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Evidence Guide: BSBWHS409A - Assist with workplace monitoring processes

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BSBWHS409A - Assist with workplace monitoring processes

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

Assist with selecting measuring devices

  1. Assist with identifying regulatory requirements and standards that apply to monitoring
  2. Identify agent and/or condition to be measured through consultation with relevant individuals and parties
  3. Identify characteristics of agent and/or condition
  4. Determine the area where measurements are to be taken
  5. Assist with identifying types of appropriate measuring equipment
  6. Assist with the selection of measuring equipment appropriate to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the level of risk
  7. Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment, and seek expert advice and equipment as appropriate
Assist with identifying regulatory requirements and standards that apply to monitoring

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Identify agent and/or condition to be measured through consultation with relevant individuals and parties

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Identify characteristics of agent and/or condition

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Determine the area where measurements are to be taken

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Assist with identifying types of appropriate measuring equipment

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Assist with the selection of measuring equipment appropriate to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the level of risk

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Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment, and seek expert advice and equipment as appropriate

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Assist with preparations to collect workplace information and data

  1. Determine a sampling process
  2. Consult with and advise those involved in workplace activities to collect information and data about the requirements, and nature and purpose of the monitoring
  3. Assist with defining a sampling plan after inspecting area and consulting with workers and affected parties about the nature of the problem
  4. Assist with checking the operability of equipment
Determine a sampling process

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Consult with and advise those involved in workplace activities to collect information and data about the requirements, and nature and purpose of the monitoring

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Assist with defining a sampling plan after inspecting area and consulting with workers and affected parties about the nature of the problem

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Assist with checking the operability of equipment

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Assist with collecting workplace information and data

  1. Assist with selecting and calibrating monitoring equipment, and selecting appropriate scale
  2. Assist with tests
  3. Assist with correct use and maintenance of equipment to collect information and data
  4. Ensure own health and safety while collecting information and data, and record readings using expert support and advice as appropriate
  5. Assist with dismantling and cleaning equipment and parts, or dispose of appropriately
  6. Assist with correctly storing equipment or making it ready for re-use as appropriate
Assist with selecting and calibrating monitoring equipment, and selecting appropriate scale

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Assist with tests

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Assist with correct use and maintenance of equipment to collect information and data

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Ensure own health and safety while collecting information and data, and record readings using expert support and advice as appropriate

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Assist with dismantling and cleaning equipment and parts, or dispose of appropriately

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Assist with correctly storing equipment or making it ready for re-use as appropriate

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Assist with documenting and evaluating results of monitoring

  1. Assist with interpreting and evaluating results against a recognised standard and documenting results
  2. Assist with preparing reports on the monitoring process, including any regulatory requirements, and consider purposes of report and the target audiences
  3. Assist with presenting required information and data clearly and logically
  4. Assist with retaining results and records in a format that enables them to be readily retrieved according to regulatory requirements and standards
Assist with interpreting and evaluating results against a recognised standard and documenting results

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Assist with preparing reports on the monitoring process, including any regulatory requirements, and consider purposes of report and the target audiences

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Assist with presenting required information and data clearly and logically

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Assist with retaining results and records in a format that enables them to be readily retrieved according to regulatory requirements and standards

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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:

seeking advice and support when required

ensuring safety of self and others during monitoring process

assisting with the use of appropriate equipment to monitor selected agents and/or conditions in the workplace

knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material specific to measuring processes to identify hazards, assess risk and monitor the effectiveness of risk controls.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a workplace or a simulated workplace with hazards requiring testing and monitoring

all measuring devices and equipment appropriate to the agent and/or condition

appropriate office and workplace equipment and resources

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

explanation of techniques used to measure and monitor workplace hazards

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques for correctly using safe measuring and monitoring equipment

review of documented results

review of reports on testing undertaken

evaluation of equipment operability.

