Required skills

communication skills to

convey relevant information about health and safety to the work group

liaise with designated personnel to monitor the impact of policies and procedures on safe work practices

elicit information from staff to assess training needs to facilitate the implementation of organisational OHS policies

problemsolving skills to

analyse the work environment to identify hazards and assess risks

assess the effectiveness of organisational policies

identify inadequacies and make recommendations to address these such as resources needed to apply different riskcontrol measures

language and literacy skills to

read and analyse legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to OHS

complete required OHS documentation

use information to identify hazards assess risks and evaluate the effectiveness of riskcontrol measures

Required knowledge

OHS legislation to

enable analysis of work practices and appropriate remedies

maintain required documentation

organisational health and safety policies and procedures to facilitate organisational compliance with legal requirements

principles and practices of effective OHS management to enable effective implementation of organisational policies and procedures to create a safe workplace

role of OHS management in other organisational systems policies and procedures to enable a systemic approach to workplace safety

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

works effectively within organisational management systems to implement and monitor OHS policies and apply and review riskmanagement procedures

conveys health and safety information to user groups using appropriate media and creates opportunities for group members to contribute to and participate in training

identifies the interrelationship between all aspects of organisational safety systems and implements and monitors all components to achieve a safe working environment

proposes recommendations to address inadequacies in health and safety management systems and applies contingencymanagement techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure implementation and monitoring of OHS policies in an environment that reflects the candidates current or intended work role to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a venue facility or location with appropriate equipment and activity

a work group and organisational consultative structures including key health and safety staff and resources to implement riskcontrol measures

documentation detailing organisational OHS policies and procedures and legislation and records

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

observation of interacting with work group to provide information about organisational health and safety policies

observation of consulting with relevant employees to inform strategies to implement and monitor organisational OHS procedures and programs

oral and or written questioning on principles and practices of health and safety management

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISXRSKA Manage organisational risks

SISXRSK502A Manage organisational risks.

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational health and safety policies and procedures may include:

Work group may include:

Procedures to identify and assess hazards may include:

Measures to control risks may include:

Consultation procedures may include:

Designated personnel may include:

Inadequacies may include:

Hazardous events may include:

Procedures for dealing with hazardous events may include:

Hazardous goods and equipment may include:

OHS training needs may include:

OHS records may include: