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Evidence Guide: ACMOHS301A - Contribute to occupational health and safety processes

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ACMOHS301A - Contribute to occupational health and safety processes

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan and conduct work safely

  1. Work is planned in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and workplace safe working procedures.
  2. Hazards are identified as part of work planning and work process.
  3. Identified hazards are addressed prior to starting work using judgement within defined scope of responsibilities.
  4. Inadequacies in control measures are reported in accordance with organisation procedures.
  5. Incidents and injuries are reported in line with organisation policies and procedures.
  6. OHS housekeeping is undertaken in work area.
Work is planned in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and workplace safe working procedures.

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Hazards are identified as part of work planning and work process.

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Identified hazards are addressed prior to starting work using judgement within defined scope of responsibilities.

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Inadequacies in control measures are reported in accordance with organisation procedures.

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Incidents and injuries are reported in line with organisation policies and procedures.

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OHS housekeeping is undertaken in work area.

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Support others in working safely

  1. Information on safe work practices and work procedures is provided with members of the work group.
  2. OHS practices of less experienced members of the workgroup are checked.
  3. Guidance and coaching is provided to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely.
  4. Support is provided to members of the workgroup to accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation in accordance with organisation procedures.
Information on safe work practices and work procedures is provided with members of the work group.

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OHS practices of less experienced members of the workgroup are checked.

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Guidance and coaching is provided to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely.

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Support is provided to members of the workgroup to accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation in accordance with organisation procedures.

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Contribute to OHS participative processes

  1. OHS issues are raised in accordance with organisation procedures
  2. Contributions to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities are provided in a constructive manner to improve safety.
  3. Assistance is provided to workgroup members to contribute to workplace safety.
  4. Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees is applied.
OHS issues are raised in accordance with organisation procedures

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Contributions to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities are provided in a constructive manner to improve safety.

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Assistance is provided to workgroup members to contribute to workplace safety.

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Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees is applied.

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Contribute to hazard identification, OHS risk assessment and risk control activities

  1. Identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls are reported.
  2. The workplace is checked for hazards using itemised checklists in accordance with work procedures.
  3. Contributions to risk assessments are made.
  4. Input is provided to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control.
Identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls are reported.

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The workplace is checked for hazards using itemised checklists in accordance with work procedures.

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Contributions to risk assessments are made.

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Input is provided to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control.

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Participate in the control of OHS emergency situations

  1. OHS emergency signals and alarms are identified and responded to appropriately.
  2. Initial action is taken to control/confine emergency in accordance with organisation procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency.
  3. Emergency response procedures are implemented within scope of training and competence.
OHS emergency signals and alarms are identified and responded to appropriately.

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Initial action is taken to control/confine emergency in accordance with organisation procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency.

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Emergency response procedures are implemented within scope of training and competence.

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Plan and conduct work safely

  1. Work is planned in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and workplace safe working procedures.
  2. Hazards are identified as part of work planning and work process.
  3. Identified hazards are addressed prior to starting work using judgement within defined scope of responsibilities.
  4. Inadequacies in control measures are reported in accordance with organisation procedures.
  5. Incidents and injuries are reported in line with organisation policies and procedures.
  6. OHS housekeeping is undertaken in work area.
Work is planned in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and workplace safe working procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hazards are identified as part of work planning and work process.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identified hazards are addressed prior to starting work using judgement within defined scope of responsibilities.

Completed
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Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inadequacies in control measures are reported in accordance with organisation procedures.

Completed
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Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incidents and injuries are reported in line with organisation policies and procedures.

Completed
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OHS housekeeping is undertaken in work area.

Completed
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Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support others in working safely

  1. Information on safe work practices and work procedures is provided with members of the work group.
  2. OHS practices of less experienced members of the workgroup are checked.
  3. Guidance and coaching is provided to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely.
  4. Support is provided to members of the workgroup to accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation in accordance with organisation procedures.
Information on safe work practices and work procedures is provided with members of the work group.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OHS practices of less experienced members of the workgroup are checked.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guidance and coaching is provided to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support is provided to members of the workgroup to accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation in accordance with organisation procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contribute to OHS participative processes

  1. OHS issues are raised in accordance with organisation procedures
  2. Contributions to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities are provided in a constructive manner to improve safety.
  3. Assistance is provided to workgroup members to contribute to workplace safety.
  4. Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees is applied.
OHS issues are raised in accordance with organisation procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities are provided in a constructive manner to improve safety.

Completed
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Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistance is provided to workgroup members to contribute to workplace safety.

Completed
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Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees is applied.

Completed
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Contribute to hazard identification, OHS risk assessment and risk control activities

  1. Identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls are reported.
  2. The workplace is checked for hazards using itemised checklists in accordance with work procedures.
  3. Contributions to risk assessments are made.
  4. Input is provided to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control.
Identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls are reported.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The workplace is checked for hazards using itemised checklists in accordance with work procedures.

Completed
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Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions to risk assessments are made.

Completed
Date:

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Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input is provided to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control.

Completed
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Participate in the control of OHS emergency situations

  1. OHS emergency signals and alarms are identified and responded to appropriately.
  2. Initial action is taken to control/confine emergency in accordance with organisation procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency.
  3. Emergency response procedures are implemented within scope of training and competence.
OHS emergency signals and alarms are identified and responded to appropriately.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
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Initial action is taken to control/confine emergency in accordance with organisation procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency.

Completed
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Emergency response procedures are implemented within scope of training and competence.

