• BSBOHS405B - Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures

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BSBOHS405B
Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to individuals with supervisory responsibilities for managing occupational health and safety (OHS) in the workplace who contribute to the implementation of procedures for responding to emergencies. The unit assumes that expert advice will be available in identifying potential emergencies and in formulating the response plans.

As the unit focuses on implementation of procedures already developed for short term emergency responses, it is less complex than BSBOHS508B Participate in the investigation of incidents, which has a greater scope both in situations addressed and the timeframe for action.

Contributions to the actions to control OHS risks are covered in BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation of planning and response procedures for emergencies.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




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:

identification of a potential emergency

contribution to the implementation of procedures for preparing and responding to an emergency

evaluation of the effectiveness of the implementation strategies

knowledge of basic emergency prevention controls typically installed in a workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to office equipment and resources

access to workplace documentation and actual workplaces.

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

demonstration of procedures implemented in response to an emergency situation

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of information needs of emergency response personnel during reporting, arrival and response to an emergency

review of risk register developed to identify potential emergencies and their causes

written examples of reports on responses to emergency situations

review of documentation submitted to managers and key personnel outlining monitoring of emergency response.

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks

BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities across all levels of an organisation

interpersonal skills to issue instructions in an authoritative manner during unusual circumstances

literacy skills to prepare reports for a range of target groups

observation skills to evaluate the impact characteristics and composition of the workforce have on managing OHS

organisational and time management skills to sequence tasks and meet timelines

research and data analysis skills to assess resources required to systematically manage OHS and to analyse relevant workplace information and data

research and data analysis skills to evaluate interactions between employees, their activities, equipment, environment and work systems

technology skills to access internal and external OHS data.

Required knowledge

basic emergency prevention controls typically installed in a workplace, such as:

emergency alerting systems

emergency protection systems

fire and smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers

required safety wear

security systems

emergency alerting systems and signals used in the workplace and their meanings

enterprise physical site and work areas

enterprise reporting procedures in an emergency

essential actions of self and others in an emergency

hazards and precautions to be taken during an emergency

hazards arising from evacuation

information needs of emergency response personnel during reporting, arrival and response to an emergency

OHS information needs of work unit or work team

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

organisational policies and procedures for OHS and acting in an emergency situation

organisational structure, roles and responsibilities

powers of safety representatives and other authorised OHS personnel to cease work immediately if an immediate danger to OHS exists

principles and priorities for evacuation, checking and accounting for people

principles of fire protection and emergency response

relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material

roles, responsibilities and authority of OHS personnel

types of emergency responses typically used in workplaces.

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.

Hazards may include:

sources of potential harm in terms of human injury, ill health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these, including:

biological

chemical

environment

mechanical and/or electrical

physical

psychosocial

radiological

nuclear

Standards may include:

Australian Standards

industry-specific standards

international standards

Emergencies may include:

emergencies requiring evacuation

explosion and bomb alerts

external emergencies and natural disasters, such as:

flood

storm

traffic accident

fire

explosion

hazardous substance spill

chemical spill

internal emergencies, such as:

loss of power

loss of water supply

structural collapse

security emergencies, such as:

armed robberies

intruders

disturbed persons

serious injury events

Stakeholders may include:

community

employees

health and safety, and other employee representatives

managers

OHS committee

supervisors

Specialist advisors may include:

internal or external advisors in:

safety

chemicals

engineering

security

emergency response

Emergency agencies may include:

fire

police

ambulance

government departments

hazardous materials response teams (Hazmat)

OHS authorities

Risk register may include:

lists of hazards

location of hazards

range of possible scenarios or circumstances under which an emergency could occur, including natural disasters

outcomes of any risk assessment or risk ranking

Resources may include:

emergency response personnel and equipment

first aid personnel and equipment

emergency services personnel

Emergency equipment may include:

clothing items such as coloured hats and vests

communication equipment

evacuation alarms

evacuation equipment, especially for people with a disability

fire extinguishers and equipment

torches

Second response phase may include:

actions required if building cannot be re-occupied

containment of personnel in evacuation area

first aid

support/counselling of personnel involved or affected

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
Apply knowledge of OHS hazards and standards to identify causes of potential emergencies 
Seek input of stakeholders in identifying potential emergencies 
Identify and liaise with appropriate specialist advisors and emergency agencies to identify causes of potential emergencies 
Develop a risk register to identify potential emergencies and their causes 
Categorise major types of emergencies 
Identify actions required to contain or limit potential emergencies 
Identify actions required to limit impact on personnel, property and the environment 
Identify requirements for liaison with emergency agencies 
Prioritise actions to be taken during emergencies 
Identify resources available and required for immediate response 
Check emergency equipment to ensure serviceability, accessibility, cleanliness and correct location 
Document actions required for a number of major types of emergency, taking account of standards, current industry practice, specialist advice and input by emergency agencies 
Identify training needs and appropriate providers 
Document and display actions for initial response 
Understand and implement own role in emergency response 
Identify and support other personnel in the second response phase 
Make contributions to debriefing processes 
Monitor responses to emergencies for efficiency and timeliness, in consultation with stakeholders and, as appropriate, specialist advisors and agencies 
Document, and promptly and appropriately report results of monitoring to managers and key personnel 
Identify areas for organisational and personal improvement and make recommendations for improvement in response to analysis of response taken 

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