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Elements and Performance Criteria

Identify WHS hazards and risks whose management could include the application of ergonomics
- Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks
- . Apply knowledge of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to identify workplace WHS hazards and risks whose management could include the application of ergonomics
Use ergonomics to address WHS issues
Apply ergonomics in WHS-related planning and design activities
Ensure ergonomics activities are appropriate

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to

identify areas for WHS improvement

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

contribute to the assessment of resources needed to manage WHS and where appropriate access these resources

contribute to the strategic WHS performance of the organisation

communication skills to

conduct effective formal and informal meetings and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation and with external parties and individuals

use language appropriate to the work team and the task

write policies procedures and plans

consultation and negotiation skills to

implement and monitor designated actions

information technology skills to access and download internal and external information and data on WHS

organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe

projectmanagement skills to achieve continuous improvement and to action processes about WHS matters

research skills to

access relevant WHS information and data

identify areas for improvement

interpret information and data

pay attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes

use information and datagathering techniques such as brainstorming polling and interviewing

Required knowledge

application domains of ergonomics

broad overview of the knowledge base skills methods techniques expertise roles and functions of ergonomists

ergonomics as the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of the interactions among humans and other elements of a system and the profession that applies theoretical principles data and methods to design in order to optimise human wellbeing and overall system performance

ergonomics principles processes and methods applicable to the management of WHS hazards and risks and WHSrelated planning and design activities and processes

ergonomicsrelated content of applicable WHS legislation regulations codes of practice and other documents such as policies standards guidance publications and alerts issued by the relevant WHS regulators

general principles and processes of ergonomics

risk management as a duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings PCBUs or their officers under WHS legislation

scope and broad content of Australian and international ergonomics standards

systems and systems concepts as used in ergonomics

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

applying ergonomics principles processes and methods in the assessment of a range of WHS hazards and risks and in the development and evaluation of risk controls

applying ergonomics principles processes and methods to enhance WHSrelated planning and design activities

working with specialists to manage WHS hazards and risks

knowledge of current approaches to and developments in ergonomics in the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

relevant legislation standards guidelines information and data

reports from other parties consulted in developing ergonomics interventions

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 thirdparty reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

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

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of ergonomics principles processes and methods applicable to the management of WHS hazards and risks and WHSrelated planning and design activities and processes

written examples and reports on the review and outcomes of ergonomics recommendations made to manage WHS risks and hazards and to enhance WHSrelated planning and design activities

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBWHSA Advise on the application of safe design principles to control WHS risks

BSBWHS609A Advise on the application of safe design principles to control WHS risks.

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.

WHS hazards and risks may include:	bullying fatigue hazardous physical and/or mental workloads lighting manual handling noise and infrasound plant-related hazards and risks psychosocial hazards shift work and extended shifts vibration work stress workplace layout hazards.
WHS-related planning and design activities and processes may include:	work and workplace systems workstations and work areas jobs and tasks physical and psychosocial work environments shift work and general work rosters workplace policies, procedures, processes and structures workplace communications systems and processes WHS management systems information technology systems plant, equipment and tools, including their specification and acquisition specification and acquisition of services maintenance processes and procedures.
Other relevant documents may include:	policies standards guidance publications alerts issued by the relevant WHS regulators.
Specialists may include:	designers engineers: design, acoustic, safety and mechanical health professionals manufacturers and suppliers of workplace goods and services professional ergonomists.