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

To demonstrate competence in this unit, a candidate must be able to provide evidence of contribution to OHS processes in the workplace. This includes:

addressing their own health and safety

addressing that of others who may be affected by their actions

supporting members of the workgroup who may be less experienced in the workplace in regard to OHS matters

taking some initiative to address hazards and manage risks at a systemic level.

Evidence gathered by an assessor to determine competence will include practical demonstration of competence, including:

workplace demonstration, simulation exercise, scenario or role play

indirect evidence from workplace supervisor reports, workplace documentation, and written responses to problems, scenarios and case studies.

Evidence of workplace performance over time must be obtained to inform a judgement of competence.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Products that could be used as evidence include:

verbal and written responses to verbal, pictorial or physical scenarios

demonstrated response to scenarios, simulations, role plays

completed hazard or incident reports, completed workplace inspection checklists

reports from workgroup members, supervisors.

Processes that could be used as evidence include:

how workplace checks/inspections are carried out

how hazards are addressed

how mentoring of fellow workgroup members is undertaken

how incident investigations reports were completed.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with other units of competence relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

Access and equity considerations:

All assessment should be applied with respect torelevant work-related access and equity issues

Competence should reflect an ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

check the workplace for hazards and risks using an itemised checklist

provide advice and feedback in a constructive and supportive manner.

Required knowledge

applicable commonwealth, state or territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and industry standards/guidance notes relevant to own work, role and responsibilities

basic hazard identification procedures such as workplace inspections and review of workplace data

hierarchy of control and its application

nature of common workplace hazards for example chemicals, bodily fluids, noise, manual handling, work postures, underfoot hazards and moving parts of machinery

personal protective equipment requirements, including use, storage and maintenance

principles of basic risk assessment

roles and responsibilities of employees, supervisors and managers in the workplace

roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees

safety signs and their meanings, including signs for:

personal protective equipment

emergency equipment

dangerous goods class signs

specific hazards, such as sharps and radiation

sources of OHS information within in the workplace with knowledge of external sources of OHS information

standard emergency signals, alarms and required responses

the difference between hazard and risk

the legal rights and responsibilities of the workplace parties

workplace specific information including:

hazards of the particular work environment

hazard identification procedures relevant o the hazards in their workplace

designated person for raising OHS issues

organisation and work procedures particularly those related to performance of own work, specific hazards and risk control, reporting of hazards, incidents and injuries and OHS issue resolution, consultation, use of personal protective equipment and emergency response

potential emergency situations, alarms and signals and required response.

Range Statement

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.

Hazard identification is:

the process of identifying sources of harm, and may be required:

before new forms of work and organisation of work are implemented

before changes are made to workplace, equipment, work processes or work arrangements

as part of planning major tasks or activities, such as equipment shutdowns

following an incident report

when new knowledge becomes available

at regular intervals during normal operations

prior to disposal of equipment, or materials.

A hazard is:

a source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these.

Specific hazards may include:

animal bites, envenomation, kicks, scratches or crush injuries

biological hazardous waste

bodily fluids

chemicals and medicines

gas leakage

manual handling, including carrying, lifting and shifting

moving parts of equipment or machinery

noise

radiation

sharps

underfoot hazards

work posture

zoonoses.

Other workplace hazards may include:

bullying

fatigue

occupational violence

stress.

Risk in relation to any hazard means:

the probability and consequences of injury, illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard.

Residual risk is

the risk which remains after controls have been implemented.

Organisation procedures include:

policies and procedures underpinning the management of OHS, including:

hazard, incident and injury reporting

hazard identification, risk assessment and control

consultation and participation

quality system documentation.

OHS housekeeping includes:

workplace and personal routines designed to improve health and safety, for example:

cleaning up spills

keeping walkways, exits and traffic areas clear.

Information includes:

employees handbooks

hazard, incident and investigation reports

incident investigation reports

information from external sources on hazards and risk relevant to the work group

information from OHS representatives

job safety analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments

material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and registers

manufacturers' manuals and specifications

minutes of meetings

reports from OHS committee

workplace inspection reports.

Work procedures include:

batch specifications

operator or manufacturer manuals

procedures for selecting, fitting, using and maintaining personal protective equipment

standard operating procedures.

Mentoring and coaching may include:

assisting with problem solving

providing encouragement

providing feedback

providing guidance and explanation on implementation of work and organisation procedures.

Incidents include:

any event that has caused or has the potential for injury, ill-health or damage.

Other workplace documentation may include:

job checklists and schedules

workplace inspection checklists.

Risk controls include:

the devices and methods to, where practicable, eliminate the hazard or, where this is not practicable, minimise the risk associated with the hazard.

Designated persons may include:

team leaders

supervisors

OHS representatives

OHS committee members

managers

organisation OHS personnel

other persons designated by the organisation.

Hierarchy of control is:

the preferred order of control measures for OHS risks:

elimination (e.g. controlling the hazard at the source)

substitution (e.g. replacing one substance or activity at the source)

engineering (e.g. installing guards on machinery)

administration (e.g. policies and procedures for safe work practices)

personal protective equipment (e.g. respirators and ear plugs).

OHS emergency signals and alarms may include:

evacuation alarms or announcements

fire alarms

machinery malfunction alarms

reversing beepers on mobile plant.

Emergency may include:

any abnormal or sudden event that requires immediate action, such as:

events requiring evacuation

explosion and bomb alerts

external emergencies and natural disasters, such as flood, storm and traffic accident impacting on the organisation

fires and explosions

hazardous substance and chemical spills

internal emergencies, such as loss of power or water supply and structural collapse

security emergencies, such as armed robberies, intruders and disturbed persons

serious injury events.