The unit has application in qualifications for:

Chief Engineer on a vessel of unlimited propulsion power operating in international waters, i.e. Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Marine Engineering Class 1)

Chief Engineer on a vessel of 750kW propulsion power or more operating in international waters, i.e. Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Marine Engineering Class 2).

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Develop an OH&S management plan and related safe working practices and procedures

a

OH&S policies are developed which clearly express the company and vessel's commitment to OH&S within the area of managerial responsibility and how relevant OH&S legislation will be implemented, consistent with overall company and vessel's policies and practice

b

OH&S responsibilities and duties which will allow implementation and integration of the OH&S system are clearly defined, allocated and included in job descriptions and duty statements for all relevant positions

c

Financial and human resources for the operation of the OH&S system are identified, sought and/or provided in a timely and consistent manner

d

Information on the OH&S system and safe working procedures for the area of managerial responsibility is provided and explained in a form which is readily accessible to crew, officers and others on board the vessel

2

Provide training in safe working practices

a

An OH&S training program is developed and implemented to identify and fulfil employees' OH&S training needs as part of the vessel's general training program.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

3

Evaluate the organisation's OH&S system and related policies, procedures and programs

a

The effectiveness of the OH&S system and related policies, procedures and programs is assessed according to OH&S policy and the ISM Code.

b

Improvements to the OH&S system are developed and implemented to ensure more effective achievement of the company's organisation's aims as per OH&S policy and the ISM Code.

c

Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified in accordance with the hierarchy of control, and resources enabling implementation of new measures are sought and/or provided according to appropriate procedures

d

Compliance with OH&S legislation and codes of practice is assessed to ensure that legal OH&S standards are maintained as a minimum

4

Establish hazard reduction strategies

a

Existing and potential hazards within the area of managerial responsibility are correctly identified and identification confirmed as per OH&S legislation, ISM Code, codes of practice and trends identified from the OH&S records system

b

A procedure for ongoing identification of hazards is developed and integrated within systems of work and procedures, including the company and shipboard ISM Code safety management system

c

Activities are appropriately monitored to ensure that this procedure is adopted effectively throughout the area of managerial responsibility

d

Hazard identification is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created

5

Establish and maintain procedures for assessing and controlling safety risks

a

Safety risks presented by identified hazards are correctly assessed in accordance with OH&S legislation and codes of practice

b

A procedure for ongoing assessment of safety risks is developed and integrated within systems of work and procedures

c

Activities are monitored to ensure that this procedure is adopted effectively throughout the area of managerial responsibility

d

Risk assessment is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change within the area of managerial responsibility to ensure that the risk from hazards is not increased

e

Measures to control assessed safety risks are developed and implemented in accordance with the hierarchy of control, relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice and trends identified from the OH&S records system

f

When measures which control a risk at its source are not immediately practicable, interim solutions are implemented until a control measure is developed

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

5

Establish and maintain procedures for assessing and controlling safety risks

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g

A procedure for ongoing control of safety risks, based on the hierarchy of control, is developed and integrated within general systems of work and procedures

h

Activities are monitored to ensure that the risk control procedure is adopted effectively throughout the area of managerial responsibility

i

Risk control is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change within the area of managerial responsibility to ensure that adequate risk control measures are included

6

Establish and maintain a system for OH&S records

a

A system for keeping OH&S records is established and monitored to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury and disease within the area of managerial responsibility, including provision for relevant shipboard OH&S reports to the company.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Relevant maritime regulations applicable to the management of OH&S on board a vessel

2

The provisions of OH&S Acts, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, including legal responsibilities of employers, manufacturers, suppliers, employees and other parties with legal responsibilities

