Required skills

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

research skills to

access relevant OHS information and data

use information and data gathering techniques such as brainstorming polling interviewing

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

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

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

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 on OHS and to use a range of media

attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes

Required knowledge

basic human cognitive and perceptual capabilities relevant to the design of humanmachine interfaces

basics of anthropometry and biomechanics

difference between hazard and risk

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

ethics related to professional practice

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

human error and implications for design of equipment work practices and controlling ergonomic hazards

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

interdependent relationships between ergonomics and workplace stressors such as psychosocial factors occupational violence shift work repetitive work awkward postures lighting thermal environment and work layout

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

key personnel including identifying change agents within workplace management structure

legislative requirements for OHS information and data and consultation

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

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

principles and practices of a systematic approach to managing OHS

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 OHS risk controls within a collaborative safe design process

products developed for effective application of knowledge and skill in applying OHS risk controls in a safe design process

use of these products

knowledge of professional liability in relation to providing advice

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to reports from other parties consulted in developing appropriate interactions between people involved in the life cycle of the designed product

access to relevant legislation standards and guidelines research or industry data

access to workplace documentation

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 principles to control OHS risk

observation of performance in role plays

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of direct and indirect influences that impact on OHS and the environment in the design of products

review of information made available in relation to OHS principles materials technology and systems for application in the design of the product

evaluation of consultation of potential users of the equipment during the design phase

review of residual risk register established

assessment of decision making documented during the OHS risk evaluation process

Guidance information for assessment

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

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.

Decision makers may include:

Hazards may include:

Sources of information and data may include:

Specialist advisors may include:

Risk analysis may include:

Life cycle may include:

Documenting decision making may include:

OHS risk evaluation involves:

Risk register may include:

Hierarchy of control may include:

Parties may include:

Purchasing and contractual arrangements may include:

Design brief or draft specifications may include: