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BSBWHS608 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS risks

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBWHS608 - Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS risks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the application of occupational hygiene principles, knowledge and techniques to manage work health and safety (WHS) risks. It includes understanding how occupational hygiene contributes to WHS management, the appropriate application of occupational hygiene knowledge, skills and techniques and working with occupational hygienists and other specialists.This unit applies to individuals who assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS risks. Individuals who are required to assist with the monitoring of a range of physical agents and/or conditions in the workplace should use BSBWHS409 Assist with workplace monitoring processes.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene
  • Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks
  • Apply knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques to identify workplace WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene
  • Identify situations where WHS specialists and other advisers may be required
       
Element: Assist with the assessment of identified risks
  • Assist with determining sources of exposure to identified hazards and risks
  • Assist with selecting occupational hygiene equipment and techniques for assessing identified risks
  • Assist with using occupational hygiene equipment and applying techniques
  • Assist with analysing and interpreting results of assessments, including the use of exposure standards
  • Assist with reporting the results of assessments, interpretations and recommendations to individuals and parties
  • Assist with ensuring reporting is understandable and that format, form and content meet the needs of individuals and parties
       
Element: Assist with the design and implementation of risk controls
  • Apply the hierarchy of control when assisting with the design of risk-control strategies
  • Assist with identifying problems with existing risk controls and providing remedial advice
  • Assist with developing, selecting and implementing risk controls and ensuring effective consultation with, and participation of, individuals and parties
  • Access external sources of information and data, WHS specialists and other advisers as required, about the nature and level of health hazards, risks and risk controls
       
Element: Assist with monitoring, evaluating and modifying risk controls
  • Assist with monitoring and evaluating risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties
  • Assist with modifying risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties
  • Identify and document training needs associated with risk controls and arrange training in consultation with individuals and parties
  • Assist with making recommendations about future risk controls as a result of evaluation and monitoring
       
Element: Ensure occupational hygiene activities are appropriate
  • Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
  • Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with relevant organisational and workplace procedures, processes, standards and systems
  • Apply appropriate occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge
  • Seek advice, support and input from WHS specialists and other advisers where necessary and appropriate
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Identify WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene

1.1 Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks

1.2 Apply knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques to identify workplace WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene

1.3 Identify situations where WHS specialists and other advisers may be required

2 Assist with the assessment of identified risks

2.1 Assist with determining sources of exposure to identified hazards and risks

2.2 Assist with selecting occupational hygiene equipment and techniques for assessing identified risks

2.3 Assist with using occupational hygiene equipment and applying techniques

2.4 Assist with analysing and interpreting results of assessments, including the use of exposure standards

2.5 Assist with reporting the results of assessments, interpretations and recommendations to individuals and parties

2.6 Assist with ensuring reporting is understandable and that format, form and content meet the needs of individuals and parties

3 Assist with the design and implementation of risk controls

3.1 Apply the hierarchy of control when assisting with the design of risk-control strategies

3.2 Assist with identifying problems with existing risk controls and providing remedial advice

3.3 Assist with developing, selecting and implementing risk controls and ensuring effective consultation with, and participation of, individuals and parties

3.4 Access external sources of information and data, WHS specialists and other advisers as required, about the nature and level of health hazards, risks and risk controls

4 Assist with monitoring, evaluating and modifying risk controls

4.1 Assist with monitoring and evaluating risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties

4.2 Assist with modifying risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties

4.3 Identify and document training needs associated with risk controls and arrange training in consultation with individuals and parties

4.4 Assist with making recommendations about future risk controls as a result of evaluation and monitoring

5 Ensure occupational hygiene activities are appropriate

5.1 Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice

5.2 Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with relevant organisational and workplace procedures, processes, standards and systems

5.3 Apply appropriate occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge

5.4 Seek advice, support and input from WHS specialists and other advisers where necessary and appropriate

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Identify WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene

1.1 Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks

1.2 Apply knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques to identify workplace WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene

1.3 Identify situations where WHS specialists and other advisers may be required

2 Assist with the assessment of identified risks

2.1 Assist with determining sources of exposure to identified hazards and risks

2.2 Assist with selecting occupational hygiene equipment and techniques for assessing identified risks

2.3 Assist with using occupational hygiene equipment and applying techniques

2.4 Assist with analysing and interpreting results of assessments, including the use of exposure standards

2.5 Assist with reporting the results of assessments, interpretations and recommendations to individuals and parties

2.6 Assist with ensuring reporting is understandable and that format, form and content meet the needs of individuals and parties

3 Assist with the design and implementation of risk controls

3.1 Apply the hierarchy of control when assisting with the design of risk-control strategies

3.2 Assist with identifying problems with existing risk controls and providing remedial advice

3.3 Assist with developing, selecting and implementing risk controls and ensuring effective consultation with, and participation of, individuals and parties

3.4 Access external sources of information and data, WHS specialists and other advisers as required, about the nature and level of health hazards, risks and risk controls

4 Assist with monitoring, evaluating and modifying risk controls

4.1 Assist with monitoring and evaluating risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties

4.2 Assist with modifying risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties

4.3 Identify and document training needs associated with risk controls and arrange training in consultation with individuals and parties

4.4 Assist with making recommendations about future risk controls as a result of evaluation and monitoring

5 Ensure occupational hygiene activities are appropriate

5.1 Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice

5.2 Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with relevant organisational and workplace procedures, processes, standards and systems

5.3 Apply appropriate occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge

5.4 Seek advice, support and input from WHS specialists and other advisers where necessary and appropriate

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks 
Apply knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques to identify workplace WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene 
Identify situations where WHS specialists and other advisers may be required 
Assist with determining sources of exposure to identified hazards and risks 
Assist with selecting occupational hygiene equipment and techniques for assessing identified risks 
Assist with using occupational hygiene equipment and applying techniques 
Assist with analysing and interpreting results of assessments, including the use of exposure standards 
Assist with reporting the results of assessments, interpretations and recommendations to individuals and parties 
Assist with ensuring reporting is understandable and that format, form and content meet the needs of individuals and parties 
Apply the hierarchy of control when assisting with the design of risk-control strategies 
Assist with identifying problems with existing risk controls and providing remedial advice 
Assist with developing, selecting and implementing risk controls and ensuring effective consultation with, and participation of, individuals and parties 
Access external sources of information and data, WHS specialists and other advisers as required, about the nature and level of health hazards, risks and risk controls 
Assist with monitoring and evaluating risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties 
Assist with modifying risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties 
Identify and document training needs associated with risk controls and arrange training in consultation with individuals and parties 
Assist with making recommendations about future risk controls as a result of evaluation and monitoring 
Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice 
Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with relevant organisational and workplace procedures, processes, standards and systems 
Apply appropriate occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge 
Seek advice, support and input from WHS specialists and other advisers where necessary and appropriate 

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