3

Principles and practices of effective OH&S management, including:

a

elements of an effective OH&S management system

b

risk management

c

appropriate links to other management systems, e.g. contractors maintenance and purchasing

d

the role of technical information and experts in designing hazard control measures, monitoring systems and health surveillance procedures

e

the hierarchy of hazard and risk control measures

f

arrangements for participation and consultation over OH&S

g

incident and accident investigation arrangements

4

Management arrangements relating to regulatory compliance, for example, arrangements for:

a

keeping the organisation abreast of developments in OH&S, for example, current regulations, control measures and hazards, mandatory notifications and reporting requirements

b

mandatory licences and certificates

c

registers, listings and labelling of regulated materials, for example, hazardous substances and

d

dangerous goods

e

communicating with the crew about OH&S

f

consulting about, and participating in, OH&S management

g

identifying and reporting on hazards, for example, through audits and inspections

h

assessing and controlling safety risks

i

monitoring risk control measures

j

allocating financial, technical and human resources for OH&S

k

responding to, and dealing with, hazardous events

l

OH&S training

m

OH&S record keeping

n

collection and use of OH&S-related data

5

Hazards and associated safety risks that exist on the vessel, including:

a

the range of control measures available for these safety risks

b

considerations for choosing between different control measures

c

how to identify when expert advice is needed

6

How the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on OH&S management, including:

a

level of literacy and communication skills

b

cultural background

c

gender

d

qualifications and experience of crew

7

The relevance to OH&S management of other organisational management systems, policies and procedures, including:

a

operational planning (especially technological and organisational change and workplace design)

b

finance, contracting and purchasing

c

materials transport and storage

d

maintenance

e

training

f

human resource management and equal employment opportunity policies

8

Procedures for analysing the working environment in order to identify hazards, assess safety risks and design and implement appropriate OH&S management systems

9

Procedures for analysing relevant workplace data, e.g. incident and environmental monitoring to identify hazards, assess safety risks and evaluate the effectiveness of the OH&S management system

10

Procedures for assessing the resources needed to establish and maintain OH&S management systems, including a range of risk control measures

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1

Communicate effectively with other personnel on matters related to the management of workplace safety on a vessel

2

Interpret and follow regulations and procedures for the management of workplace safety on a vessel

3

Read and interpret material safety data sheets

4

Read and interpret specifications, equipment drawings, operational manuals, and electrical circuit diagrams

5

Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques

5

Prepare reports on matters related to the management of workplace safety on a vessel

6

Analyse and interpret relevant workplace data, e.g. incident and environmental monitoring to identify hazards, assess safety risks and evaluate the effectiveness of the OH&S management system

7

Provide leadership to other shipboard personnel when managing workplace safety on a vessel

8

Recognise problems and hazards that can arise when managing workplace safety on a vessel, take appropriate remedial action, and initiate appropriate solutions

9

Plan and organise the resources needed to establish and maintain OH&S management systems, including a range of risk control measures

10

Adapt to differing types of safety equipment and systems from one vessel to another and when equipment and systems are changed on a vessel

11

Coordinate the safe use of tools and equipment required for the engineering operations on a vessel

TDMMF2507B ENSURE SAFE WORKING PRACTICES

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

1

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

a

Develop an OH&S management plan and related safe working practices and procedures

b

Provide training in safe working practices

c

Evaluate the company and shipboard OH&S system and related policies, procedures and programs

d

Establish hazard reduction strategies

e

Establish and maintain procedures for assessing and controlling safety risks on board vessel

f

Establish and maintain a system for OH&S record

g

Communicate effectively with others about OH&S management plan and procedures and their implementation

2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1

developing an OH&S management plan and related safe working practices and procedures

2

providing training in safe working practices

3

evaluating the vessel's OH&S system and related policies, procedures and programs

4

establishing hazard reduction strategies

5

establishing and maintaining procedures for assessing and controlling safety risks

6

establishing and maintaining a system for OH&S records

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1

relevant sections of international Conventions and Codes and AMSA Marine Orders

2

OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

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2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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3

ISM Code safety management system procedures and work instructions

d

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify hazards, safety risks and safety incidents in accordance with statutory requirements, company procedures and the ISM Code

e

Work is managed, controlled and completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others

