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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Provide information to the work group about Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
   • Relevant provisions of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice are accurately explained to the work group
   • Information on the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs is provided in a readily accessible manner to the work group
   • Information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and control is regularly provided and clearly explained to the work group
2. Implement and monitor participative arrangements for the management of Occupational Health and Safety
   • The importance of effective consultative mechanisms in managing health and safety risks are explained
   • Consultative procedures are implemented and monitored to facilitate participation of work group in management of work area hazards
   • Issues raised through consultation are promptly dealt with in accordance with organisational consultation procedures
   • The outcomes of consultation over Occupational Health and Safety issues are recorded and communicated promptly to the work group
3. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for providing Occupational Health and Safety training
   • Occupational Health and Safety training needs are systematically identified in line with organisational requirements
   • Arrangements are made to meet Occupational Health and Safety training needs of team members in consultation with relevant individuals
   • Workplace learning opportunities and coaching and mentoring assistance are provided to facilitate team and individual achievement of identified training needs
   • Costs associated with provision of training for work team are identified and reported to management for inclusion in financial plans
4. Implement and monitor procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks
   • Hazards in work area are identified and reported in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
   • Team member hazard reports are actioned promptly in accordance with organisational procedures
5. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for controlling risks
   • Procedures to control risks are implemented using the hierarchy of controls and organisational requirements
   • Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified and reported in accordance with hierarchy of controls
   • Outcomes of reported inadequacies are monitored where appropriate to ensure a prompt organisational response
6. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for maintaining Occupational Health and Safety records for the team
   • Occupational Health and Safety records of incidents of occupational injury and disease in work area are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with OHS legal requirements
   • Aggregate information and data from work area records are used to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures in work area

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects underpinning knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement

Critical Aspects of Evidence

Apply organisational management systems and procedures to occupational healthampsafety within work group area

Identify and comply with occupational health and safety legal and organisational requirements

Apply procedures for Identifying hazards in the work area

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

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

Provide appropriate supervision of work group

Underpinning Knowledge

At this level the learner must demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts

The 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

Knowledge of the legal responsibilities of employers supervisors and employees in the workplace

Knowledge of hazards and associated risks which exist in the workplace

Knowledge of organisations policies and procedures relating to hazard management fire emergency evacuation incident accident investigating and reporting

Understanding the relevance of consultation as a key mechanism for improving workplace Occupational Health and Safety culture

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Occupational Health and safety management

Knowledge of characteristics and composition of the workgroup

Underpinning Skills

Analysing 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

Literacy skills for comprehending documentation and interpreting Occupational Health and Safety requirements

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

Resource Implications

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Consistency of Performance

In order to achieve consistency of performance evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations

Contexts of Assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope as defined by the Range Statement

Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Business Services Training Package

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies and the Business Services Common Competencies for the particular AQF Level Refer to the Key Competency Levels at the end of this unit

Key Competency Levels

Collecting analysing and organising information Level to obtain information to advise colleagues of safety responsibilities

Communicating ideas and information Level to resolve safety and environmental issues with work team

Planning and organising activities Level to plan resource requirements

Working with teams and others Level to consult on the control of risk

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Level to calculate resource requirements

Solving problems Level to investigate improved work methods

Using technology Level to use computing systems to access safety information

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects underpinning knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement

Critical Aspects of Evidence

Apply organisational management systems and procedures to occupational healthampsafety within work group area

Identify and comply with occupational health and safety legal and organisational requirements

Apply procedures for Identifying hazards in the work area

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

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

Provide appropriate supervision of work group

Underpinning Knowledge

At this level the learner must demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts

The 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

Knowledge of the legal responsibilities of employers supervisors and employees in the workplace

Knowledge of hazards and associated risks which exist in the workplace

Knowledge of organisations policies and procedures relating to hazard management fire emergency evacuation incident accident investigating and reporting

Understanding the relevance of consultation as a key mechanism for improving workplace Occupational Health and Safety culture

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Occupational Health and safety management

Knowledge of characteristics and composition of the workgroup

Underpinning Skills

Analysing 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

Literacy skills for comprehending documentation and interpreting Occupational Health and Safety requirements

