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Evidence Guide: BSBWHS302A - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace

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BSBWHS302A - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace

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

Determine the legal framework for WHS in the workplace

  1. Identify and access current WHS legislation and related documentation relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry
  2. Apply knowledge of the relationship between WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice to assist in identifying WHS legislative requirements in the workplace
  3. Identify duty holders
  4. Identify legal obligations and duties for consultation with and training of workers, health and safety representatives, and others
  5. Identify consequences of non-compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
Identify and access current WHS legislation and related documentation relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry

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Apply knowledge of the relationship between WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice to assist in identifying WHS legislative requirements in the workplace

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Identify duty holders

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Identify legal obligations and duties for consultation with and training of workers, health and safety representatives, and others

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Identify consequences of non-compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

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Contribute to activity that reflects WHS legislative requirements

  1. Contribute to monitoring compliance with legislation
  2. Contribute to ensuring that workplace complies with legislation
  3. Identify and take appropriate action on noncompliance with legislation
  4. Recognise limits of own expertise and legal duties, and access help and advice when required
Contribute to monitoring compliance with legislation

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Contribute to ensuring that workplace complies with legislation

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Identify and take appropriate action on noncompliance with legislation

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Recognise limits of own expertise and legal duties, and access help and advice when required

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Keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications

  1. Use relevant sources to keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications
  2. Communicate information on relevant legislative changes and relevant publications to others
Use relevant sources to keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications

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Communicate information on relevant legislative changes and relevant publications to others

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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:

current knowledge of relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice

identifying and applying WHS legislative requirements applicable to the workplace, occupation and industry

referring issues of non-compliance to responsible persons or authorities

seeking advice from appropriate sources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

relevant information and documentation on compliance requirements, such as:

organisational policies, procedures, plans and standard operating procedures

relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, licensing requirements and standards

relevant internal and external data files

appropriate office equipment and resources used in the identification and rectification of WHS compliance breaches.

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:

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

review of documents on WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, policies and procedures developed and communicated to workers

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of applying WHS legislation in conducting work safely

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of research and data-collection methods to obtain evidence of compliance with WHS legislation.

Guidance information for assessment

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

other BSB07 WHS units.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to contribute effectively to formal and informal WHS meetings

computer skills to search for, access and download electronic documents and software

literacy skills to read and understand documents and publications.

Required knowledge

legislative duties of self and others

organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material, and other relevant publications

ways to get information about compliance with legislation.

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.

Current WHS legislation and related documentation may include:

current applicable commonwealth and relevant state or territory WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice

organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

other documents, such as standards, guidance material and alerts issued by the relevant WHS regulator

other legislation relevant to WHS.

Duty holders may include:

as specified in WHS Acts:

persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers

workers

other persons at a workplace.

Non-compliance may include:

failure to meet legal requirements

inadequate systems of information, instruction, training or supervision

plant, equipment or substances not maintained, or used or stored in an unsafe condition

poor consultation practices

poor design

workplace hazards not identified or controlled

workplace systems not in place or inadequate.

Appropriate action may include:

contributing to a WHS audit

contributing to a WHS inspection

contributing to engaging external specialists and consultants

contributing to identifying noncompliance with WHS legislation

contributing to implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions to ensure compliance with WHS legislation

making recommendations about how compliance with WHS legislation could be achieved

reporting breaches of compliance to responsible persons or authorities

where required, carrying out roles or functions specified in legislation or workplace policies and procedures.

Sources may include:

audits

Australian and international standards

hazard, incident and investigation reports

industry bodies or groups

manufacturer manuals and specifications

regulatory authorities

training or information sessions and forums

unions

websites, journals and newsletters

WHS professional bodies

WHS specialists.

Relevant publications may include:

Australian, international, union and industry standards

computer software

electronic or paper documents

WHS guidance notes, fact sheets, guidelines, alerts and other publications issued by commonwealth and state or territory governments, WHS regulators, other bodies and organisations.