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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assist incorporation of Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures into the work team
  2. Support participative arrangements for the management of Occupational Health and Safety
  3. Support the organisation's procedures for providing Occupational Health and Safety training
  4. Participate in identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks for the work area

Required Skills

Required skills

literacy skills to understand workplace procedures and work instructions for identifying and reporting hazards and interpreting Occupational Health and Safety signs and symbols

analytical skills to identify hazards and assess risks in the work area

data analysis skills including

incident accident monitoring

environmental monitoring

evaluation of effectiveness of risk control measures

assessment skills to assess resources required to apply risk control measures

technology skills including the ability to operate and shut down equipment

coaching and mentoring skills to provide support to colleagues

Ability to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues equal opportunity industrial relations and antidiscrimination

hazards and associated risks which exist in the workplace

organisation policies and procedures relating to hazard management fire emergency evacuation incident accident investigating and reporting

Occupational Health and Safety management to other organisational systems and procedures

characteristics and composition of the workgroup

Evidence Required

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 following is essential

organisational management systems and procedures to Occupational Health and Safety within work group area

Occupational Health and Safety legal and organisational requirements

procedures for identifying hazards in the work area

procedures for assessing and controlling risks to healthampsafety associated with those hazards in accordance with the hierarchy of control

specific clear and accurate information and advice on workplace hazards to work group

appropriate supervision of work group

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to safety processes hazards and risk which are relevant to the area of work

access to relevant information and documentation on compliance requirements such as

organisational policies standard operating procedures procedures and plans

relevant legislation regulations licensing requirements codes of practice standards

access to relevant internal and external data files

access to appropriate office equipment and resources used in the identification and rectification of OHS compliance breaches

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 reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

review of documents on workplace OHS legislation codes standards policies and procedures relevant developed and communicated to employees

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of the application of OHS legislation in conducting work safely

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of research and data collection methods to obtain evidence of compliance with OHS legislation

assessment of duty of care arrangements

Guidance information for assessment

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

Range Statement

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.

Occupational Health and Safety legislation may include:

legislation relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry, for example, mining safety, electrical legislation

relevant commonwealth and state/territory OHS specific acts and regulations such as:

common law

contract law

criminal law

dangerous goods

environmental protection

equal opportunity and anti-discrimination law

industrial relations law

privacy

workers compensation

Organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies procedures and programs may include:

procedures for hazard identification

procedures for risk assessment, selection and implementation of risk control measures

incident (accident) investigation

OHS audits and safety inspections

consultative arrangements for employees in work area

hazard reporting procedures

safe operating procedures/instructions

use & care of personal protective equipment

emergency & evacuation procedures

purchasing policy & procedures

plant & equipment maintenance & use

hazardous substances use and storage

dangerous goods transport & storage

OHS arrangements for on site contractors, visitors and members of public

first aid provision/medical practitioner contact & attention

site access

Identifying hazards and outcomes of risk assessment may occur through activities such as:

workplace inspections in area of responsibility

consulting work team members

housekeeping

checking equipment before and during work

review of records, eg injury, hazardous substances including labels and Materials Safety Data Sheet register, dangerous goods storage list, training, plan and equipment maintenance, etc

Training needs relating to Occupational Health and Safety may include:

coaching, mentoring and/or supervision

formal/informal learning programs

internal/external training provision

personal study

Organisational consultative procedures may include:

formal and informal meetings

health and safety committees

attendance of health and safety representatives at management meetings

other committees, for example, planning and purchasing

early response to employee suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management

counselling/disciplinary processes

Coaching and mentoring assistance may include:

explaining/clarifying

respecting the contribution of all participants and giving credit for achievements

presenting and promoting a safe workplace

problem solving

providing encouragement

providing feedback to another team member

Hazards in work area may include:

blocked exits

slippery and uneven floors

untidy and or noisy work areas

lack of adequate storage

reliance on low order control measure (eg PPE) to reduce worker risk exposure instead of controlling the hazard itself

unguarded /poorly maintained machinery and equipment

unlabelled chemicals and substances

ergonomically unsuitable work stations and task design, eg. repetitive work, poor lighting/ glarey surfaces, non-adjustable work surfaces & seating

internal/external threat of occupational violence and bullying

Procedures to control risks may include actions such as:

application of the hierarch of control, namely:

eliminate the risk

reduce/minimise the risk through:

engineering controls

administrative controls

personal protective equipment

regular consultation with workers