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BSBWHS504A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage WHS hazards and risks

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBWHS504A - Manage WHS hazards and risks
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage work health and safety (WHS) hazards and risks.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals who contribute to the management of WHS hazards and risks. This management is based on the organisation’s WHS management system (WHSMS), WHS information system (WHSIS) and risk-management approach (as covered in BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk).The unit applies to people who work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.NOTE: 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 the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Access information and data on WHS hazards and risks
  • Identify sources of information and data
  • Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of hazards and risks, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms happen
  • Obtain information and data to determine techniques, tools and processes to assess risk associated with identified hazards and risk control options
       
Element: Prepare to manage WHS hazards and risks
  • Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS and WHSIS to identify requirements for managing WHS hazards and risks
  • Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements for managing WHS hazards and risks
       
Element: Develop and implement WHS hazard and risk-management processes
  • Apply techniques, tools and processes to assess risks associated with hazards and risk control options
  • Apply knowledge of hazards and risks to develop appropriate risk controls
  • Develop and implement a risk control plan and evaluate risk controls
  • Carry out hazard identification and risk management according to organisational and legal requirements, adopting a risk-management approach
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

complete risk assessment using a range tools and processes

outline risk factors and recommended risk controls for a hazard

action plan to implement risk controls and risk-management processes, including positive performance indicators to monitor implementation

knowledge of relevant WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a workplace or simulated workplace

workplace documentation

office equipment and resources

relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines relating to risks found in the workplace.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control and management actions taken

demonstration of techniques used to identify hazards, to assess associated risks, and to control, monitor and evaluate risks

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of performance in role plays

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

review of action plans

written reports on hazard-identification and risk-management activities.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

BSBWHS506A Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

BSBWHS507A Contribute to managing WHS information systems

BSBWHS508A Manage WHS hazards associated with plant.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analytical skills to:

analyse relevant workplace information and data

contribute to the assessment of resources needed to manage risk and where appropriate access these resources

identify areas for WHS improvement

communication skills to:

conduct effective formal and informal meetings and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation

use language appropriate to the work team and the task

consultation and negotiation skills to:

develop plans

implement and monitor designated actions

information technology skills to:

access and download internal and external information and data on WHS

use a range of communication media

literacy skills to prepare plans and reports for a range of target groups, including health and safety committees, health and safety representatives, managers, supervisors, and persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers

organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe

project-management skills to achieve change in WHS matters

research skills to:

access relevant WHS information and data

identify areas for improvement

interpret information and data.

Required knowledge

basic principles of incident causation and injury processes

difference between hazard and risk

formal and informal communication and consultation processes, and key personnel related to communication

how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on WHS risk and the management of WHS, including:

communication skills

cultural background and diversity

gender

labour market changes

language, literacy and numeracy levels of the workforce

structure and organisation of the workforce, including part time, casual and contract workers; shift rosters; and geographical location

workers with specific needs and limitations

workplace culture towards alcohol and other drug use

internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and how to access them

limitations of generic hazard identification and risk assessment checklists, and risk ranking processes

methods for providing evidence of compliance with WHS legislation

nature of workplace processes (work flow, planning and control) and hazards relevant to the workplace

organisational culture as it impacts on the work team

organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

other functional areas that impact on the management of WHS

principles and practices of a systematic approach to managing WHS

relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material, and other relevant publications

risk as the effect of uncertainty on objectives

risk management as a duty of PCBUs or their officers under WHS legislation

roles and responsibilities of individuals and parties under WHS legislation

standard industry controls for a range of hazards

techniques, tools and processes for identifying and controlling health and safety hazards and risks, including:

hazard and risk checklists

hazard hunts

job safety analyses

manifests and registers, including for dangerous goods, hazardous chemicals and plant

safe work method statements

surveys using questionnaires, interviews and other survey techniques

workplace inspections and walk throughs.

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.

Sources of information and data may include:

Australian and international standards

industry bodies and groups

unions

websites, journals and newsletters

WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, guidelines and other information issued by WHS regulators

WHS specialists

workers’ compensation insurance agents

workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems.

Hazards and risks may include:

hazards and risks associated with particular industries and/or occupations

hazards and risks determined by:

needs of the workplace, local industry and regional contexts

how common they are or could be

how big a problem they are or could be, in terms of severity of actual or potential harm, and numbers of workers they may harm

potential or actual costs, impacts on the organisation/industry, and requirements to comply with hazard and industry-specific WHS regulations and codes of practice

commonly occurring hazards:

biological hazards, such as viruses, bacteria, hepatitis, legionnaires’ disease, Q fever, brucellosis, leptospirosis, HIV and fungi

electrical

extreme temperature

hazardous chemicals

ionising and non-ionising radiation

machinery and equipment

manual tasks

noise and vibration

psychosocial hazards, such as work-related stress and fatigue, bullying and violence

working at height, falling objects, falls, slips and trips.

WHS legislation may include:

Acts

regulations

codes of practice.

Duty holders may include:

as specified in WHS Acts:

PCBUs or their officers

workers

other persons at a workplace.

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 sources of information and data 
Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of hazards and risks, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms happen 
Obtain information and data to determine techniques, tools and processes to assess risk associated with identified hazards and risk control options 
Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS and WHSIS to identify requirements for managing WHS hazards and risks 
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements for managing WHS hazards and risks 
Apply techniques, tools and processes to assess risks associated with hazards and risk control options 
Apply knowledge of hazards and risks to develop appropriate risk controls 
Develop and implement a risk control plan and evaluate risk controls 
Carry out hazard identification and risk management according to organisational and legal requirements, adopting a risk-management approach 

Forms

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