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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to

identify areas for hazard control

analyse relevant workplace information and data and to make observations of workplace tasks and interactions between people their activities equipment environment and systems

contribute to the assessment of resources needed to systematically manage OHS and where appropriate access resources

attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes

research skills to access relevant OHS information and data

numeracy skills to carry out simple arithmetical calculations eg change and to produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations

technological skills to use basic measuring equipment including reading scales and dials applicable to selected hazards

communication skills to

conduct effective formal and informal meetings and to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation OHS specialists and as required emergency services personnel

prepare reports for a range of target groups including OHS committee OHS representatives managers and supervisors

use language and literacy skills appropriate to the workgroup and the task

consultation and negotiation skills to develop plans and to implement and monitor designated actions

project management skills to achieve change in OHS matters

organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe

information technology skills to access and enter internal and external information and data on OHS and to use a range of communication media

Required knowledge

basic principles of incident causation and injury processes

concept of common law duty of care

difference between hazard and risk

ethics related to professional practice

hierarchy of control and considerations for choosing between different control measures such as possible inadequacies of particular control measure

how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS for example

communication skills

cultural backgroundworkplace diversity

gender

labour market changes

language literacy and numeracy

structure and organisation of workforce eg parttime casual and contract workers shift rosters geographical location

workers with specific needs

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

organisational OHS policies and procedures

language literacy and cultural profile of the workgroup

legislative requirements for OHS information and data and consultation

methods of providing evidence of compliance with OHS legislation

nature of workplace processes including work flow planning and control and hazards relevant to the particular workplace

other functional areas that impact on the management of OHS

organisational behaviour and culture as it impacts on OHS and on change

organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup

plant specific knowledge

basic physics of fluids under pressure and pressure vessels and the behaviour of pressurised fluid when pressure is released

concepts of hazards arising from plant and systems of work associated with plant

hazards associated with mobilefixed plant equipment and risk control strategies

industry practices related to permit to work and isolation and tag out systems

registration requirements of plant licensing and certification competencies

roles and responsibilities of employers employees supervisors contractors designers under OHS legislation

specific requirements under Australian Safety and Compensation Council guidance material

strategies for guarding moving parts in machinery human factors related to machine guarding safe design principles features and limitations

principles and practices of systematic approaches to managing OHS

professional liability in relation to providing advice

requirements for record keeping that addresses OHS privacy and other legislation

risk as a measure of uncertainty and the factors that affect risk

roles and responsibilities under OHS legislation of employees including supervisors and contractors

stateterritory and commonwealth OHS legislation acts regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material including prescriptive and performance approaches and links to other relevant legislation such as industrial relations equal employment opportunity workers compensation rehabilitation

structure and forms of legislation including regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material

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

monitoring and facilitating effective identification and control of hazards associated with plant and equipment

knowledge of relevant OHS legislation acts regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to manufacturers manuals including specifications and operational information and data

access to relevant legislation standards and guidelines

access to resources outlining a range of hazards and work situations eg video interactive CD internet and other computerbased resources

access to workplace equipment and resources

access to workplace or simulated workplace

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

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of hazard identification risk assessment control and management actions taken

demonstration of techniques used to identify hazards assess associated risks control monitor and evaluate risks

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of performance in role plays

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for guarding moving parts in machinery human factors related to machine guarding safe design principles features and limitations

review of recording and reporting on hazards associated with plant

updating of risk registers for items of plant and associated equipment

review of the system for managing OHS

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBOHSC Apply principles of OHS risk management

BSBOHS504C Apply principles of OHS risk management

BSBOHSC Manage hazards in the work environment

BSBOHS505C Manage hazards in the work environment

other OHS units

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.

Sources of information, data and advice on plant and equipment hazards may include:

audits

Australian Standards

employees and operators

employer groups, unions and industry bodies

hazard, incident and investigation reports

manufacturers' manuals and specifications

minutes of meetings

Australian Safety and Compensation Council

OHS professionals including those working in safety engineering, occupational hygiene, occupational health, injury management, toxicology, ergonomics and epidemiology

professional associations

questionnaires and surveys

relevant state/territory and commonwealth, OHS legislation, regulations, associated standards and codes of practice

reports

state and territory OHS regulatory bodies

workplace inspections

Plant may include:

any machinery, equipment (including scaffolding), appliance, implement or tool and any other component, fitting or accessory

electrical installation and plant such as wiring, accessories, fittings, consuming devices, control and protective gear, converters and generators

fixed and or specified plant as related to state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation

mobile plant and load shifting equipment

pressure equipment such as boilers, pressure vessels and pressure piping

Hazards may include:

source or a situation with a potential for harm in terms of:

human injury or ill health

damage to property

damage to the environment

a combination of the above

Systems of work associated with plant may include:

documents describing how tasks, projects, inspections, jobs and processes are to be undertaken

management systems, such as fleet management, procurement, design and quality assurance

manufacturers' operations manuals

organisation policies and procedures addressing areas, such as operations, maintenance, purchasing

standard operating procedures

Specialist advisors may include:

designers

engineers (such as design, acoustic, safety, mechanical, maintenance)

