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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Define the context for the hazard analysis
   • Identify the scope and purpose of the hazard analysis
   • Access the relevant forms or procedures for conducting a hazard analysis
   • Identify specialised knowledge which may be required to conduct the hazard analysis

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements Dangerous Goods regulations Hazardous substances regulations Hazardous Substances Information System Major hazard facility requirements, if relevant AS 2865-2009 Confined spaces AS 1674 Set-2007 Safety in welding and allied processes (covers all hot work) AS 4024.1-2014 Series - Safety of machinery AS/NZ 1715:2009 Selection use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment National Standard for Plant [NOHSC:1010 (1994)] National exposure standards for atmospheric contaminants in the occupational environment [NOHSC:1003 (1995)]
Scope and purpose	The scope includes the unique identification of the plant items and/or work area which is the subject of the hazard analysis, and by default the adjoining plant/areas. The purpose includes undertaking one or more of: a routine hazard analysis for a work area a hazard analysis for a specified job a hazard analysis as a precursor to issuing permits other purposes defined by organisation procedures
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: permit control system emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: incomplete process isolations mechanical and electrical isolations not in place atmospheric testing incomplete and atmosphere unsafe smoke, darkness and heat heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours fire and explosion flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather other hazards that might arise
Specialised knowledge	Specialised knowledge includes information sourced from one or more of the following: the person doing the job an internal or external technical specialist a health and safety expert other operational personnel literature or internet information incident and other records risk register other knowledge resources of the organisation
Risk	Risk requires the consideration of the consequences of an event and one or both of: likelihood/probability expected frequency
Severity/consequence	The severity or consequence is typically interpreted against a scale ranging from minor (may require first aid, no lost time, no damage to plant or environment) through to major (may result in death, significant damage to plant or environment)
Harm from hazards	Harm from hazards includes: exposure routes (ingestion, inhalation and skin/eye contact) chain of events (event/cause tree and bow tie) causal sequence which results in harm to persons, environment, plant or product
ALARP	ALARP means as low as reasonably practicable and requires: identifying the risk reduction measures available determining the level of risk reduction that can be achieved and the associated cost implementing the risk reduction measure unless the cost is grossly disproportionate to the benefits of the risk reduction justifying available measures that are not taken

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

complete a hazard analysis

specify risk controls to bring risks to ALARP

identify relevant personnel

complete appropriate hazard analysis forms (paper or electronic)

monitor and review effectiveness of risk controls.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

the significance of the analysis context

how the identified hazards may cause harm

purpose and use of the risk matrix

monitoring and review of risk controls.

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