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BSBWHS507
Contribute to managing WHS information systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to managing work health and safety information systems (WHSIS) to support work health and safety (WHS) management. It focuses on systems for gathering, managing and communicating information necessary for WHS management.

It applies to individuals who contribute to the management of a WHSIS. These people will work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and 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.

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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 Contribute to identifying WHSIS requirements

1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and WHS information necessary for effective WHS management in the organisation

1.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with determining the functions and purposes of the WHSIS

1.3 Apply knowledge of organisation and consult with users of the WHSIS, to assist with specifying what users need from the system

1.4 Assist with identifying workplace factors that may impact on the design and development of the WHSIS

2 Contribute to the use and operation of the WHSIS

2.1 Provide advice and support to users to enable them to use the WHSIS effectively and to meet their WHS responsibilities and objectives

2.2 Gain feedback from users to assist with monitoring, evaluating and improving the WHSIS

3 Use the WHSIS to support effective WHS management as required by job role

3.1 Access and review relevant sources of WHS information and data, and evaluate information and data gathered

3.2 Collect and record information and data according to WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems, using appropriate tools

3.3 Meet legislated reporting requirements to external bodies within required time limits

3.4 Use appropriate analytical techniques to evaluate WHS performance and identify areas for WHS improvement

3.5 Regularly review and analyse WHS information and data in consultation with users to ensure organisational and WHS legislative requirements are met

3.6 Make recommendations for improvement in prevention strategies based on information and data analysis

3.7 Communicate WHS information to individuals and parties as required by WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems

4 Assist with monitoring, evaluating and improving the WHSIS

4.1 Apply knowledge of WHSIS requirements to assist with identifying elements of the WHSIS needing improvement

4.2 Assist with developing and implementing measures to improve the WHSIS

4.3 Facilitate user participation and consultation during WHSIS monitoring, evaluation and improvement activities

4.4 Identify training needs of WHSIS users and take action as appropriate

4.5 Determine frequency, method and scope of WHSIS review in consultation with users

Submission Requirements

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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 Contribute to identifying WHSIS requirements

1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and WHS information necessary for effective WHS management in the organisation

1.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with determining the functions and purposes of the WHSIS

1.3 Apply knowledge of organisation and consult with users of the WHSIS, to assist with specifying what users need from the system

1.4 Assist with identifying workplace factors that may impact on the design and development of the WHSIS

2 Contribute to the use and operation of the WHSIS

2.1 Provide advice and support to users to enable them to use the WHSIS effectively and to meet their WHS responsibilities and objectives

2.2 Gain feedback from users to assist with monitoring, evaluating and improving the WHSIS

3 Use the WHSIS to support effective WHS management as required by job role

3.1 Access and review relevant sources of WHS information and data, and evaluate information and data gathered

3.2 Collect and record information and data according to WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems, using appropriate tools

3.3 Meet legislated reporting requirements to external bodies within required time limits

3.4 Use appropriate analytical techniques to evaluate WHS performance and identify areas for WHS improvement

3.5 Regularly review and analyse WHS information and data in consultation with users to ensure organisational and WHS legislative requirements are met

3.6 Make recommendations for improvement in prevention strategies based on information and data analysis

3.7 Communicate WHS information to individuals and parties as required by WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems

4 Assist with monitoring, evaluating and improving the WHSIS

4.1 Apply knowledge of WHSIS requirements to assist with identifying elements of the WHSIS needing improvement

4.2 Assist with developing and implementing measures to improve the WHSIS

4.3 Facilitate user participation and consultation during WHSIS monitoring, evaluation and improvement activities

4.4 Identify training needs of WHSIS users and take action as appropriate

4.5 Determine frequency, method and scope of WHSIS review in consultation with users

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

The function and purpose of the WHSIS is to:

document and communicate WHS and other relevant procedures, policies, processes and systems

facilitate keeping track of legal requirements and compliance

facilitate and support consultation and participation

describe and communicate the core elements of the management system and their interaction, and provide direction to related documentation

support awareness of what is required to achieve the organisation’s WHS objectives and enable the evaluation of the system and WHS performance.

Users of the WHSISmust include:

individuals and parties who directly or indirectly access and use information from the WHSIS and/or provide and input information into the WHSIS.

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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
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and WHS information necessary for effective WHS management in the organisation 
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with determining the functions and purposes of the WHSIS 
Apply knowledge of organisation and consult with users of the WHSIS, to assist with specifying what users need from the system 
Assist with identifying workplace factors that may impact on the design and development of the WHSIS 
Provide advice and support to users to enable them to use the WHSIS effectively and to meet their WHS responsibilities and objectives 
Gain feedback from users to assist with monitoring, evaluating and improving the WHSIS 
Access and review relevant sources of WHS information and data, and evaluate information and data gathered 
Collect and record information and data according to WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems, using appropriate tools 
Meet legislated reporting requirements to external bodies within required time limits 
Use appropriate analytical techniques to evaluate WHS performance and identify areas for WHS improvement 
Regularly review and analyse WHS information and data in consultation with users to ensure organisational and WHS legislative requirements are met 
Make recommendations for improvement in prevention strategies based on information and data analysis 
Communicate WHS information to individuals and parties as required by WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems 
Apply knowledge of WHSIS requirements to assist with identifying elements of the WHSIS needing improvement 
Assist with developing and implementing measures to improve the WHSIS 
Facilitate user participation and consultation during WHSIS monitoring, evaluation and improvement activities 
Identify training needs of WHSIS users and take action as appropriate 
Determine frequency, method and scope of WHSIS review in consultation with users 

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