Assessor Resource

MSMWHS201
Conduct hazard analysis

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to conduct a hazard analysis. These are typically called:

job safety analysis (JSA)

job hazard analysis (JHA)

job safety and environmental analysis (JSEA)

safe work method statement (SWMS)

It is not intended to apply to simpler routine hazard checks, such as ‘Take 5’, Step Back 5x5’, five step or similar.

This might be done as an independent activity in order to identify hazards and the appropriate hazard controls, or it might be done as part of a broader process, such as identifying and applying for the permits required for a job.

The conducting of a hazard analysis may be required under a safety case, by organisation procedures or simply as being good practice.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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



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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Define the context for the hazard analysis

1.1

Identify the scope and purpose of the hazard analysis

1.2

Access the relevant forms or procedures for conducting a hazard analysis

1.3

Identify specialised knowledge which may be required to conduct the hazard analysis

2

Identify hazards

2.1

Find out job steps to be undertaken

2.2

Identify hazards of job site

2.3

Obtain specialised knowledge required

2.4

Identify hazards for each job step

2.5

Enter information into appropriate forms in accordance with procedures

3

Assess risks

3.1

Estimate the potential severity/consequence of each identified hazard

3.2

Consider how hazards may cause harm

3.3

Estimate the likelihood/possible frequency of harm

3.4

Use the organisation’s risk matrix to prioritise each risk

3.5

Enter information into appropriate forms in accordance with procedures

4

Control risks

4.1

Apply organisation’s risk control procedures

4.2

Use the hierarchy of control so that risks are as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)

4.3

Specify risk controls

4.4

Check the effectiveness of controls

4.5

Identify residual risk and implement any additional controls required

4.6

Enter information into appropriate forms in accordance with procedures.

5

Monitor and review risk controls

5.1

Monitor risk controls and review their effectiveness

5.2

Keep records in accordance with procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

complete a hazard analysis

specify risk controls to bring risks to ALARP

identify relevant personnel

complete appropriate hazard analysis forms (paper or electronic)

monitor and review effectiveness of risk controls.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

the significance of the analysis context

how the identified hazards may cause harm

purpose and use of the risk matrix

monitoring and review of risk controls.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a hazard analysis report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:

a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria

multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Where part of a broader role it may be conveniently co-assessed with units relevant to that broader job.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Define the context for the hazard analysis

1.1

Identify the scope and purpose of the hazard analysis

1.2

Access the relevant forms or procedures for conducting a hazard analysis

1.3

Identify specialised knowledge which may be required to conduct the hazard analysis

2

Identify hazards

2.1

Find out job steps to be undertaken

2.2

Identify hazards of job site

2.3

Obtain specialised knowledge required

2.4

Identify hazards for each job step

2.5

Enter information into appropriate forms in accordance with procedures

3

Assess risks

3.1

Estimate the potential severity/consequence of each identified hazard

3.2

Consider how hazards may cause harm

3.3

Estimate the likelihood/possible frequency of harm

3.4

Use the organisation’s risk matrix to prioritise each risk

3.5

Enter information into appropriate forms in accordance with procedures

4

Control risks

4.1

Apply organisation’s risk control procedures

4.2

Use the hierarchy of control so that risks are as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)

4.3

Specify risk controls

4.4

Check the effectiveness of controls

4.5

Identify residual risk and implement any additional controls required

4.6

Enter information into appropriate forms in accordance with procedures.

5

Monitor and review risk controls

5.1

Monitor risk controls and review their effectiveness

5.2

Keep records in accordance with procedures

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Dangerous Goods regulations

Hazardous substances regulations

Hazardous Substances Information System

Major hazard facility requirements, if relevant

AS 2865-2009 Confined spaces

AS 1674 Set-2007 Safety in welding and allied processes (covers all hot work)

AS 4024.1-2014 Series - Safety of machinery

AS/NZ 1715:2009 Selection use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

National Standard for Plant [NOHSC:1010 (1994)]

National exposure standards for atmospheric contaminants in the occupational environment [NOHSC:1003 (1995)]

Scope and purpose

The scope includes the unique identification of the plant items and/or work area which is the subject of the hazard analysis, and by default the adjoining plant/areas.

The purpose includes undertaking one or more of:

a routine hazard analysis for a work area

a hazard analysis for a specified job

a hazard analysis as a precursor to issuing permits

other purposes defined by organisation procedures

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

permit control system

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

incomplete process isolations

mechanical and electrical isolations not in place

atmospheric testing incomplete and atmosphere unsafe

smoke, darkness and heat

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

fire and explosion

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Specialised knowledge

Specialised knowledge includes information sourced from one or more of the following:

the person doing the job

an internal or external technical specialist

a health and safety expert

other operational personnel

literature or internet information

incident and other records

risk register

other knowledge resources of the organisation

Risk

Risk requires the consideration of the consequences of an event and one or both of:

likelihood/probability

expected frequency

Severity/consequence

The severity or consequence is typically interpreted against a scale ranging from minor (may require first aid, no lost time, no damage to plant or environment) through to major (may result in death, significant damage to plant or environment)

Harm from hazards

Harm from hazards includes:

exposure routes (ingestion, inhalation and skin/eye contact)

chain of events (event/cause tree and bow tie)

causal sequence which results in harm to persons, environment, plant or product

ALARP

ALARP means as low as reasonably practicable and requires:

identifying the risk reduction measures available

determining the level of risk reduction that can be achieved and the associated cost

implementing the risk reduction measure unless the cost is grossly disproportionate to the benefits of the risk reduction

justifying available measures that are not taken

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

complete a hazard analysis

specify risk controls to bring risks to ALARP

identify relevant personnel

complete appropriate hazard analysis forms (paper or electronic)

monitor and review effectiveness of risk controls.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

the significance of the analysis context

how the identified hazards may cause harm

purpose and use of the risk matrix

monitoring and review of risk controls.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a hazard analysis report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:

a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria

multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Where part of a broader role it may be conveniently co-assessed with units relevant to that broader job.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.

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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
Identify the scope and purpose of the hazard analysis 
Access the relevant forms or procedures for conducting a hazard analysis 
Identify specialised knowledge which may be required to conduct the hazard analysis 

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