- BSBOHS201A - Participate in OHS processes
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
BSBOHS201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Participate in OHS processes
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | BSBOHS201A - Participate in OHS processes |
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| Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect workers own health and safety, and that of others.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to individuals who require a fundamental knowledge of OHS to carry out their own work which may be in a defined context under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility. This unit has broad applicability across industries and workplace contexts. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | |||
| Competency Field | Regulation, Licensing and Risk - Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Work safely |
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| Element: Implement workplace safety requirements |
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| Element: Participate in OHS consultative processes |
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| Element: Follow safety procedures |
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Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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: accurately following all relevant safety procedures identifying and reporting hazards to designated personnel knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation knowledge of relevant materials, equipment and work processes. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: safety processes, hazards and risk are relevant to the area of work |
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 demonstration of techniques direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate review of documentation identifying and reporting emergency incidents |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: other units related to the work environment |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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Required skills |
literacy skills to interpret safety signs, symbols and notices problem-solving skills to analyse options in an emergency situation. |
Required knowledge |
responsibilities of employers and employees under relevant health and safety legislation emergency procedures including procedures for fires and accidents commonly used hazard signs and safety symbols. |
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. | |
Safety procedures may include: | completing required documentation local, state and federal legislation Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines following OH&S guidelines relevant to workplace maintenance and use of cleaning apparatus in a work environment, such as; disposing of spilled substances, dangerous products, 'sharps' and waste correctly maintaining stocks of cleaning equipment (eg. disposable gloves, liquid repellent aprons, disinfectant) sterilising and/or disposing of cleaning equipment using appropriate cleaning equipment to clean spillages and breakages wearing protective clothing, protective eye wear when in contact with body fluids or chemicals that may splash using and storing toxic and hazardous materials correctly keeping workplace clean and tidy office practice manual displaying health and safety brochures, magazines and other material undergoing operator training when using new equipment or processes special guidelines in a medical setting: RACGP Code of Practice for the Management of Health Information in General Practice RACGP Entry Standards for General Practices RACGP Sterilisation/Disinfection guidelines for General Practice |
Designated persons may include: | designated health and safety officers health and safety representatives supervisors managers team leaders other persons authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry |
Hazards may include anything which is a source of: | potential harm in terms of human injury or ill health damage to property damage to the environment potential harm in terms of human injury or ill health including: toxic or hazardous materials hazardous work processes unsafe work practices hazardous equipment unstable personnel potential harm in a medical setting: blood breakage / spillage drug hold-ups needle sticks medical emergencies (eg. Falls, bleeding, seizures, fainting, collapses, panic attack, psychosis) spread of infection potential sources of infection: breakages contaminated waste patients with colds, flu and other infectious diseases sharps (eg. needles, scalpel blades) spillage used dressings, bandages and equipment unsterilised/poorly sterilised equipment and work surfaces unwashed hands |
Risk is: | the chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage |
Emergency incidents may include: | accidents emergency situations fire flood sudden illness incidents external threats |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Follow established safety procedures when conducting work | |||
| Carry out pre-start systems and equipment checks in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Identify designated persons for reporting queries and concerns about safety in the workplace | |||
| Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons and record them in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Identify and implement workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks | |||
| Report emergency incidents and injuries to designated persons | |||
| Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections or other consultative activities | |||
| Raise OHS issues with designated persons in accordance with organisational procedures | |||
| Take actions to eliminate workplace hazards or to reduce risks | |||
| Identify and report emergency incidents | |||
| Follow organisational procedures for responding to emergency incidents |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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