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ACMOHS501A
Manage occupational health and safety processes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit is intended for application by a manager of a small organisation or several work groups or a larger group within an organisation. Work is likely to have a focus on maintaining already established processes and the unit assumes that OHS advice and expertise would be available.

In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.

This unit of competency covers the process required by an individual responsible for ongoing management of occupational health and safety (OHS) within an area of management responsibility, where the OHS management processes have been set up by other persons, either internal or external to the organisation.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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

To demonstrate competence in this unit, a candidate must be able to provide evidence of managing OHS processes for a small organisation or a group of persons undertaking a range of work.

Evidence gathered by an assessor to determine competence will include:

written or verbal responses to scenarios and case studies

reports from persons who have been involved in the management processes

portfolio of workplace documents.

Evidence of workplace performance over time must be obtained to inform a judgement of competence.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Products that could be used as evidence include:

verbal and written responses to verbal, pictorial or physical scenarios

demonstrated action to scenarios, simulations and role plays

completed reports to senior managers

written directions, emails, memos and other information provided to supervisors in area of responsibility

reports from team leaders, senior managers, other managers, specialist advisors.

Processes that could be used as evidence include:

how training needs were identified and addressed

how action plans are developed, monitored and updated

how hazard identification and risk assessment occur

how incident investigation occurs.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with other units of competence relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

Access and equity considerations:

All assessment should be applied with respect torelevant work-related access and equity issues

Competence should reflect an ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

apply an action planning process

assimilate information from a range of sources to evaluate effectiveness of processes

communicate with supervisors, other managers, staff, OHS inspectors and expert advisers in a range of contexts, and using a range of media and formats

conduct effective meetings

develop solutions to complex OHS problems, utilising information from a range of sources

relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

technical skills to access OHS information

language and literacy and conceptual skills to analyse and evaluate OHS information.

Required knowledge

knowledge and understanding of guidance material including codes of practice/compliance codes relevant to the particular industry/type of work site

legal and practical requirements for OHS training

legal requirements for OHS record keeping and reporting

legislative requirements for record keeping and reporting

legislative requirements for consultation

risk assessment process including:

hazard identification procedures

principles of risk assessment

the hierarchy of control and its application

sources of OHS information both internal and external to the workplace

systems for identifying skill needs, for example:

performance reviews

training needs analysis

identifying additional training needs of learners

the characteristics and composition of the workforce and how they may impact on the management of OHS

the difference between hazard and risk

the roles and responsibilities of employees, supervisors and managers in the workplace

understanding of OHS legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to the particular industry/type of work site

workplace specific information, including:

hazards of the particular work environment and how they cause harm

hazard identification procedures relevant to the hazards in their workplace

designated person for raising OHS issues

organisation procedures related to OHS including hazard, incident and injury reporting, hazard identification, risk assessment and control, consultation and participation, incident investigation, record keeping

awards and enterprise agreements that impact on the particular workplace.

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.

OHS legislation includes:

commonwealth, state and territory OHS Acts and regulations.

Standards include:

documents produced by national bodies, OHS regulators or industry bodies, that prescribe preventative action to avert occupational deaths, injuries and diseases

standards are of an advisory nature only, except where a law adopts the standard and thus makes it mandatory

they may be called up as evidence in court or other enforcement action.

Codes of practice/compliance codes are:

codes of practice/compliance codes may:

be incorporated into regulations

not relate to a standard

be called up as evidence in court or other enforcement action

documents generally prepared to provide advice to employers and workers, of an acceptable way of achieving standards.

Guidance material:

advises on 'what to do' and 'how to do it'

has no legal standing

is an advisory technical document, providing detailed information for use by unions, employers, management, health and safety committee members and representatives, safety officers and others requiring guidance.

Other sources of OHS information include:

persons, organisations and references where knowledge about OHS may be obtained

these sources may be:

internal including:

hazard, incident and investigation reports

workplace inspections

incident investigations

minutes of meetings

job safety analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments

organisation data such as insurance records, enforcement notices and actions, workers compensation data, OHS performance data

reports and audits

material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and registers

employees handbooks

employees including questionnaire results

OHS advisors

manufacturers' manuals and specifications

external, including:

regulatory bodies and OHS Acts, regulations, codes and guidance material

other relevant legislation

Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) and the former National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) documents

Databases, such as national and state injury data

OHS specialists and consultants

newspapers and journals, trade/industry publications

internet sites

industry networks and associations, including unions and employer groups

OHS professional bodies

specialist advisors

research information.

OHS information includes:

collated information on hazard incidents and injuries

information on hazards, including MSDS

investigation and audit reports

outcomes of hazard identifications and workplace inspections

requirements under OHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidelines

rights and responsibilities

risk assessments

risk controls

training records

workplace OHS policies and procedures

work procedures.

Risk controls include:

the devices and methods to, where practicable, eliminate the hazard or, where this is not practicable, minimise the risk associated with the hazard.

Legal requirements for record keeping include:

that specified under OHS legislation and regulations for:

serious incident and injury reporting

registered plant

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

environmental monitoring

health surveillance

privacy legislation.

OHS records may include:

hazard, incident and investigation reports

workplace inspection reports

incident investigation reports

first aid records

minutes of meetings

JSA and risk assessments

MSDS and registers

plant and equipment operation records, including those relevant to registered plant

maintenance and testing reports

training records

environmental monitoring records

health surveillance records.

