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Evidence Guide: BSBWHS505 - Investigate WHS incidents

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BSBWHS505 - Investigate WHS incidents

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

Ensure initial responses to the incident are carried out according to requirements

  1. Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation
  2. Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met
  3. Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met
  4. Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems
Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop an investigation plan

  1. Apply knowledge of WHS legislationand workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan
  2. Form an appropriate investigation team
  3. Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident
  4. Ensure participation of, and consultation with individuals and parties as part of the planning process, specifying agreed processes for all phases of the investigation
  5. Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required
  6. Identify, address and document barriers to investigation
  7. Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes
Apply knowledge of WHS legislationand workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Form an appropriate investigation team

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure participation of, and consultation with individuals and parties as part of the planning process, specifying agreed processes for all phases of the investigation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify, address and document barriers to investigation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collect information and data

  1. Identify and access sources of information and data
  2. Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection
  3. Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy
Identify and access sources of information and data

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures

  1. Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual basis for the analysis
  2. Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident
  3. Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident
  4. Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes
  5. Detail recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation
Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual basis for the analysis

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detail recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compile and communicate investigation report

  1. Prepare a report on the investigation, using objective language
  2. Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations
  3. Communicate the report to relevant individuals and parties
Prepare a report on the investigation, using objective language

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate the report to relevant individuals and parties

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Ensure initial responses to the incident are carried out according to requirements

1.1 Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation

1.2 Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met

1.3 Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met

1.4 Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems

2 Develop an investigation plan

2.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislationand workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan

2.2 Form an appropriate investigation team

2.3 Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident

2.4 Ensure participation of, and consultation with individuals and parties as part of the planning process, specifying agreed processes for all phases of the investigation

2.5 Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required

2.6 Identify, address and document barriers to investigation

2.7 Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes

3 Collect information and data

3.1 Identify and access sources of information and data

3.2 Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection

3.3 Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy

4 Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures

4.1 Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual basis for the analysis

4.2 Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident

4.3 Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident

4.4 Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes

4.5 Detail recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation

5 Compile and communicate investigation report

5.1 Prepare a report on the investigation, using objective language

5.2 Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations

5.3 Communicate the report to relevant individuals and parties

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Ensure initial responses to the incident are carried out according to requirements

1.1 Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation

1.2 Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met

1.3 Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met

1.4 Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems

2 Develop an investigation plan

2.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislationand workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan

2.2 Form an appropriate investigation team

2.3 Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident

2.4 Ensure participation of, and consultation with individuals and parties as part of the planning process, specifying agreed processes for all phases of the investigation

2.5 Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required

2.6 Identify, address and document barriers to investigation

2.7 Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes

3 Collect information and data

3.1 Identify and access sources of information and data

3.2 Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection

3.3 Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy

4 Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures

4.1 Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual basis for the analysis

4.2 Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident

4.3 Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident

4.4 Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes

4.5 Detail recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation

5 Compile and communicate investigation report

5.1 Prepare a report on the investigation, using objective language

5.2 Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations

5.3 Communicate the report to relevant individuals and parties

Range Statement

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Incidents include:

accidents

incidents as referred to in WHS legislation

major-to-minor incidents resulting in:

major-to-minor injuries and diseases

major-to-minor damage to property, equipment, work processes or the environment

near misses, where no injury or damage occurs

The incident analysis must be based on:

adopting an open-minded and objective approach

analysing policies, procedures, processes and systems in place at the time of the incident

focusing on the 'how', 'what' and 'why' of the incident

not focusing on individual behaviour or fault

using applicable models of causation and occurrence.