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

Resource Implications

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Consistency of Performance

In order to achieve consistency of performance evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations

Contexts of Assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope as defined by the Range Statement

Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Business Services Training Package

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies and the Business Services Common Competencies for the particular AQF Level Refer to the Key Competency Levels at the end of this unit

Key Competency Levels

Collecting analysing and organising information Level to obtain information to advise colleagues of safety responsibilities

Communicating ideas and information Level to resolve safety and environmental issues with work team

Planning and organising activities Level to plan resource requirements

Working with teams and others Level to consult on the control of risk

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Level to calculate resource requirements

Solving problems Level to investigate improved work methods

Using technology Level to use computing systems to access safety information

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Range Statement

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Legislation, codes and national standards relevant to the workplace including:

award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments

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 anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

Occupational Health and Safety legislation will depend on State and Territory legislation and requirements and will include:

common law duties to meet the general duty of care requirements

requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease

provision of information, induction and training

regulations and approved codes of practice relating to hazards present in work area

health and safety representatives and health and safety committees

prompt resolution of health and safety issues

Organisational Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures 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 assessing risk may occur through activities such as:

workplace inspections in area of responsibility

consulting work team members

housekeeping

Occupational health and safety audits and review of audit reports

daily informal employee consultation and regular formal employee meetings

checking equipment before and during work

review of health and safety records including hazard reports, hazardous substances and dangerous goods registers, injury records

Organisational procedures for consultation may include:

formal and informal meetings

health and safety committees

election of health and safety representatives in accordance with legislative requirements

attendance of health and safety representatives at management and OHS planning meetings

other committees, for example, planning and purchasing

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

counselling/disciplinary processes

Controlling risks may include actions such as:

removing the cause of a risk at its source (eliminating the hazard) eg. removing stored goods permanently from emergency exit passageways

selecting control measures in accordance with the hierarchy ie work through hierarchy from most effective to least effective controls.

job/process/workplace re-design eg introduce mechanical handling equipment, re-arrange materials' flow/timing/scheduling, raise/lower work platforms.

consultation with employees and their representatives

Organisational health and safety records may include:

audit&inspection reports

workplace environmental monitoring records

consultation eg meetings of Health&Safety Committees, work group meeting agendas including OHS items and actions

induction, instruction&training

manufacturer's and supplier's information including dangerous goods storage lists

hazardous substances registers

plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports

workers compensation&rehabilitation records

first aid/medical post records

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Legislation, codes and national standards relevant to the workplace including:

award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments

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 anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

Occupational Health and Safety legislation will depend on State and Territory legislation and requirements and will include:

common law duties to meet the general duty of care requirements

requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease

provision of information, induction and training

regulations and approved codes of practice relating to hazards present in work area

health and safety representatives and health and safety committees

prompt resolution of health and safety issues

Organisational Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures 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 assessing risk may occur through activities such as:

workplace inspections in area of responsibility

consulting work team members

housekeeping

Occupational health and safety audits and review of audit reports

daily informal employee consultation and regular formal employee meetings

checking equipment before and during work

review of health and safety records including hazard reports, hazardous substances and dangerous goods registers, injury records

Organisational procedures for consultation may include:

formal and informal meetings

health and safety committees

election of health and safety representatives in accordance with legislative requirements

attendance of health and safety representatives at management and OHS planning meetings

other committees, for example, planning and purchasing

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

counselling/disciplinary processes

Controlling risks may include actions such as:

removing the cause of a risk at its source (eliminating the hazard) eg. removing stored goods permanently from emergency exit passageways

selecting control measures in accordance with the hierarchy ie work through hierarchy from most effective to least effective controls.

job/process/workplace re-design eg introduce mechanical handling equipment, re-arrange materials' flow/timing/scheduling, raise/lower work platforms.

consultation with employees and their representatives

Organisational health and safety records may include:

audit&inspection reports

workplace environmental monitoring records

consultation eg meetings of Health&Safety Committees, work group meeting agendas including OHS items and actions

induction, instruction&training

manufacturer's and supplier's information including dangerous goods storage lists

hazardous substances registers

plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports

workers compensation&rehabilitation records

first aid/medical post records

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