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBWHS404A Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds and with a range of abilities

evaluation skills to manage required WHS resources and, where appropriate, access them

information technology skills to access and download internal and external information and data on WHS

literacy skills to:

read and interpret Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures

prepare reports for a range of target groups, including health and safety committees, health and safety representatives, managers, supervisors, and persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers

numeracy skills to:

carry out calculations

produce graphs of workplace data to identify trends

organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks and meet timelines

research and data analysis skills to:

analyse relevant workplace information and data

assess resources required to manage WHS

assist with evaluating interactions between workers, their activities, equipment, environment and work systems

technical skills to:

use basic measuring equipment, such as scales and dials applicable to specific hazards

maintain equipment used for workplace monitoring.

Required knowledge

basic physiology relevant to understanding the mode of action of physical, biological and chemical agents on the body and how they produce discomfort or harm

characteristics, mode of action and units of measurement for major hazard types

commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidance material and links to other relevant legislation, including industrial relations, equal employment opportunity, workers' compensation, and rehabilitation

environmental conditions that impact on measurements

exposure standards, their limitations and their practical use

nature of workplace processes, including work flow, planning and control; and hazards relevant to the workplace

requirements for:

individual fitting, use, maintenance and storage of a range of WHS equipment

recordkeeping that addresses WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation

reporting under WHS and other relevant legislation, including obligations for notification and reporting of incidents

work permits and written authorities when conducting workplace monitoring activities

types of and techniques for correct and safe use of measuring and monitoring equipment, including limitations on use and output, calibration, adjustment, maintenance and any in-built alarms

units of measurement, logarithmic scales, decimals and order of magnitude relevant to making and interpreting measurements and measurement error.

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.

Regulatory requirements and standards may include:

Australian and international standards, such as those produced by Standards Australia and Safe Work Australia

biological exposure indices

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

exposure standards for atmospheric contaminants in occupational environments

guidance material, such as guidance notes, guides, fact sheets and technical reports that provide practical guidance and directions for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk controls

safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals.

Agent and/or condition may include:

biological agents, such as insects, mites and bacteria

electricity

fibres, dusts and particulates

fumes, mists, gases and vapours

heat and humidity

light

noise

radiation, including ionising, non-ionising and laser

vibration.

Individuals and parties may include:

contractors and subcontractors

duty holders as specified in WHS Acts:

PCBUs or their officers

workers

other persons at a workplace

health and safety committees

health and safety representatives

suppliers

WHS entry permit holders

WHS inspectors

WHS regulators

WHS specialists, such as occupational hygienists or occupational physicians.

Characteristics may include:

dose factors relating to concentration and time

how an agent affects specific parts of the body, such as:

extent of damage to tissue

effects, such as additive, antagonistic, synergism and potentiation

how an agent can affect WHS

how an agent is absorbed into the body

way an agent behaves in the environment, including over distance and time

work environments, such as confined spaces.

Determining the area may include:

area or space available

location

movements of people and equipment

number of persons occupying area

other factors that may impact on the sampling or data-collection processes

physical features of equipment, such as emitting sources

tasks or activities being undertaken.

Sampling process may include:

process, substance or hazard likely to be causing the ill-health or symptoms

size of the workforce (i.e. individual worker or work teams)

type of exposure

other practical and financial considerations.

Information and data collected may include:

conditions, such as activities and number of people present when measurements were made

date, time and duration of collection

locations where information and data were collected

readouts and measurements taken

sampling method, for example:

continuous

grab

longitudinal

specifications of equipment used.

Operability of equipment may include:

availability of appropriate attachments, leads and filters

battery serviceability checks

check and function tests

calibration requirements

National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) tested and certified, with certificate of currency as appropriate.

Purposes of report may include:

as a basis for design of improved and/or new risk controls

communicating the results and ramifications of monitoring to individuals and parties

hazard identification

legal compliance

risk assessment.

Target audiences may include:

contractors, such as hygienists, involved in sampling methodologies and procedures

designers and engineers

individuals and parties.

Required information and data may include:

agent/condition being monitored and key issues associated with it

interpretation and discussion of results

ramifications for workers and the workplace

sampling process:

conditions at time of sampling, including whether or not the sampling period represented normal operating conditions

how measurements were taken

locations where samples were taken

specifications of equipment used

tables of results

target audiences for report

where, when and why measurements were taken.