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BSBWHS505 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Investigate WHS incidents

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBWHS505 - Investigate WHS incidents
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report on investigations of work health and safety (WHS) incidents that have resulted in, or have the potential to result in, injury or damage. It covers conducting an initial assessment of the situation; establishing the scope and legal parameters of the investigation; conducting a systematic analysis to identify underlying causes and actions for prevention; and reporting on the outcomes of the investigation appropriate to the potential severity of the incident, which may include accessing specialist expertise.This unit applies to individuals required to investigate incidents in relation to prevention of future incidents. 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 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.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
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Ensure initial responses to the incident are carried out according to requirements
  • Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation
  • Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met
  • Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met
  • Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems
       
Element: Develop an investigation plan
  • Apply knowledge of WHS legislationand workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan
  • Form an appropriate investigation team
  • Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident
  • Ensure participation of, and consultation with individuals and parties as part of the planning process, specifying agreed processes for all phases of the investigation
  • Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required
  • Identify, address and document barriers to investigation
  • Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes
       
Element: Collect information and data
  • Identify and access sources of information and data
  • Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection
  • Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy
       
Element: Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures
  • Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual basis for the analysis
  • Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident
  • Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident
  • Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes
  • Detail recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation
       
Element: Compile and communicate investigation report
  • Prepare a report on the investigation, using objective language
  • Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations
  • Communicate the report to relevant individuals and parties
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Ensure initial responses to the incident are carried out according to requirements

1.1 Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation

1.2 Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met

1.3 Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met

1.4 Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems

2 Develop an investigation plan

2.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislationand workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan

2.2 Form an appropriate investigation team

2.3 Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident

2.4 Ensure participation of, and consultation with individuals and parties as part of the planning process, specifying agreed processes for all phases of the investigation

2.5 Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required

2.6 Identify, address and document barriers to investigation

2.7 Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes

3 Collect information and data

3.1 Identify and access sources of information and data

3.2 Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection

3.3 Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy

4 Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures

4.1 Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual basis for the analysis

4.2 Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident

4.3 Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident

4.4 Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes

4.5 Detail recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation

5 Compile and communicate investigation report

5.1 Prepare a report on the investigation, using objective language

5.2 Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations

5.3 Communicate the report to relevant individuals and parties

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Ensure initial responses to the incident are carried out according to requirements

1.1 Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation

1.2 Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met

1.3 Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met

1.4 Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems

2 Develop an investigation plan

2.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislationand workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan

2.2 Form an appropriate investigation team

2.3 Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident

2.4 Ensure participation of, and consultation with individuals and parties as part of the planning process, specifying agreed processes for all phases of the investigation

2.5 Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required

2.6 Identify, address and document barriers to investigation

2.7 Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes

3 Collect information and data

3.1 Identify and access sources of information and data

3.2 Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection

3.3 Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy

4 Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures

4.1 Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual basis for the analysis

4.2 Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident

4.3 Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident

4.4 Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes

4.5 Detail recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation

5 Compile and communicate investigation report

5.1 Prepare a report on the investigation, using objective language

5.2 Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations

5.3 Communicate the report to relevant individuals and parties

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Incidents include:

accidents

incidents as referred to in WHS legislation

major-to-minor incidents resulting in:

major-to-minor injuries and diseases

major-to-minor damage to property, equipment, work processes or the environment

near misses, where no injury or damage occurs

The incident analysis must be based on:

adopting an open-minded and objective approach

analysing policies, procedures, processes and systems in place at the time of the incident

focusing on the 'how', 'what' and 'why' of the incident

not focusing on individual behaviour or fault

using applicable models of causation and occurrence.

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
Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation 
Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met 
Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met 
Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems 
Apply knowledge of WHS legislationand workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan 
Form an appropriate investigation team 
Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident 
Ensure participation of, and consultation with individuals and parties as part of the planning process, specifying agreed processes for all phases of the investigation 
Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required 
Identify, address and document barriers to investigation 
Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes 
Identify and access sources of information and data 
Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection 
Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy 
Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual basis for the analysis 
Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident 
Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident 
Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes 
Detail recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation 
Prepare a report on the investigation, using objective language 
Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations 
Communicate the report to relevant individuals and parties 

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