Required skills

analytical skills to

identify areas for improvement with OHS incidents

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

contribute to the strategic OHS performance of the organisation

attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes

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 of information and data

interpret results from workplace measurements

use electronic information and data systems to enter workplace information and data and to produce effective graphical representations

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

research skills to access relevant OHS information and data to interpret information and data to identify areas for improvement

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

write policies procedures and plans

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 continuous improvement and change

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 media

Required knowledge

characteristics of sound and vibration units of noise sound pressure levels noise dose and process of hearing loss

characteristics mode of action and units of measurement of major hazard types

difference between hazard and risk

difference between ionising and nonionising radiation and the principles of decay and the effect of radiation on the body

different categories of chemicals such as dangerous goods hazardous substances poisons carcinogens

direct and indirect influences that impact on OHS and the environment in the design of products

effect of electricity on the body and the difference in action of fusescircuit breakers and resident current devices

ethics related to professional practice

exposure standards their limitations and their practical use

formal and informal communication and consultation processes and key personnel related to communication

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

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

labour market changes

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

language literacy and numeracy

communication skills

cultural backgroundworkplace diversity

gender

workers with specific needs

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

key personnel including identifying change agents within workplace management structure

language literacy and cultural profile of the work group

legislative requirements for OHS information and data and consultation

limitations of generic hazard and risk checklists and risk ranking processes

mathematical knowledge of units of measurement logarithmic scales decimals and order of magnitude relevant to making and interpreting measurements

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

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

organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup

organisational OHS policies and procedures

other functional areas that impact on the management of OHS

pertinent sections of relevant Australian and other standards such as ASNZS Risk management National Standard for the Storage and Handling Workplace Dangerous Goods NOHSC and National Standard for Manual Handling NOHSC

physiology related to temperature control of the human body hazards of working in hot environments and appropriate controls

physiology relevant to understanding mode of action of physical biological and chemical agents on the body and how they produce harm

principles and practices of a systematic approach to managing OHS

principles of duty of care including concepts of causation foreseeability preventability

requirements for control of work permitswritten authorities in workplace monitoring activities

requirements for individual fitting use maintenance and storage of a range of PPE items

requirements for selection and limitations of use of a range of PPE items

requirements under hazardspecific OHS legislation and codes of practice

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

role of control programs for microbiological hazards such as vaccination local ventilation decontamination

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

roles and responsibilities in relation to communication and consultation for OHS committees OHS representatives line management employees and inspectors

sampling methodologies application and related statistical measures

sources of occupational disease and their prevention

standard industry controls for a range of hazards

toxicology of hazardous materials and potential health effects in the workplace

types of hazard identification tools including job system analysis JSA

types of hazardous dusts and fibres hazardous environments and the possible ill health outcomes from exposure to dusts particles

types of measurement and monitoring equipment including intrinsically safe equipment calibration requirements and principles of how the equipment takes the measurement and limitations in use

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

application of hygiene interventions to control OHS risk in work design processes and the work environment

products developed for application of knowledge and skill in hygiene interventions

how these products were developed

use of these products

knowledge of toxicology of hazardous materials and potential health effects in the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant legislation standards and guidelines

access to workplace for identification and measurement activities

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

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

demonstration of techniques used to apply occupational hygiene principles to control OHS risk

observation of performance in role plays

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of principles to control OHS risk

review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment

evaluation of monitoring and sampling results

assessment of reporting of workplace measurements interpretations and recommendations to stakeholders

review of documented training needs and training arranged as a result of these needs

evaluation of reports on occupational hygiene programs

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBOHSC Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring

BSBOHS406C Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring

BSBOHSB Apply principles of OHS risk management

BSBOHS504B Apply principles of OHS risk management

BSBOHSC Manage hazards in the work environment

BSBOHS505C Manage hazards in the work environment.

Workplace factors may include:

Hazards may include:

OHS specialists and other advisors may include:

Sources of exposure may include:

Related factors may include:

Exposure standards may include:

Hierarchy of control may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

External sources of information and data may include:

Training needs may include: