BSBWHS508A - Manage WHS hazards associated with plant
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BSBWHS508A Manage WHS hazards associated with plant
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to individuals with responsibility for managing WHS hazards associated with plant and eliminating, or where this is not practicable, minimising the risks associated with plant.
The focus is on businesses or undertakings involving management or control of plant.
The focus is not on businesses or undertakings associated with the design of plant; manufacture of plant; supply of plant; installation, construction or commissioning of plant; or issuing of licences associated with plant.
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 National 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.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage work health and safety (WHS) hazards associated with plant and to comply with WHS legislation as it applies to plant.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
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:
managing effective identification of hazards and developing risk control options for a range of plant, as defined in WHS legislation
knowledge of relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
using relevant procedures and systems in the maintenance of plant
implementing general licensing and training requirements associated with plant
using machinery safety control measures to control plant risks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
manufacturer manuals, including specifications and operational information and data
relevant WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines
sources of information, data and advice
workplace equipment and resources
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 case studies and scenarios
assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control and management actions taken
demonstration of techniques used to identify hazards; assess associated risks; and determine, implement, monitor and evaluate risk control options
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
presentations
review of recording and reporting on hazards associated with plant
review of the system for managing WHS associated with plant.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
analytical skills to:
analyse relevant workplace information and data
contribute to the assessment of resources needed to manage WHS and where appropriate access these resources
identify areas for risk control
make observations of workplace tasks and interactions between people, their activities, equipment, environment and systems
communication skills to:
conduct effective formal and informal meetings and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation and WHS specialists
prepare reports for a range of target groups, including health and safety committees, health and safety representatives, managers, supervisors, and persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
consultation and negotiation skills to:
develop plans
implement and monitor designated actions
information technology skills to:
access and download internal and external information and data on WHS
use a range of communication media
organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe
project-management skills to achieve change in WHS matters
research skills to:
access relevant WHS information and data
identify areas for improvement
interpret information and data
technical skills to use basic measuring equipment, such as scales and dials applicable to specific hazards.
Required knowledge
basic principles of incident causation and injury processes
difference between hazard and risk
factors that impact on risk
hierarchy of control and considerations for choosing between different risk controls
high-risk work licences required for specific plant
internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and how to access them
language, literacy and cultural profile of the work team
management of risk associated with plant as a duty of PCBUs or their officers under WHS legislation
methods for providing evidence of compliance with WHS legislation
nature of workplace processes (work flow, planning and control) and hazards relevant to the workplace
organisational behaviour and culture as they impact on WHS and on change
organisational culture as it impacts on the work team
organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
other functional areas that impact on the management of WHS
plant-specific knowledge:
basic physics of fluids under pressure and pressure vessels, and the behaviour of pressurised fluid when pressure is released
duties, rights and obligations of individuals and parties specified in WHS legislation
hazards associated with plant and systems of work associated with plant
industry practices related to permit to work, and isolation and tag out systems
registration requirements of plant, licensing and certification competencies
principles and practices of a systematic approach to managing WHS
strategies for guarding moving parts in machinery; human factors related to machine guarding; and safe design principles, features and limitations
WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and other instruments issued by WHS regulators.
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.
WHS legislation may include:
Acts
regulations
codes of practice.
Individuals and parties may include:
contractors and subcontractors
duty holders as specified in WHS Acts:
PCBUs or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace
WHS entry permit holders
WHS inspectors.
Plant may include:
any machinery, equipment (including scaffolding), or appliance
electrical installation and plant, such as wiring, accessories, fittings, consuming devices, control and protective gear, converters and generators
mobile plant and load-shifting equipment
pressure equipment, such as boilers, pressure vessels and pressure piping.
Job roles and the nature of the organisation may include:
job roles associated with plant in the organisation
how the organisation is involved with one or more of the following:
management or control of plant
design of plant
manufacture of plant
supply of plant
installation, construction or commissioning of plant
plant training
issuing of licences associated with plant.
Hazards may include:
source of potential harm in relation to:
human injury or ill health
damage to property
damage to the environment
a combination of the above.
Sources of information, data and advice may include:
accident and incident reports
audits
Australian and international standards
commonwealth and state or territory WHS regulators
industry bodies and groups
internet and the organisation's intranet
manufacturer and supplier manuals, specifications and other forms of advice and information
minutes of organisational WHS and other meetings, and other in-house information
Safe Work Australia
unions
WHS legislation
workplace inspections.
Others may include:
experts in different aspects of the management of hazards associated with plant
individuals and parties as specified above
plant manufacturers, suppliers and designers
WHS inspectors
WHS regulators.
Recording and reporting may include:
documents describing how tasks, projects, inspections, jobs and processes are undertaken
job and task statements
job safety analysis worksheets
maintenance and service logs, sheets, cards and diaries
standard operating procedures.
Risk control options may include:
controls for access and egress risks, such as:
to parts of plant that require cleaning or maintenance
to operator’s workstation for normal and emergency conditions
systems that enable safe access and egress, such as emergency lighting, safety doors and alarm systems
controls for dangerous part risks, such as potential contact or entrapment points to which the operator may be exposed during adjustment, examination, lubrication, maintenance and operation
controls for guarding risks, such as:
permanently fixed physical barriers where no access of any part of a person is required
interlocking physical barriers where access to dangerous areas is required during operation
fixing physical barriers securely by means of fasteners or devices
sensing safeguarding systems
controls for operational control risks, such as:
being capable of locking in ‘off’ position to enable disconnection of all motive power and forces
being guarded to prevent unintentional activation
being of fail-safe type
being readily and conveniently located
being suitability identified
having nature and function clearly indicated
controls for emergency stops and warning devices, such as:
being able to avoid electrical or electronic circuit malfunction
colouring push buttons, bars or handles red
prominent, clear and durable markings
controls for registrations and design of plant
controls for operator certification risks
developing, documenting and communicating maintenance procedures to ensure plant is safe for use
ensuring modifications to plant are safe and suitable for the task and are appropriately documented, and modifying work practices as required for safe operation of plant
ensuring purchasing procedures include actions to address WHS implications of plant
identifying when permit to work procedures or certification are required to assist in ensuring a safe work environment
implementing and monitoring isolation procedures in liaison with individuals and parties to ensure continued safety of maintenance and other personnel
monitoring and evaluating maintenance systems for effectiveness, suitability and accuracy to ensure safe operation of plant, and taking action as appropriate
responding to and monitoring implementation of permit to work procedures or certification in liaison with individuals and parties.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to advise individuals and parties of their duties, rights and obligations with regard to plant as appropriate to their job roles and the nature of the organisation
Ensure the management of hazards associated with plant, complies with relevant WHS legislation and organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems
Apply knowledge of organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems to determine if they effectively manage hazards associated with plant
Develop and implement modifications to organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems as necessary to ensure hazards associated with plant are effectively managed
Follow organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems when managing hazards associated with plant
Access sources of information, data and advice to assist with identifying hazards associated with plant
Identify and consult with others, as necessary, as part of hazard identification
Record and report on hazard identification
Access sources of information, data and advice to assist with assessing WHS risks associated with plant hazards
Identify and consult with others, as necessary, as part of WHS risk assessments
Record and report on WHS risk assessments
Access sources of information, data and advice, including the outcomes of risk assessments, to assist with developing risk-control options for hazards associated with the maintenance and continued safe use of plant
Identify, consult with and report to others as necessary during all stages of risk control
Develop risk control options and determine which options will be implemented
Implement, evaluate and monitor risk controls
Record and report on risk controls
Review implemented risk controls and recommend improvements, where necessary
Identify types of plant requiring registration and tasks requiring operator licensing and/or certification, according to legislative requirements
Document registration, licensing and certification requirements and communicate them to individuals and parties
Identify, document and communicate training requirements to individuals and parties to meet registration, licensing and certification, according to legislative requirements
Determine training needs required for new plant and/or new operating methods
Ensure training is undertaken and completed prior to commencement of work using new plant and/or new operating methods
Monitor and report compliance with regulatory requirements for registration, licensing and certification
Identify, document and maintain appropriate records for plant and operator skill requirements
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