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BSBWHS607
Apply ergonomics to manage WHS risks

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles, processes and methods of ergonomics to work health and safety (WHS) risk management and to the enhancement of WHS related planning and design activities and processes.

It applies to individuals who manage WHS risks and who need to consider the role ergonomics should play in this process. These individuals will apply advanced practical knowledge to coordinate, facilitate and maintain the WHS program within an organisation. Working with ergonomists may be required as part of this role.

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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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Identify WHS hazards and risks whose management could include the application of ergonomics

1.1 Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks

1.2. Apply knowledge of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to identify workplace WHS hazards and riskswhose management could include the application of ergonomics

2 Use ergonomics to address WHS issues

2.1 Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the assessment of WHS risks

2.2. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the development of risk controls

2.3. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the evaluation of risk controls

3 Apply ergonomics in WHS-related planning and design activities

3.1 Identify WHS related planning and design activities and processes

3.2. Identify opportunities for the application of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities

3.3. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities

3.4. Review and evaluate enhancements to WHS related planning and design activities

4 Ensure ergonomics activities are compliant and appropriate

4.1 Ensure ergonomics activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevantdocuments

4.2 Ensure ergonomics activities comply with relevant workplace processes, procedures, standards and systems

4.3 Apply appropriate ergonomics principles, processes and methods according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skill and knowledge

4.4 Seek advice, support and input from specialists where necessary and appropriate

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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 Identify WHS hazards and risks whose management could include the application of ergonomics

1.1 Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks

1.2. Apply knowledge of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to identify workplace WHS hazards and riskswhose management could include the application of ergonomics

2 Use ergonomics to address WHS issues

2.1 Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the assessment of WHS risks

2.2. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the development of risk controls

2.3. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the evaluation of risk controls

3 Apply ergonomics in WHS-related planning and design activities

3.1 Identify WHS related planning and design activities and processes

3.2. Identify opportunities for the application of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities

3.3. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities

3.4. Review and evaluate enhancements to WHS related planning and design activities

4 Ensure ergonomics activities are compliant and appropriate

4.1 Ensure ergonomics activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevantdocuments

4.2 Ensure ergonomics activities comply with relevant workplace processes, procedures, standards and systems

4.3 Apply appropriate ergonomics principles, processes and methods according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skill and knowledge

4.4 Seek advice, support and input from specialists where necessary and appropriate

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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
Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks 
. Apply knowledge of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to identify workplace WHS hazards and riskswhose management could include the application of ergonomics 
Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the assessment of WHS risks 
. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the development of risk controls 
. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the evaluation of risk controls 
Identify WHS related planning and design activities and processes 
. Identify opportunities for the application of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities 
. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities 
. Review and evaluate enhancements to WHS related planning and design activities 
Ensure ergonomics activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevantdocuments 
Ensure ergonomics activities comply with relevant workplace processes, procedures, standards and systems 
Apply appropriate ergonomics principles, processes and methods according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skill and knowledge 
Seek advice, support and input from specialists where necessary and appropriate 

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