- CUEOHS01B - Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures
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CUEOHS01B
Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Not applicable.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement Occupational Health and Safety policies and practices in the workplace where an established OHS framework already exists. It covers a range of industry contexts involving a variety of different conditions and hazards. This unit describes Occupational Health and Safety competencies applicable for employees with supervisory responsibility. This may include roles such as team leaders, production coordinators, forepersons or supervisors. Issues surrounding workplace health and safety will vary and training must be tailored to meet the needs of specific work areas.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement Occupational Health and Safety policies and practices in the workplace where an established OHS framework already exists. It covers a range of industry contexts involving a variety of different conditions and hazards. This unit describes Occupational Health and Safety competencies applicable for employees with supervisory responsibility. This may include roles such as team leaders, production coordinators, forepersons or supervisors. Issues surrounding workplace health and safety will vary and training must be tailored to meet the needs of specific work areas
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
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Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
general knowledge of relevant industry safety guidelines as they apply to particular areas of work, e.g. Screen Producers' Association of Australia, Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment Industry, Film Industry Recommended Safety Code and Safety Guidance Notes
provisions of OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, including legal responsibilities of employers, employees and other parties with legal responsibilities
principles and practices of effective OHS management, such as:
the hierarchy of control
elements of an effective OHS management system
participation and consultation over OHS
incident investigation
risk management approaches
hazards which exist in the workplace and:
the range of control measures available for these hazards
considerations for choosing between different control measures, such as possible inadequacies with particular control measures
organisational OHS management systems, policies and procedures necessary to ensure OHS regulatory compliance, including procedures for:
communicating about OHS issues
consulting and allowing participation over OHS issues
identifying and reporting on hazards, e.g. through inspections
assessing risks
controlling risks
monitoring risk control measures
reporting budgetary and resource needs
responding to and dealing with hazardous events
OHS training
OHS record keeping and collection and use of incident data.
Linkages to other units
There is a link between this general safety unit and many other operational units and combined assessment and/or training with those units is recommended, for example:
CUETEM01B - Co-ordinate production operations
BSBFLM404A - Lead work teams
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations relating to OHS in the workplace, including relevant industry safety guidelines (as detailed above)
ability to monitor health and safety within the context of an established system where policies, procedures and programs already exist.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities conducted over a period of time so that the implementation and monitoring aspects of the unit can be assessed
involvement of and interaction with a team for which the candidate coordinates OHS issues.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate detailing how OHS issues were addressed in a given project or work activity
evaluation of projects conducted by the candidate to address OHS issues in a given workplace
case studies and problem solving exercises to develop OHS responses to different workplace situations
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
relevant Occupational Health and Safety acts, regulations and codes of practices
organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (3)
Evaluating OHS training needs of staff.
Communicating ideas and information (3)
Providing a staff briefing.
Planning and organising activities (3)
Organising a risk audit.
Working with others and in teams (3)
Pro-actively seeking feedback on OHS issues from colleagues.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Calculating regulatory requirements for OHS training.
Solving problems (3)
Developing a possible solution to a situation where staff may be breaching an OHS requirement.
Using technology (1)
Using an electronic update to inform colleagues about current OHS issues.
Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
general knowledge of relevant industry safety guidelines as they apply to particular areas of work, e.g. Screen Producers' Association of Australia, Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment Industry, Film Industry Recommended Safety Code and Safety Guidance Notes
provisions of OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, including legal responsibilities of employers, employees and other parties with legal responsibilities
principles and practices of effective OHS management, such as:
the hierarchy of control
elements of an effective OHS management system
participation and consultation over OHS
incident investigation
risk management approaches
hazards which exist in the workplace and:
the range of control measures available for these hazards
considerations for choosing between different control measures, such as possible inadequacies with particular control measures
organisational OHS management systems, policies and procedures necessary to ensure OHS regulatory compliance, including procedures for:
communicating about OHS issues
consulting and allowing participation over OHS issues
identifying and reporting on hazards, e.g. through inspections
assessing risks
controlling risks
monitoring risk control measures
reporting budgetary and resource needs
responding to and dealing with hazardous events
OHS training
OHS record keeping and collection and use of incident data.
Linkages to other units
There is a link between this general safety unit and many other operational units and combined assessment and/or training with those units is recommended, for example:
CUETEM01B - Co-ordinate production operations
BSBFLM404A - Lead work teams
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations relating to OHS in the workplace, including relevant industry safety guidelines (as detailed above)
ability to monitor health and safety within the context of an established system where policies, procedures and programs already exist.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities conducted over a period of time so that the implementation and monitoring aspects of the unit can be assessed
involvement of and interaction with a team for which the candidate coordinates OHS issues.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate detailing how OHS issues were addressed in a given project or work activity
evaluation of projects conducted by the candidate to address OHS issues in a given workplace
case studies and problem solving exercises to develop OHS responses to different workplace situations
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
relevant Occupational Health and Safety acts, regulations and codes of practices
organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (3)
Evaluating OHS training needs of staff.
Communicating ideas and information (3)
Providing a staff briefing.
Planning and organising activities (3)
Organising a risk audit.
Working with others and in teams (3)
Pro-actively seeking feedback on OHS issues from colleagues.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Calculating regulatory requirements for OHS training.