3

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

1

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2

Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

i

at the registered training organisation; and/or

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

4Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:

a

participate in a range of practical and theoretical assignments, exercises, case studies and other assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to develop and implement required safety management plans and procedures on board a vessel, including the development of workplace safety practices and procedures, hazard and risk control strategies, safety-related training, and documentation of safety management plans and safety incident reports; and/or

b

carry out safety management functions on a commercial or training vessel

TDMMF2507B ENSURE SAFE WORKING PRACTICES

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with mandatory OH&S rules and regulations and IMO Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and the ISM Code

b.

Work is performed:

1

relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of safety management and hazard and risk control principles to the management of workplace safety on a vessel across a wide and often unpredictable variety of operational contexts. Contribution to the development and implementation of a broad management plan or strategy for shipboard safety is required and accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved

d.

Work requires:

1

significant judgement, leadership and technical expertise in development and implementation of safety management plans, the formulation of safe working practices and procedures and the development of hazard and risk control strategies. This includes management, training and control of personnel, interpretation of safety regulations and statutory requirements and the identification and analysis of the workplace hazards and safety risks on board a vessel

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial vessel

b

Safety management plans must encompass:

1

encompass all work areas on board vessel, including those involving work in enclosed spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment

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VARIABLE

SCOPE

c

Safe working practices and hazard and safety risk control strategies must be applied at all times, including:

1

by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

2

under any permissible conditions of weather and loading

3

while underway

4

during berthing and unberthing operations

5

while anchoring or mooring

6

when slipped or in dry dock

7

when bunkering

8

during cargo operations

d

Emergencies may include:

1

loss of propulsion

2

loss of electrical power

3

loss of steering

4

flooding of vessel

5

fire or explosion

6

loss of refrigeration

7

loss of water making ability

8

fuel oil, lubrication oil, steam and gas leaks

9

overheating and overspeed of machinery, governors, emergency trips

10

dangerous atmosphere

e

Workplace hazards may include but are not restricted to:

1

moving heavy loads in an unsafe work environment

2

unsecured machinery, components or repaired equipment

3

slippery deck

4

welding equipment

5

sharp tools and implements

6

power tools

7

moving and rotating machinery

8

flammable liquids, vapours and fuel

9

faulty machinery equipment handling equipment and lifting gear

10

using equipment beyond safe working limits

11

poor housekeeping procedures

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VARIABLE

SCOPE

e

Workplace hazards may include but are not restricted to:

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12

non-compliance with safe working procedures

13

electrical wiring and systems, including exposed electrical circuits

14

hot pipes and valves (steam, fuel oil, lubricating oil)

15

cold pipes and valves (refrigeration and liquefied gas cargoes)

16

working at heights

17

toxic gases and substances

18

chemicals and other harmful substances

19

damaged cargo and containers, dangerous cargoes

f

Establishment and maintenance of an OH&S management framework may include:

1

policy development and updating

2

determining the ways in which OH&S will be managed. This may include distinct OH&S management activities, or inclusion of OH&S functions within a range of management functions and operations such as:

i

maintenance of plant and equipment

ii

purchasing of materials and equipment

iii

designing operations, work flow and materials handling

iv

planning or implementing alterations to site, plant, operations or work systems

3

mechanisms for review and allocation of human, technical and financial resources needed to manage OH&S, including defining and allocating OH&S responsibilities for all relevant positions

4

mechanisms for keeping up to date with relevant OH&S information and updating the management systems

g

Establishment and maintenance of participative arrangements for management of OH&S may cover:

1

OH&S committees and other committees, e.g. consultative planning and purchasing

2

health and safety representatives

3

employee and supervisor involvement in OH&S management activities, e.g.OH&S inspections audits environmental monitoring risk assessment and risk control

4

procedures for reporting hazards safety risks and OH&S issues by managers and employees

