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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify needs of the WHS management system
   • Analyse the workplace to identify needs and workplace factors that may impact on the design of the WHS management system
   • Clarify WHS legal obligations in relation to the specific workplace
   • Review relevant standards relating to WHS management system
   • Identify links with other functional areas and management systems
   • Seek input from stakeholders on the design of the WHS management system

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
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: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: smoke, darkness and heat electricity gas and gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks limited head spaces or overhangs unauthorised personnel other hazards that might arise
WHS information sources	WHS information sources include one or more of: WHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian and International standards WHS regulators WorkSafe Australia Guides industry bodies internet sites, journals and newsletters manufacturer manuals material safety data sheets (MSDS) and registers organisation WHS policies and procedures internal risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs) and workplace inspections internal hazard and incident reports

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Performance Evidence

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

ascertain requirements for development of WHS management system

develop appropriate documentation, including:

policies and procedures

training material

identify and source financial and human resources

develop training strategy to address WHS training requirements

consult and negotiate to implement or review policies and procedures

apply a systematic process to planning and implementation or review of WHS systems.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including:

regulatory requirements relevant to role, including duty of care responsibilities

requirements for WHS record keeping and reporting

principles and practices of effective WHS management and risk control

elements and requirements of a WHS management system

other management systems requiring interface or integration with the WHS management system

barriers to implementation of WHS, including language and literacy, cultural diversity of workforce and workplace culture in relation to WHS

relevant organisation procedures, practices, codes and signs/symbols

organisations goals, targets and measures

hierarchy of control.

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