Participative processes include:

processes that:

inform employees and other stakeholders of OHS matters

seek their input

offer opportunity for stakeholders to participate in decisions that may impact on their health and safety

participative processes may also be referred to as 'consultative processes', however 'participation' implies a higher level of involvement.

Organisation policies and procedures include:

policies and procedures underpinning the management of OHS including:

hazard, incident and injury reporting

hazard identification, risk assessment and control

consultation and participation

incident investigation

quality system documentation.

Consultation includes processes for:

seeking information or the opinions from one or more people prior to decision making

consultation should particularly include those who may affect the outcomes or be affected by the decisions made but may also include specialist sources.

A hazard is:

a source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these.

Specific hazards may include, but are not limited to:

animal bits, envenomation, kicks, scratches or crush injuries

biological hazardous waste

bodily fluids

chemicals and medicines

gas leakage

manual handling, including carrying, lifting and shifting

moving parts of equipment or machinery

noise

radiation

sharps

underfoot hazards

work posture

zoonoses.

Other workplace hazards may include:

bullying

fatigue

occupational violence

stress.

Incident includes:

any event that has caused or has the potential for injury, ill-health or damage

Hazard identification is:

the process of identifying sources of harm and may be required:

at design or pre-purchase of equipment and materials

at commissioning or pre-implementation of new processes or practices

before new forms of work and organisation of work are implemented

before changes are made to workplace, equipment, work processes or work arrangements

as part of planning major tasks or activities, such as equipment shutdowns

following an incident report

when new knowledge becomes available

at regular intervals during normal operations

prior to disposal of equipment, buildings or materials.

Risk:

in relation to any hazard, means the probability and consequences of injury, illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard.

Risk assessments involve:

analysing a hazard to:

identify factors influencing the risk and the range of potential consequences

effectiveness of existing controls

likelihood of each consequence considering exposure and hazard level

and combining these in some way to obtain a level of risk.

Hierarchy of control is:

the preferred order of control measures for OHS risks:

elimination (e.g. controlling the hazard at the source)

substitution (e.g. replacing one substance or activity at the source)

engineering (e.g. installing guards on machinery)

administration (e.g. policies and procedures for safe work practices)

personal protective equipment (e.g. respirators and ear plugs).

Expert advisors include:

persons either internal or external to the organisation, including:

audiologists

ergonomists

occupational health professionals

occupational hygienists

safety engineers

safety professionals

toxicologists

other persons providing specific technical knowledge or expertise in areas related to OHS, including:

engineers (e.g. design, acoustic, mechanical and civil)

health professionals

injury management advisors

legal practitioners with experience in OHS

maintenance and trade persons

risk managers

security and emergency response personnel

workplace trainers and assessors.

OHS induction includes:

the processes by which new employees are introduced to, and acquainted with their job and the new workplace, including familiarisation with:

hazards and risks associated with the work,

risk control measures,

welfare facilities and

emergency response procedures.

Stakeholders are:

those people or organisations who may be affected by, or perceive themselves to be affected by an activity or decision, including:

employees and contractors

health and safety and other employee representatives

managers

OHS committees

supervisors

the community.

OHS action plans include:

documented plans developed within the workplace to implement a systematic approach to OHS management and contain:

actions that support an integrated strategy to address deficiencies, meet obligations or provide for improved outcomes

allocated responsibilities

timeframes.

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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
Relevant OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and other sources of OHS information are identified, accessed and evaluates for their relevance to the specific work context. 
Information on OHS requirements, trends and risk controls are collected, collated and provided. 
Records and record keeping processes are reviewed to ensure that legal requirements for OHS record keeping are identified and addressed. 
Processes are implemented and monitored to ensure that OHS records are accurately completed, collected and stored in accordance with legal requirements and workplace procedures. 
Participative processes are monitored to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and organisation procedures. 
Information provided to employees is evaluated to ensure it is in a readily accessible and understandable format. 
Processes are implemented and monitored to ensure that workgroup members have an opportunity, either directly or through their representative, to contribute to decisions that may affect their health and safety. 
Processes for addressing OHS issues are evaluated to ensure issues raised through consultation are resolved promptly and in line with organisation procedures and legislative requirements. 
Information is provided promptly about the outcomes of consultation in a format and medium that is readily accessible to employees. 
Processes for hazard, incident, and injury reporting and investigation are reviewed to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and to inform future prevention strategies. 
Processes are monitored to ensure that hazard identification and risk assessments occur according to organisation procedures. 
Risk controls and hazard specific procedures are checked to ensure consistency with the hierarchy of control and are monitored to support compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. 
Any OHS implications of either proposed or implemented changes to the workplace, work processes or organisation of work are identified and addressed. 
Limits of own professional expertise are recognised and expert advisors are consulted as required. 
OHS training needs assessment is undertaken for workgroup members that takes account of legislative and regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures, existing skills of workgroup members and risk control requirements. 
Training programs are implemented and monitored to ensure identified OHS training requirements are addressed. 
Processes to ensure that all new employees receive OHS induction are implemented and monitored. 
Relevant OHS and training specialists are accessed and consulted as required, in the development and implementation of the OHS training program. 
Input from individuals and workgroup is considered in identifying and implementing OHS improvement. 
OHS priorities are determined in consultation with appropriate managers and stakeholders. 
OHS action plans are developed taking account of priorities and training needs. 
Achievements against the OHS plans are monitored and plans updated accordingly. 

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