ergonomists

injury management personnel

manufacturers

occupational hygienists

suppliers and distributors

Stakeholders may include:

employees

health and safety, and other employee representatives

managers

OHS committees

supervisors

Key personnel may include:

maintenance and trades persons

workplace trainers and assessors

Recording and reporting may include:

documents describing how tasks, projects, inspections, jobs and processes are to be undertaken

job and task statements

job safety analysis worksheets

maintenance and service logs, sheets, cards, diaries

plant and equipment registers

policies and procedures underpinning systems of management, particularly OHS

purchasing and contracting procedures

quality system documentation

risk assessments

standard operating procedures

Risk assessment may include:

any discrepancy between current controls and required standard and quality of control

current controls and their adequacy

identification and analysis of factors contributing to risk

prioritisation or ranking of risk where appropriate

Risk registers may include:

list of hazards, their location and people exposed

possible control measures and proposed dates for implementation

range of possible scenarios or circumstances under which the hazards may cause injury or damage

results of risk assessments

Hierarchy of control may include:

eliminating hazards

and where this is not practicable, minimising risk by:

substitution

isolating the hazard from personnel

using engineering controls

using administrative controls (e.g. procedures, training)

using personal protective equipment (PPE)

Controls for access and egress risks may include:

accessing parts of plant which require cleaning and maintenance

access/egress to operator's workstation for normal and emergency conditions

systems to enable safe access and egress such as:

emergency lighting

safety doors

alarm systems

Controls for dangerous parts risks may include:

potential contact or entrapment points to which the operator may be exposed during:

Controls for guarding risk may include:

permanently fixed physical barriers where no access of any part of a person is required

interlocking physical barriers where access to dangerous areas is required during operation

physical barriers securely fixed by means of fasteners or devices

presence-sensing safeguarding systems

Controls for operational controls plant risks may include:

being capable of locking in 'off' position to enable disconnection of all motive power and forces

being guarded to prevent unintentional activation

being of 'fail safe' type

being readily and conveniently located

being suitability identified

having nature and function clearly indicated

Controls for emergency stops and warning devices risks may include:

being able to avoid electrical or electronic circuit malfunction

colouring push buttons, bars or handles red

prominent, clear and durable markings

Controls for registrations and design of plant risks may include:

relevant state and territory jurisdictional requirements

Controls for operator certification risks may include:

processes by which a certificate to use or operate industrial equipment is issued by a certifying authority

Permit to work procedures or certification may include:

being authorised by a responsible or designated person directly in control of the work

certifications that appropriate precautions and controls are followed

checklists

conditions and actions such as frequency and duration of the work and atmospheric tests

documents containing approval to undertake work and activities including tests, measurements monitoring such as:

hot work permits for welding and cutting in hazardous environments

confined space entry

Isolation procedures may include:

spectacle blanks to lock controls - especially moving parts, equipment, systems or devices with stored energy - to an 'off' position while a worker is in a vulnerable position such as:

performing maintenance on rotating equipment, and electrical and hydraulic systems

locking switches with keys needed to open the lock

devices used in conjunction with a danger tag system that promotes greater safety consciousness among the workforce for all situations in which danger to persons could arise from:

operation of machinery, plant or equipment

flow of steam, electricity, gases or liquids

use of faulty or unsafe plant and equipment

devices characterised by multiple locking systems that involve written authorisation by a competent person

Other personnel may include:

general community

other employees and contractors

public

visitors

Modifications to plant and equipment may include:

changes in specification of raw material or plant operating materials, such as lubricants

changes to physical specification of plant, parts or associated tools

changes to work processes and systems

introduction of contractual arrangements

introduction of new and emerging technology

Registration may include:

administrative process by which a certifying authority requires an organisation or industry to register plant, machinery and equipment

Operator licensing and/or certification may include:

any form of regulation that restricts entry to an occupation or a profession to those who meet competency related requirements stipulated by a regulatory authority, including:

any physical or implied licence

registration

certification

approval

permit that is required by a person in order to gain employment/self employment

OHS requirements may include:

compliance, licensing and certification competencies for operators applicable to state/territory ad commonwealth legislation

documentation requirements relating to plant

emergency preparedness

incident investigation

OHS consultation and participation

OHS obligations and responsibilities to provide safe equipment

OHS policies and procedures

OHS training and information

purchasing/procurement policy and procedures

safe behaviour and defensive driving practices

safe work procedures

systematic hazard identification, risk analysis and evaluation, and risk control

task observation

Training requirements may include:

supervised and/or accredited training towards assessment for a particular certificate

training for safe use of plant or equipment

Licensing, certification and registration requirements may include:

requirements of:

relevant national and Australian Standards

state and territory OHS legislation and codes of practice

licensing and certification requirements applicable to state/territory and commonwealth legislation including OHS, dangerous goods, hazardous substances, mining and petrochemical

Other legal requirements may include:

relevant state or territory transport regulations

As low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) is:

a basic concept where risks are kept as low as is reasonably achievable

Appropriate records may include:

compliance with legislative requirements

maintenance and modification records

noise and vibration analysis