Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBWHS331 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Participate in identifying and controlling hazardous chemicals

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBWHS331 - Participate in identifying and controlling hazardous chemicals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and control hazardous chemicals in the workplace. It requires knowledge of the potential hazards associated with chemicals and how to work safely with them. It involves supporting workplace safety by communicating information about hazardous chemicals using established consultation methods.The unit applies to those who participate in identifying chemicals as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties. It applies to hazardous chemicals with the potential to harm human health, which may be solids, liquids or gases; pure substances or mixtures. When used in the workplace, these substances can generate vapours, fumes, dusts and mists.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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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply information relating to identifying hazardous chemicals
  • Identify and follow WHS laws and guidance notes in relation to the safe use, handling, processing, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace
  • Identify and follow safety data sheets (SDSs) and other guidance to determine the potential health effects of worker exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • Identify and follow SDSs and other guidance to determine methods to control worker exposure to hazardous chemicals
       
Element: Identify presence and use of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
  • Apply organisational inspection techniques to identify and document hazardous chemicals in the workplace
  • Participate in consultation processes with workers to identify hazardous chemicals in the workplace
  • Identify tasks that may expose workers to hazardous chemicals used in the workplace
       
Element: Contribute to the control of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
  • Use WHS laws and guidance notes in relation to hazardous chemicals to identify controls to remove or reduce worker exposure
  • Assess effectiveness of current control measures according to WHS laws, guidance notes, and organisational policies and procedures
  • Participate in selecting additional control measures for implementation, as required
  • Assist in implementing procedures for safe use, handling, processing, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals
  • Contribute to ensuring control measures are maintained according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Support worker consultation methods for hazardous chemicals
  • Communicate information about identified hazardous chemicals, and support required personnel at risk of exposure to them
  • Gather information about exposure to hazardous chemicals and possible health effects reported by workers
  • Report gathered information to required parties including duty holders
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and follow WHS laws and guidance notes in relation to the safe use, handling, processing, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace 
Identify and follow safety data sheets (SDSs) and other guidance to determine the potential health effects of worker exposure to hazardous chemicals 
Identify and follow SDSs and other guidance to determine methods to control worker exposure to hazardous chemicals 
Apply organisational inspection techniques to identify and document hazardous chemicals in the workplace 
Participate in consultation processes with workers to identify hazardous chemicals in the workplace 
Identify tasks that may expose workers to hazardous chemicals used in the workplace 
Use WHS laws and guidance notes in relation to hazardous chemicals to identify controls to remove or reduce worker exposure 
Assess effectiveness of current control measures according to WHS laws, guidance notes, and organisational policies and procedures 
Participate in selecting additional control measures for implementation, as required 
Assist in implementing procedures for safe use, handling, processing, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals 
Contribute to ensuring control measures are maintained according to organisational procedures 
Communicate information about identified hazardous chemicals, and support required personnel at risk of exposure to them 
Gather information about exposure to hazardous chemicals and possible health effects reported by workers 
Report gathered information to required parties including duty holders 

Forms

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