Solving problems (3)
Developing a possible solution to a situation where staff may be breaching an OHS requirement.
Using technology (1)
Using an electronic update to inform colleagues about current OHS issues.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Not applicable.
The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.
This competency is to be exhibited in accordance with all relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, particularly:
State/Territory OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
general duty of care under State/Territory legislation and common law
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
provision of information and training
regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the work area
health and safety representatives and/or Occupational Health and Safety committees and issue resolution.
Relevant workplace procedures may be:
formally documented or communicated verbally
general to the management of the enterprise, for example:
job procedures and work instructions
maintenance of plant and equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
specific to OHS, for example:
emergency response
providing OHS information
OHS training
consultation and participation
incident investigation
issue resolution
OHS record keeping
identifying hazards, e.g. inspections
assessing risks
controlling risks
reporting OHS issues.
Information may cover the following areas:
the induction of new workers
the nature of work and tasks, procedures and the limits to worker authority
hazards and risk management procedures
assistance with work tasks
direct supervision where necessary, e.g. for inexperienced workers
legislation and codes of practice, e.g. relating to hazards in the work area
consultation with health and safety representatives and OHS committees.
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings
OHS committees
other committees, e.g. consultative, planning, purchasing
health and safety representatives.
Identifying hazards may include activities associated with:
audits
workplace inspections
housekeeping
job and work system assessment
OHS record keeping
maintenance of plant and equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
identifying employee concerns.
Controlling risks may include actions such as:
measures to remove the cause of a risk at its source
application of the hierarchy of control, namely:
elimination of the risk
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective clothing and equipment
consultation with workers and their representatives.
Hazardous events may include:
accidents
fires and explosions
emergencies, e.g. chemical spills
bomb scares.
Procedures for dealing with these may include:
evacuation
chemical containment
First Aid procedures
accident/incident reporting and investigation.
OHS training may include:
induction training
specific hazard training
specific task or equipment training
emergency and evacuation training
training as part of broader programs, e.g. equipment operation.
OHS records may include:
OHS audits and inspection reports
records of occupational injury and disease
health surveillance and workplace environmental monitoring records
records of instruction and training
manufacturer and supplier information, including material safety data sheets and dangerous goods storage lists
hazardous substances registers
maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
First Aid/medical post records.
The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.
This competency is to be exhibited in accordance with all relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, particularly:
State/Territory OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
general duty of care under State/Territory legislation and common law
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
provision of information and training
regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the work area
health and safety representatives and/or Occupational Health and Safety committees and issue resolution.
Relevant workplace procedures may be:
formally documented or communicated verbally
general to the management of the enterprise, for example:
job procedures and work instructions
maintenance of plant and equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
specific to OHS, for example:
emergency response
providing OHS information
OHS training
consultation and participation
incident investigation
issue resolution
OHS record keeping
identifying hazards, e.g. inspections
assessing risks
controlling risks
reporting OHS issues.
Information may cover the following areas:
the induction of new workers
the nature of work and tasks, procedures and the limits to worker authority
hazards and risk management procedures
assistance with work tasks
direct supervision where necessary, e.g. for inexperienced workers
legislation and codes of practice, e.g. relating to hazards in the work area
consultation with health and safety representatives and OHS committees.
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings
OHS committees
other committees, e.g. consultative, planning, purchasing
health and safety representatives.
Identifying hazards may include activities associated with:
audits
workplace inspections
housekeeping
job and work system assessment
OHS record keeping
maintenance of plant and equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
identifying employee concerns.
Controlling risks may include actions such as:
measures to remove the cause of a risk at its source
application of the hierarchy of control, namely:
elimination of the risk
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective clothing and equipment
consultation with workers and their representatives.
Hazardous events may include:
accidents
fires and explosions
emergencies, e.g. chemical spills
bomb scares.
Procedures for dealing with these may include:
evacuation
chemical containment
First Aid procedures
accident/incident reporting and investigation.
OHS training may include:
induction training
specific hazard training
specific task or equipment training
emergency and evacuation training
training as part of broader programs, e.g. equipment operation.
OHS records may include:
OHS audits and inspection reports
records of occupational injury and disease
health surveillance and workplace environmental monitoring records
records of instruction and training
manufacturer and supplier information, including material safety data sheets and dangerous goods storage lists
hazardous substances registers
maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
First Aid/medical post records.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide relevant information to the work group about occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs | |||
| Clearly explain OHS legislation and industry codes of practice to colleagues | |||
| Implement and monitor organisational procedures for consultation over occupational health and safety issues to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute | |||
| Deal with and resolve issues raised through consultation and resolve them promptly or refer them to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Make the outcomes of consultation over occupational health and safety issues known to the work group promptly | |||
| Identify and report existing and potential hazards in the work area so that risk assessment and risk control procedures can be applied | |||
| Implement work procedures to control risks and monitor adherence to them by the work group in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Monitor existing risk control measures and report results regularly in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control and report to designated personnel | |||
| Identify occupational health and safety training needs accurately based on regular workplace monitoring | |||
| Make timely arrangements for fulfilling identified occupational health and safety training needs in consultation with relevant parties | |||
| Complete occupational health and safety records accurately and legibly in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements | |||
| Use data to provide reliable and timely input to the management of workplace health and safety |
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