5

inclusion of OH&S in consultative or other meetings and processes

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VARIABLE

SCOPE

h

Establishment and maintenance of procedures for identifying hazards may include developing and updating procedures for:

1

workplace inspections, including plant and equipment audits

2

maintaining and analysing OH&S records, including environmental monitoring and health surveillance reports

3

maintenance of plant and equipment

4

reviews of materials and equipment purchases, including manufacturer's and supplier's information

5

employee reporting of OH&S issues

6

shipboard OH&S reports to company and AMSA

i

Establishment and maintenance of procedures for assessing safety risks may include developing and updating procedures for:

1

determining the likelihood and severity of adverse consequences from hazards

2

OH&S audits

3

workplace inspections, work permits

4

maintenance of plant and equipment

5

purchasing of materials and equipment

6

planning or implementing alterations to site operations or work systems

7

analysis of relevant records and reports, for example injuries and incidents hazardous substances inventories/registers, audit and environmental monitoring reports and OH&S committee records

j

Establishment and maintenance of procedures for controlling safety risks may include developing and updating procedures for:

1

assessing the OH&S consequences of materials, plant or equipment prior to purchase;

2

obtaining expert advice

3

appropriate application of measures according to the hierarchy of control, namely:

i

elimination of the risk

ii

engineering controls

iii

administrative controls

iv

requirements for the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

4

designing safe operations and systems of work

5

inclusion of new OH&S information into procedures

6

checking compliance with regulatory requirements

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SCOPE

k

Establishment and maintenance of organisational procedures for hazardous events may include:

1

making inventories of, and inspecting, high risk operations

2

inspecting systems and operations associated with potentially hazardous events, for example: emergency communications, links to emergency services, firefighting, chemical spill containment

3

first aid services

l

Establishment and maintenance of an OH&S training program may include:

1

arrangements for ongoing assessment of training needs, for example, relating to:

i training for specific hazards or hazardous tasks or equipment

ii training or drills for emergencies and evacuations

iii specific training required under OH&S legislation

5

allocation of resources for OH&S training, including acquisition of training resources

6

development of staff training skills and purchase of training services

7

induction safety training for new crew

8

training for new operations, transfer to new assignments, materials or equipment.

m

Establishment and maintenance of a system for OH&S records may include:

1

workers' compensation and rehabilitation records

2

hazardous substances registers

n

Evaluation of the organisation's OH&S system may include arrangements for:

1

reviewing the effectiveness of the OH&S management system

2

regular review of operating procedures

3

regular analysis of OH&S records

4

audits against OH&S legislative requirements

5

shipboard OH&S reports to company and AMSA

o

Documentation and records may include:

1

ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

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SCOPE

o

Documentation and records may include:

(continued)

2

vessel's and company's safety management policies, emergency contingency plans and procedures

3

identifying records required under OH&S legislation, for example:

i

workers' compensation and rehabilitation records

ii

hazardous substances registers

iii

material safety data sheets

iv

major accident/injury notifications and

v

certificates and licences

4

manufacturer's and supplier's OH&S information

5

OH&S audits and inspection reports

6

maintenance and testing reports

7

workplace environmental monitoring and health surveillance records

8

records of instruction and training

9

first aid/medical post records

p

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

1

relevant sections of national and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders and classification society rules dealing with OH&S in shipboard workplaces

2

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation, particularly:

i

OH&S Acts, regulations and codes of practice, including regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry

ii

general duty of care under OH&S legislation and common law

iii

requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease

iv

requirements for provision of OH&S information and training

v

provisions relating to OH&S representatives and/or OH&S committees

vi

provisions relating to OH&S issue resolution.

Licensing/legislative requirements

The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of STCW 95 and Marine Orders under the Australian Navigation Act, describing requirements for a Chief Engineers on vessels of unlimited propulsion power and 750kW propulsion power or more operating in international waters.