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Evidence Guide: BSBOHS503B - Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

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BSBOHS503B - Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

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

Identify the need for OHS participative arrangements

  1. Review OHS legislation to identify legal requirements for participative arrangements
  2. Identify factors that may impact on the design of participative arrangements
  3. Review organisational policies and procedures to identify requirements and opportunities for OHS consultation and communication
  4. Review effectiveness of existing workplace arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders, for OHS consultation and communication
  5. Define information and consultation requirements, in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel, for specific roles and groups
Review OHS legislation to identify legal requirements for participative arrangements

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Identify factors that may impact on the design of participative arrangements

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Review organisational policies and procedures to identify requirements and opportunities for OHS consultation and communication

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Review effectiveness of existing workplace arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders, for OHS consultation and communication

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Define information and consultation requirements, in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel, for specific roles and groups

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Assist in the design of participative arrangements

  1. Design processes, in consultation with stakeholders, for providing required OHS information and data
  2. Design processes, in consultation with stakeholders, to enable individuals and groups to be consulted regarding workplace OHS issues and to have input into OHS decision making
  3. Identify and document training needs to enable effective participation
  4. Review recommendations for participative arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure they meet legislative requirements and are realistic, practical and acceptable in the workplace
Design processes, in consultation with stakeholders, for providing required OHS information and data

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Design processes, in consultation with stakeholders, to enable individuals and groups to be consulted regarding workplace OHS issues and to have input into OHS decision making

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Identify and document training needs to enable effective participation

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Review recommendations for participative arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure they meet legislative requirements and are realistic, practical and acceptable in the workplace

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Assist in developing participative arrangements

  1. Develop policies and procedures for participative arrangements
  2. Identify key personnel in the introduction and maintenance of participative arrangements
  3. Develop strategies for the delivery of training
  4. Identify and document resources necessary to introduce and maintain participative arrangements
Develop policies and procedures for participative arrangements

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Identify key personnel in the introduction and maintenance of participative arrangements

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Develop strategies for the delivery of training

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Identify and document resources necessary to introduce and maintain participative arrangements

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Support the implementation of participative arrangements

  1. Determine priorities for action in consultation with stakeholders
  2. Develop action plans with allocated responsibilities and time lines
  3. Provide advice and support to key personnel
  4. Monitor implementation, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure that participatory arrangements are effective in providing information and data to all groups and that they provide opportunity for participation in OHS decision making
  5. Make recommendations for adjustments to the implementation as required
Determine priorities for action in consultation with stakeholders

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Develop action plans with allocated responsibilities and time lines

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Provide advice and support to key personnel

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Monitor implementation, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure that participatory arrangements are effective in providing information and data to all groups and that they provide opportunity for participation in OHS decision making

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Make recommendations for adjustments to the implementation as required

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Evaluate the design and development of participative arrangements

  1. Design the evaluation protocol in consultation with stakeholders
  2. Develop a plan for collecting information and data
  3. Analyse and evaluate information and data
  4. Make recommendations for improvement in the participatory arrangements as a result of the evaluation findings
  5. Provide a report to stakeholders and key personnel on the outcomes of the evaluation, and recommendations for further development and improvement
  6. Seek feedback from stakeholders and develop an action plan for ongoing improvements
Design the evaluation protocol in consultation with stakeholders

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Develop a plan for collecting information and data

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Analyse and evaluate information and data

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Make recommendations for improvement in the participatory arrangements as a result of the evaluation findings

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Provide a report to stakeholders and key personnel on the outcomes of the evaluation, and recommendations for further development and improvement

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Seek feedback from stakeholders and develop an action plan for ongoing improvements

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Assessed

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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

Evidence of the following is essential:

design and development of a participative approach to the management of workplace OHS

knowledge of relevant OHS legislation (acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material).

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to workplace documentation and personnel

reports from other parties consulted in designing, implementing, managing and reviewing processes

access to relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.

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

assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of OHS participative arrangements

demonstration of techniques used to encourage participation in OHS in the workplace

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

observation of performance in role plays

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS

review of policies and procedures developed for participative arrangements

evaluation of action plans

written examples of reports on participative arrangements implemented in the workplace.

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

other OHS units.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify areas for improvement

analyse relevant workplace information and data, and to make observations of workplace tasks and interactions between people, their activities, equipment, environment and systems

contribute to the assessment of resources needed to systematically manage OHS and, where appropriate, access resources

planning skills to apply continuous improvement and action planning processes

research skills to access relevant OHS information and data

numeracy skills to carry out simple arithmetical calculations (e.g. % change), and to produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations

communication skills to:

conduct effective formal and informal meetings and to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation, OHS specialists and, as required, emergency services personnel

prepare reports for a range of target groups including OHS committee, OHS representatives, managers and supervisors

use language and literacy skills appropriate to the workgroup and the task

consultation and negotiation skills to develop plans, and to implement and monitor designated actions

project management skills to achieve change in OHS matters

organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe

information technology skills to access and enter internal and external information and data on OHS, and to use a range of communication media.

Required knowledge

concept of common law duty of care

difference between common law and statutory law

ethics related to professional practice

formal and informal communication and consultation processes and key personnel related to communication

how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS, for example:

communication skills

cultural background/workplace diversity

gender

labour market changes

language, literacy and numeracy

structure and organisation of workforce e.g. part-time, casual and contract workers, shift rosters, geographical location

workers with specific needs and limitations

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

key personnel, including identifying 'change agents', within workplace management structure

organisational OHS policies and procedures

language, literacy and cultural profile of the workgroup

legislative requirements for OHS information and data, and consultation

methods of providing evidence of compliance with OHS legislation

organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup

principles of effective meetings including agendas, action planning, chair and secretarial duties, minutes and action items

professional liability in relation to providing advice

rights of OHS inspectors

roles and responsibilities in relation to communication and consultation for OHS committees, OHS representatives, line management, employees and inspectors

state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation (acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material) including prescriptive and performance approaches and links to other relevant legislation such as industrial relations, equal employment opportunity, workers compensation, rehabilitation

structure and forms of legislation including regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material.

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.

Participative arrangements are designed so that stakeholders are able to be involved in decision making that affects their health and safety. Participatory processes may include:

employee and supervisor involvement in OHS activities, such as inspections and audits

health and safety, and other representatives

OHS and other consultative/planning committees

OHS included in management, staff and employee meetings

procedures for reporting hazards, and raising and addressing OHS issues

Factors that may impact on the design of participative arrangements include:

language

shift work and rostering arrangements

timing of information and data provision

literacy and numeracy levels

workers with specific needs

workplace organisational structures (for example, size of organisation, geographic, hierarchical)

cultural diversity

management approach

workplace culture and approach to OHS by managers, supervisors and employees

Stakeholders include:

managers

supervisors

employees

health and safety, and other employee representatives

OHS committees

Key personnel include:

managers from other areas

people involved in OHS decision making or who are affected by OHS decisions

Training needs should be defined for:

managers

supervisors

health and safety representatives

OHS committees

other key personnel

employees generally

Resources include:

financial requirements for implementation

personnel including time allocation

equipment

access to sources of information and data, such as:

guidance material to circulate to stakeholders and key personnel

OHS journals

websites

Evaluation protocol includes:

criteria for evaluation

how the criteria will be measured

how the information and data will be collected

time period for collection of information and data

Information and data for evaluating participative arrangements may include:

feedback from individuals and representatives

minutes of meetings

OHS management audits

questionnaires

workshops