and implementation and monitoring of OHS policies procedures and programs

assessment documentation forms and record books

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

When assessing candidates assessment techniques that allow a collection of evidence from relevant workplace experience should be used Assessment against this unit may involve the following

continuous assessment in the workplace observation or a setting that simulates the conditions of a workplace simulation taking into account the range of variables affecting performance

selfassessment of performance on the same terms as those described above

interviews andor provision of learning activities to check underpinning knowledge requirements

supplementary evidence that may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from line managers

Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the legislative and industry framework and as set out in organisational OHS policies and procedures

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes learnt throughout work and daily life that are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work environments Some of these work processes are covered by the key competencies listed below Information provided to each question highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency

The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency should be demonstrated

	Perform the process			Perform and administer the process		Perform administer and design the process
How can information be collected analysed and organised				Analyse information against legislative and organisational requirements through observation discussion and recording information for the work group
How can communication of ideas and information be applied				Disseminate information to work group members through discussion and provision of relevant training
How are activities planned and organised				Organise work group tasks according to safe work practices with regard to the legislative and organisational framework
How can teamwork be applied				Apply teamwork principles in collaborative and consultative ways that contribute to a safe work environment
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied				Design work scheduling using established formulae for the work group Use data analysis procedures to monitor effectiveness of procedures and hazard control measures
How can problemsolving skills be applied				Apply problemsolving skills to hazard identification and risk assessment
How can the use of technology be applied				Enter and access safety information regulatory information and organisation policies and procedures via electronic equipment

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Range Statement

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.

Appropriate personnel may include:

health and safety representatives

managers

OHS personnel

other persons including emergency service personnel, authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to:

approve specified work

direct specified work/functions

inspect specified work

perform specified work/functions.

Company requirements may include:

contracting of services

counselling/disciplinary processes

maintenance of plant and equipment

purchasing of supplies and equipment

work procedures and work instructions.

Contributions may include:

a visible OHS culture that includes:

actively encouraging OHS contributions, suggestions and input

actioning and responding to OHS input and suggestions

assigning responsibility for raised OHS concerns

behaviour that contributes to a safe workplace

listening to ideas and opinions of others in the work group

sharing opinions, views, knowledge and skills.

Control risks may include actions such as:

application of the hierarchy of control, namely:

elimination of the risk

substitution controls

engineering controls

administrative controls including training

personal protective equipment

consultation with manufacturers, suppliers, employers and their representatives

consultation with workers and their representatives

development of a reliable systematic approach to risk control

ensuring adequate training of staff

measurement of risk likelihood and consequence

measures to remove the cause of a risk at its source

monitoring and regular review of work systems and procedures

rewarding good health and safety practice.

Hazardous event control procedures may include:

following instructions from authorised or appropriate personnel during hazardous events

chemical containment and clean-up

evacuations

provision of First Aid

accident/incident reporting

an emergency management plan

injury and dangerous occurrence reporting.

Hazardous events may include:

accidents (including motor vehicle accidents)

bomb threats

chemical spills

electrocution

fires and explosions

inhalation of dangerous substances

manual handling

natural disasters

slips, trips and falls

violent incidents e.g. armed robberies, workplace bullying.

Hazards may include:

biological hazards

chemical hazards including unlabelled chemicals and substances

ergonomic/mechanical hazards

associated with electrical or mechanical faults of plant and/or equipment including mobile plants

environmental hazards

noise

radiation

untidy work areas

vibration

physical hazards

electrical

obstructions or blocked exits

slippery or uneven floors

psychological hazards.

Hierarchy of control includes:

hazard elimination treatment/controls

hazard substitution treatment/controls

hazard engineering treatment/controls

administrative treatment/controls including OHS and environmental training

personal protective equipment.

