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LMTGN4010A
Implement and monitor OHS in the workplace

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to implementing and monitoring OHS policies and procedures within a work area where discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments such as:

operational workplace activities

restricted spaces

hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions

day or night operations

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

The unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality, and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

This unit requires the application of skills associated with communication to interpret OHS information, relay details to work team and ensure documentation meets regulation standards. Planning and organising is required to ensure the implementation and monitoring of OHS practices meets enterprise standards. Initiative, enterprise and problem solving will be used to identify and assess risks and hazards and implement control measures. This unit also requires an ability to identify and act on training needs of the work team.

This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to implement and monitor workplace Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Employability Skills Statement, Elements and Performance Criteria, Range Statement and Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, including OHS legislation and codes of practice

apply organisational management systems and procedures to OHS

apply risk management procedures, including hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

maintain relevant workplace records

convey information in written and oral form

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of:

the provisions of OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice

principles and practices of effective OHS management

hazards that exist in the workplace

workplace OHS management systems, policies and procedures

the characteristics and composition of the workforce that may impact on OHS management

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

analyse the work environment in order to identify hazards, assess risks and judge when intervention to control risks is necessary

analyse relevant workplace data to identify hazards, assess risks and evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures

assess the resources needed to apply different risk control measures and make recommendations to management on that basis

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Risk control may include:

elimination of the risk

engineering controls

administrative controls

personal protective equipment

Participative arrangements may include:

formal and informal meetings

OHS committees

health and safety representatives

suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees

Identifying hazards may include:

checking machinery/equipment and/or work area before and during work

workplace inspections

housekeeping

audits

job and work system assessment

reviews of OHS records and registers

maintenance of plant and equipment

OHS training may include:

induction training

specific hazard training

specific task or equipment training

emergency or evacuation training

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

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
Relevant provisions of OHS legislation and codes of practice are accurately and clearly explained to the work group 
Information on workplace 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 assessment and risk control procedures is regularly provided, and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group 
Workplace practices 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 in accordance with workplace practices 
The outcomes of consultation over OHS issues are made known to the work group promptly 
Existing and potential hazards in the work area are identified and reported so that risk assessment and risk control procedures can be applied 
Work procedures to control risks are implemented and adherence to them by the work group is monitored in accordance with OHS practices 
Existing risk control measures are monitored and results reported regularly in accordance with workplace practices 
Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified in accordance with 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 
Workplace 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 in accordance with 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 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 in accordance with workplace and legal requirements 
Aggregate information from area OHS records is used to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within work area, according to workplace practices 

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