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BSBWHS308 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBWHS308 - Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the processes of work health and safety (WHS) hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control. It includes participating in worker consultation and support to contribute to a healthy and safe workplace.The unit applies to those who assist with identifying workplace hazards and assessing and controlling WHS risks as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.NOTES1. 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Participate in WHS hazard identification in the workplace
  • Participate in selecting hazard identification methods for the workplace according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Use selected methods to identify, report and record hazards according to organisational policies and procedures, standards and WHS laws
  • Provide information and assistance to required personnel during hazard identification process
       
Element: Participate in WHS risk assessment
  • Participate in selecting suitable risk assessment methods for the workplace according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Assess and record risks using selected methods according to organisational procedures, standards and WHS laws
  • Provide information and assistance to required personnel during risk assessment process
       
Element: Contribute to developing and implementing WHS control measures
  • Obtain organisation records of the outcomes of hazard identifications and risk assessments, and use them to participate in developing risk control options
  • Identify duty holders according to WHS laws and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
  • Participate in selecting risk control options using criteria agreed to by work team, and according to organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems
  • Identify and report factors impeding successful implementation of selected risk control options to determine potential control measures to be implemented
  • Review and document potential control measures for compliance with relevant WHS laws
  • Contribute to developing a risk control implementation plan according to the hierarchy of control measures
  • Provide written information to individuals and duty holders to facilitate implementation of reviewed control measures
       
Element: Contribute to consultative arrangements for hazard identification and risk assessment activities
  • Assist engaging work team in hazard identification and risk assessment according to organisational WHS consultation and participation policies, procedures and processes
  • Respond to issues raised according to organisational procedures and processes
  • Develop plan to encourage others to participate in hazard identification and risk assessment activities, according to organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Contribute to consultative arrangements for implementing control measures
  • Assist with implementing consultative processes that engage work team in developing and implementing control measures, according to organisational WHS consultation and participation policies, procedures and processes
  • Respond to issues raised according to organisational policies and procedures for issue resolution
  • Promote worker participation in arrangements for implementing control measures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Participate in selecting hazard identification methods for the workplace according to organisational policies and procedures 
Use selected methods to identify, report and record hazards according to organisational policies and procedures, standards and WHS laws 
Provide information and assistance to required personnel during hazard identification process 
Participate in selecting suitable risk assessment methods for the workplace according to organisational policies and procedures 
Assess and record risks using selected methods according to organisational procedures, standards and WHS laws 
Provide information and assistance to required personnel during risk assessment process 
Obtain organisation records of the outcomes of hazard identifications and risk assessments, and use them to participate in developing risk control options 
Identify duty holders according to WHS laws and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems 
Participate in selecting risk control options using criteria agreed to by work team, and according to organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems 
Identify and report factors impeding successful implementation of selected risk control options to determine potential control measures to be implemented 
Review and document potential control measures for compliance with relevant WHS laws 
Contribute to developing a risk control implementation plan according to the hierarchy of control measures 
Provide written information to individuals and duty holders to facilitate implementation of reviewed control measures 
Assist engaging work team in hazard identification and risk assessment according to organisational WHS consultation and participation policies, procedures and processes 
Respond to issues raised according to organisational procedures and processes 
Develop plan to encourage others to participate in hazard identification and risk assessment activities, according to organisational policies and procedures 
Assist with implementing consultative processes that engage work team in developing and implementing control measures, according to organisational WHS consultation and participation policies, procedures and processes 
Respond to issues raised according to organisational policies and procedures for issue resolution 
Promote worker participation in arrangements for implementing control measures 

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