Identifying hazards and assessing risks may include activities such as:

accessing manufacturer guidance information and manuals

application of job safety analysis procedures

assessing the severity of identified hazards and ranking according to severity

briefing workplace safety inspectors or contracted OHS advisors

checking work area and/or equipment before and during work

consultation with employees, OHS representative, OHS committee

housekeeping

job and work system assessment

performing routine job hazard analysis

pre- and post-operational equipment checks

purchasing of supplies and equipment e.g. review of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and manufacturer/supplier information

referencing government or industry hazard or safety alerts including via industry association contacts and networks

regular maintenance of plant and equipment

reviews of OHS records including registers of hazardous substances, dangerous goods, etc

safety audits

workplace inspections.

Information may be:

for the induction of new workers, or refresher training for existing employees

about the nature of work, tasks and procedures

about hazards and risk management procedures

contained in industry association journals or workers' compensation literature

to assist in work tasks

as part of providing direct supervision e.g. to inexperienced workers

to communicate legislation and codes of practice e.g. relating to hazards in the work area

for consultation with health and safety representatives and OHS committees.

OHS legislation may include:

Dangerous Goods Acts

general duty of care under OHS legislation and common law

provisions relating to OHS issue resolution

provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or OHS committees

regulations and codes of practice including regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry

requirements for provision of OHS information and training

requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease

state/territory/Commonwealth OHS Acts.

OHS records should include documented:

First Aid/medical-post records

hazardous substances registers

health surveillance and workplace environmental monitoring records

maintenance and testing reports

manufacturers' and suppliers' information including MSDS and dangerous goods storage lists

OHS audits and inspection reports

records of instruction and training

safety bulletins or notices

workers' compensation and rehabilitation records.

OHS trainingneeds may include:

controlling hazards

emergency and evacuation training

hazard prevention or mitigation procedures

induction training and refresher training

specific hazard training

specific task or equipment training

the nature of hazards and hazard recognition

training as part of broader programs e.g. equipment operation.

Participative arrangements may include:

employee performance feedback

formal and informal meetings of:

OHS committees

other special purpose committees e.g. consultative, planning and purchasing

health and safety representatives

organisational information, staff bulletins and notices

suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees to management.

Readily accessible refers to information that:

conforms to the principles of plain English

caters for individual language and literacy levels

is openly available.

Risk analysis includes:

analysis of the likelihood, chance, frequency or probability of something happening that will have an impact upon work objectives

a process involving:

hazard identification

risk assessment

risk treatment/control

risk monitoring and evaluation

assessment of the real or possible outcome should something happen, measured in terms of the nature and extent of harm or injury to the individual(s) and/or environment.

Risk analysis protocols may be selected on the following criteria:

Australian Standards, company standards and client standards

combination of quantitative or qualitative assessment tools as appropriate to the risks being assessed

company policy, procedures, goals, objectives and the interests of stakeholders

operational, technical, financial, legal, social, humanitarian or other criteria

the scope of the risk management project being undertaken.

Risk assessment and risk control procedures should reflect the order of the process:

hazard identification

risk assessment

hazard control

evaluation.

Training may include:

coaching/mentoring

off-the-job training

on-the-job training

presenting and promoting the benefits of a safe workplace

providing encouragement

providing feedback and clarifying points where necessary

training provided by a registered training organisation.

Work group members may include:

contractors authorised by the enterprise to perform specified work/functions

employees under direct supervision

entry-level trainees

full-time, part-time or casual employees

trainee supervisors or trainee team leaders.

Workplace procedures may include specific OHS procedures and organisational policies or procedures relating to:

accident/incident investigation

assessing risks

consultation and participation arrangements for employees and third parties

controlling risks

development and communication of organisational OHS policy

emergency planning and response

hazard identification

housekeeping and work environment

OHS issue resolution

OHS record keeping

OHS training and assessment

provision of OHS information, instruction, supervision and training

reporting OHS issues

safe operating procedures or instructions that cover but are not limited to:

awareness of electrical hazards

chemical storage, handling and disposal

confined space procedures

dust

First Aid and injury management

isolated worker

manual handling

noise

safe use of tools and equipment

security

toxic, infectious and sharps waste

vehicles and mobile equipment

working safely around electrical hazards including wiring, cables, and overhead powerlines

specific hazards

storage of dangerous goods

use of MSDS

use of personal protective equipment

workplace safety inspections and audits.

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