• BSBOHS507B - Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk

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BSBOHS507B
Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk

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Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibility for managing OHS in the workplace to consider the impact of agents in the workplace on the health of workers, and the physical and psychosocial impact on workers' health arising from work organisation and work processes.

It covers knowledge of occupational health and strategies to deal with occupational health issues. The unit enables candidates to facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk in the workplace.

OHS practitioners will identify occupational health hazards, and seek solutions and interventions to bring about change in the workplace. These practitioners will facilitate risk assessment and controls to reduce exposure to the effects of hazardous materials and hazardous conditions in the workplace.

BSBOHS505C Manage hazards in the work environment, addresses hazards of both short term and long term latency, including those hazards that impact on health.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the application of principles of occupational health and implement strategies to control occupational health and safety (OHS) risk.

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

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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

Evidence of the following is essential:

facilitation of strategies to assist with controlling OHS risks associated with occupational health issues

knowledge of structure and forms of legislation including regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to office equipment and resources

access to relevant legislation, standards and guidelines

access to workplace or simulated 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 OHS principles in the workplace

demonstration of techniques used to control OHS risk

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

observation of performance in role plays

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of ethics related to professional practice

evaluation of discussions with stakeholders about health effects that may result from work and the working environment

review of evaluation plan

assessment of identification of situations that require health professionals.

Guidance information for assessment

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

other OHS units.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify areas for improvement where OHS risk is involved

analyse relevant workplace information and data, and to make observations of workplace tasks and interactions between people, their activities, equipment, environment and systems

contribute to the assessment of resources needed to systematically manage OHS and, where appropriate, access resources

attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes

research skills to access relevant OHS information and data

numeracy skills to carry out simple arithmetical calculations (e.g. % change), and to produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations

technological skills to use basic measuring equipment including reading scales and dials applicable to selected hazards

communication skills to:

conduct effective formal and informal meetings and to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation, OHS specialists and, as required, emergency services personnel

prepare reports for a range of target groups including OHS committee, OHS representatives, managers and supervisors

use language and literacy skills appropriate to the workgroup and the task

consultation and negotiation skills to develop plans, and to implement and monitor designated actions

project management skills to achieve change in OHS matters

organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe

information technology skills to access and enter internal and external information and data on OHS and to use a range of communication media

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of toxicology of hazardous materials and potential health effects in the workplace

ethics related to professional practice

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

hierarchy of control and considerations for choosing between different control measures, such as possible inadequacies of particular control measures

how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS, for example:

communication skills

cultural background/workplace diversity

gender

labour market changes

language, literacy and numeracy

structure and organisation of workforce e.g. part-time, casual and contract workers, shift rosters, geographical location

workers with specific needs

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

key personnel, including identifying 'change agents', within workplace management structure

language, literacy and cultural profile of the workgroup

methods of providing evidence of compliance with OHS legislation

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

organisational behaviour and culture as it impacts on OHS and on change

organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup

organisational OHS policies and procedures

requirements under hazard specific OHS legislation and codes of practice

sources of occupational disease and their prevention

structure and forms of legislation including regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material

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.

External sources of information and data may include:

Australian Safety and Compensation Council

databases with national and state injury data, such as National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)

employer groups

industry bodies

journals and websites

legislation, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material

manufacturers' manuals and specifications

OHS regulatory authorities

OHS specialists

unions.

Agents may include:

biological

chemical

ergonomic

nuclear

physical

psychosocial

radiological.

Workplace sources of information and data may include:

audits

employees

hazard, incident and investigation reports

material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

minutes of meetings

questionnaires

reports

written and verbal complaints.

Health professionals may include:

general practitioners

health educators

occupational health nurses

occupational health physicians.

Job characteristics and nature of work may include:

adequacy of equipment or faulty equipment

effectiveness of different control strategies

health effects of physical hazards in the workplace such as noise, vibration, thermal extremes

job demands such as high physical, mental or emotional demands; lack of variety; short work cycle; workload

participation in decision making and control of workload

relative costs of implementation of appropriate control strategies

toxicology of hazardous materials

workload and scheduling issues such as pace; shift work, inflexible work schedules; unpredictable, long or unsocial hours

workplace processes and the hazards they produce.

Context of work may include:

career issues including promotion, job security and skills

interpersonal relationships at work, including with supervisors and peers

organisational factors such as communication; levels of support for problem solving and personal development; changing employment patterns; definition of organisational objectives

role ambiguity, role conflict, role responsibilities.

Internal sources of information and data may include:

human resources, industrial relations, personnel management and staff

managers

occupational health and employee assistance staff

OHS and employee representatives

supervisors.

Hierarchy of control may include:

eliminating hazards

and where this is not practicable, minimising risk by:

substitution

isolating the hazard from personnel

using engineering controls

using administrative controls (e.g. procedures, training)

using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Organisational communication processes may include:

formal and informal communication processes

position descriptions and performance appraisal processes

training.

Characteristics of target groups may include:

characteristics influencing communication strategies, such as access to information and data and empowerment

characteristics such as, but not limited to:

cultural background

language and literacy

location

size of workforce, group, team etc

variability of roles, responsibilities etc.

Stakeholders may include:

employees

families of employees

health and safety, and other employee representatives

local community

managers

OHS committees.

Legal requirements may include:

equity and workers with specific needs

privacy legislation

relevant OHS legislative requirements related to use of certain chemicals and processes in the workplace.

Ethical requirements may include:

confidentiality

equity

privacy

workplace diversity.

Resources may include:

financial

physical.

Evaluation plan may include:

appropriate communication strategies for the workplace

identification of relevant target groups

impact on improvements to the workplace as a result of interventions

impact on workforce

training availability including delivery schedule

training content.

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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
Access external sources of information and data to assist in identifying agents in the workplace with a potential to adversely affect health 
Review workplace sources of information and data to access information to assist in identifying agents in the workplace with a potential to adversely affect health 
Consider the role of individual difference in susceptibility to occupational disease or injury in identifying adverse effects on health 
Identify situations where health professionals may be required 
Apply knowledge of sources of occupational disease and injury to analyse job characteristics, nature of work and the context of work to help identify situations with potential for physical or psychological harm to employees 
Access workplace and internal sources of information and data, taking account of privacy requirements, to assist in identifying situations with a potential for physical or psychological harm to employees 
Apply the hierarchy of control to control risks to occupational health 
Examine workplace policies, procedures and schedules to minimise situations with a potential to cause physical or psychological harm to employees 
Examine organisational communication processes to maximise clarity of roles and employee involvement in these processes 
Research and identify characteristics of target groups 
Interpret and discuss health effects with stakeholders that may result from work and the working environment 
Implement communication strategies in accordance with legal and ethical requirements 
Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of health communication processes 
Identify the need for health information and data, and training in consultation with workplace stakeholders 
Identify personnel including health professionals and resources to deliver occupational health training 
Identify and allocate roles and responsibilities for the delivery of training 
Provide health information and data, and education to managers and workers in a manner that facilitates understanding and uptake 
Apply training, evaluation and monitoring processes 
Evaluate outcomes and document the overall impact of occupational health education programs through an evaluation plan 
Evaluate and document the overall impact of the occupational health program 
Make recommendations for future programs as a result of the evaluation 

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