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PSPSOHS606A
Develop and implement crisis management processes
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit addresses the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary for developing and implementing crisis planning where a 'crisis' is defined as an event with a potentially high consequence outcome in terms of personal injury or damage.
Emergency preparedness and management is an important part of crisis management in that it addresses the elements of technical and tactical response. Crisis management involves a number of steps including threat analysis, crisis planning and crisis containment.
Useful underpinning knowledge and skills for the OHS practitioner that support this unit are addressed in units PSPSOHS404A Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk, PSPSOHS405A Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures, and PSPSOHS504A Apply principles of OHS risk management..
This unit covers the outcomes required to develop and implement the planning and management to prevent or mitigate the OHS outcomes of a crisis, where a 'crisis' is defined as an event with a potentially high consequence outcome in terms of personal injury or damage. The focus is on the development of management processes including emergency assessments, plans and preparation, analysis, monitoring, training and post incident support.
In practice, developing and implementing crisis management processes may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as promoting ethical practice, applying government systems, influencing opinion, fostering leadership, managing resources, managing compliance with legislation.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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