Assessor Resource

SUGEOHS3A
Monitor the implementation of occupational health and safety

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Not applicable.

This is an Elective unit. It covers the skills and knowledge required to oversee the implementation of safe work practices in the workplace.

This unit It is based on and equivalent to FDFCOROHS3A Monitor the implementation of occupational health and safety.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

Not applicable.



Evidence Required

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The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.

Ability to:

1. Maintain current, accessible workplace information on health and safety policies, procedures rights and responsibilities. This includes advice on function specific requirements and safety programs including return to work arrangements

2. Demonstrate safe work procedures to others

3. Secure necessary resources including personal protective clothing and equipment and hazard control equipment

4. Ensure that all workers have appropriate competency/licensing required by work role

5. Facilitate consultation processes on OHS issues

6. Identify hazards and emergency situations

7. Take appropriate action in response to hazardous and emergency situations. This can include requesting assistance and liaising with both internal and external emergency personnel as required

8. Apply principles of risk management and hazard control

9. Review and improve OHS procedures

10. Use communication systems and consultative processes to consult others on OHS issues

11. Participate in management of return to work arrangements in the work area

Knowledge of:

12. Location of advice on OHS issues

13. Typical hazards relating to work area

14. Safe work procedures

15. Reporting procedures

16. Legal obligations and responsibilities, including duty of care

17. Consequences of non-compliance

18. Rehabilitation options and procedures

19. Planning and resource allocation systems

20. Workplace training arrangements

21. Competency/training and licensing requirements of tasks performed in the work area

22. Emergency and evacuation procedures

23. Procedures for reviewing and updating work instructions and procedures

24. Return to work responsibilities and procedures in the workplace

25. Communication systems and consultative arrangements

26. Current technical knowledge related to OHS associated with work responsibilities

27. Problem solving techniques to identify cause and options to remedy problem(s)

28. Communication channels for providing advice on OHS requirements, rights and responsibilities

29. Procedures for developing or modifying operating procedures

30. Reporting requirements and procedures

Relationship with other standards

Pre-requisite units

There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard

Co-assessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Standard operating procedures and related advice on specific safe work practices company policies and codes of practice relating to OHS

Advice on relevant legislation and codes of practice relating to OHS

Advice on industrial awards and agreements

Work area or system in which OHS principles and procedures are to be monitored

Relevant personal protective clothing and equipment and hazard control equipment

Procedures for developing or modifying work instructions and procedures

Procedures for allocating resources such as personal protective clothing and equipment as required and hazard control equipment

Competency records and workplace training arrangements

Emergency and/or evacuation procedures for the potential range of hazards

Consultative forums relating to OHS

Consultative arrangements

Communication system

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Not applicable.

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Where work is conducted in restricted or confined spaces, appropriate training/certification must be provided according to state safety requirements

OHS rights and responsibilities relate to all workers, including injured workers

Responsibility for monitoring health and safety relates to a whole work area or system

Health and safety requirements as typically described in work procedures or related OHS-specific procedures

Hazards, near misses and injuries and illnesses typically relate to own job and work area

OHS policies and procedures are developed by management in consultation with the workforce

Procedures for the systematic identification, removal or control of hazards may be undertaken as part of a team

Investigation responsibilities relate to own work area and are typically carried out with support

Reporting of emergencies can include raising an alarm and/or reporting to designated personnel in appropriate format

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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
OHS principles and procedures are demonstrated when carrying out work tasks 
Hazard control and personal protective clothing and equipment is available, functional and correctly stored 
Advice on OHS rights, responsibilities and procedures is communicated 
Implementation of procedures to support OHS requirements is monitored 
Mentoring and coaching support is provided to support individuals/groups to implement the safe work procedures 
ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS ARE IDENTIFIED 
Associated risks are assessed 
Options for removing or controlling hazards are investigated 
Procedures for controlling hazards are reviewed, developed and implemented 
Resources required to support implementation are identified and secured 
Hazardous or emergency situations are identified and reported 
Emergency procedures are followed as required to ensure appropriate and timely response 
Assistance requirements are determined and requested 
Control measures are implemented to prevent recurrence of the hazardous event or emergency 
Accident plans and emergency procedures are reviewed, developed and implemented 
Workplace documentation is completed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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