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ICPSU561C
Implement and monitor OHS

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit requires the individual to implement and monitor an organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs. It describes generic OHS competencies applicable for employees with supervisory responsibilities.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area to achieve and maintain OHS standards.

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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 ability to:

effectively implementing and monitoring OHS systems within an organisation

produce a portfolio that shows that all performance criteria have been met. This should include procedures, information distributed to workers, records of monitoring and checking procedures and equipment

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

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:

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by using clear oral communication and written materials to raise awareness of OHS and responding to concerns raised by workers

collecting, analysing and organising information by using aggregate OHS data from records to monitor procedures

planning and organising activities by establishing OHS committees or working groups to manage risks

teamwork when ensuring that all staff observe workplace OHS standards

mathematical ideas and techniques by documenting hazardous events

problem-solving skills by identifying potentially hazardous situations and resolving them and revising procedures

use of technology by using a database application

Required knowledge

all applicable OHS legislation and codes of practice

hierarchy of control (the preferred order of risk control measures: elimination, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment)

potential hazards of ALL equipment and materials used in the workplace

significance of EEO principles and practices for OHS

the importance of other management systems for OHS

levels of literacy and communication levels of workforce

teamwork, supervision and training

information sources

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.

Types of hazards may include:

hazardous events include accidents, fire and emergencies such as chemical spills or bomb scares. Procedures for dealing with them include evacuation, chemical containment and first aid procedures.

Scope may include:

to be exhibited in the work area of responsibility according to all relevant OHS legislation, particularly general duty of care, 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 work area, health and safety representatives and OHS committees, and issue resolution.

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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
Relevant provisions of OHS legislation and codes of practice are accurately and clearly explained to the work group 
Information on the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs is provided in a readily accessible manner and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group 
Information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk identification and control procedures is regularly provided and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group 
Organisational procedures for consultation over OHS issues are implemented and monitored to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute 
Issues raised through consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly or referred to the appropriate personnel for resolution according to enterprise procedures for issue resolution 
The outcomes of consultation over OHS issues are made known promptly to the work group 
Existing and potential hazards in the work area are identified and reported so that risk assessment and control procedures can be applied 
Existing risk control measures are monitored and results reported regularly according to enterprise procedures 
Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified according to the hierarchy of control and reported to designated personnel 
Inadequacies in resource allocation for implementation of risk control measures are identified and reported to designated personnel 
Work procedures to control risks are implemented and adherence to them by the work group is monitored according to enterprise procedures 
Enterprise procedures for dealing with hazardous events are implemented whenever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken 
Hazardous events are investigated to identify their cause according to investigation procedures 
Control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events are implemented based on the hierarchy of control if within scope of responsibilities and competencies or alternatively referred to designated personnel for implementation 
OHS training needs are identified accurately specifying gaps between OHS competencies required and those held by work group members 
Arrangements are made for fulfilling identified OHS training needs in both on and off-the-job training programs in consultation with relevant parties 
OHS records for work area are accurately and legibly completed according to workplace requirements for OHS records and legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease 
Aggregate information from the area's OHS records is used to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within work area according to organisational procedures and within scope of responsibilities 

Forms

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