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Evidence Guide: DEFOH018 - Conduct work health and safety inspections

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DEFOH018 - Conduct work health and safety inspections

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

Prepare for work health and safety inspection

  1. Previous inspection reports are identified and researched.
  2. Incident reporting statistics are analysed.
  3. Inspection tools are identified and prepared.
  4. Personnel are informed and visit arrangements finalised.
Previous inspection reports are identified and researched.

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Incident reporting statistics are analysed.

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Inspection tools are identified and prepared.

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Personnel are informed and visit arrangements finalised.

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Negotiate with stakeholders

  1. Relevant stakeholders are identified and briefed on inspection requirements.
  2. Key stakeholders are consulted to determine options for programming inspections.
  3. Appropriate records of stakeholder requirements are developed and maintained.
  4. Stakeholders are provided with current and relevant work health and safety information.
Relevant stakeholders are identified and briefed on inspection requirements.

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Key stakeholders are consulted to determine options for programming inspections.

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Appropriate records of stakeholder requirements are developed and maintained.

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Stakeholders are provided with current and relevant work health and safety information.

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Conduct work health and safety inspections

  1. Outcomes are negotiated with relevant stakeholders.
  2. External agencies are accessed and utilised where required.
  3. Inspection tools appropriate to the area are employed.
  4. Inspection information is confirmed and recorded.
Outcomes are negotiated with relevant stakeholders.

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External agencies are accessed and utilised where required.

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Inspection tools appropriate to the area are employed.

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Inspection information is confirmed and recorded.

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Finalise work health and safety inspections

  1. Inspection findings and outcomes are determined.
  2. Identified options and recommendations are explained to stakeholders.
  3. Inspection report is prepared and presented.
Inspection findings and outcomes are determined.

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Identified options and recommendations are explained to stakeholders.

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Inspection report is prepared and presented.

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Monitor implementation of inspection findings and recommendations

  1. Feedback is obtained from workplace on implementation of recommendations.
  2. Implementation of recommendations is monitored and assessed.
  3. Changes to operating procedures are documented.
Feedback is obtained from workplace on implementation of recommendations.

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Implementation of recommendations is monitored and assessed.

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Changes to operating procedures are documented.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

prepare for the inspection

examine the workplace being inspected

draw conclusions and recommendations from the inspection.

apply knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative frameworks

identify inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace

apply of the principles and practices of work health and safety inspections

identify intervention points for advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Consistency in performance

Evidence for competency in this unit must be gathered over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements.

Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual conducting an actual or simulated workplace inspection. A record of all relevant research, interviews and the findings of the inspection should also be submitted as evidence for assessment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to facilities and resources used in the conduct of work health and safety inspections of a site/unit or component of the organisation.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

interpret work health and safety legislation, codes of practice and standards, and management systems

select and use appropriate inspection tools

identify hazards, assess risks

analyse workplace environment

evaluate work health and safety environment

solve problems

work effectively with teams/groups

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including, language style, active listening

read to a level required to interpret and analyse job instructions, workplace forms and inspection reports

write at the level required to complete workplace forms and reports

Required Knowledge

relevant Work Health and Safety legislation

Work Health and Safety codes of practice and standards

Work Health and Safety management systems

hierarchy of risk control

incident investigation and process improvement

inspection techniques

written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and inspection reports

report writing

interpersonal communication

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including, language style, active listening

techniques for giving and receiving feedback

negotiation techniques

research techniques

analysis techniques

team dynamics

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Inspection tools may include:

assessment and inspection schedule(s)

examination/tests schedules

inspection plans

national/state/territory or other relevant assessment instruments

outcomes from internal and/or external monitoring

workplace procedural documentation/guidelines

electronic databases

training/learning programs

checklists

Records may include:

Audit and inspection reports

Workplace environmental monitoring records

Consultation, including:

meetings of health and safety committees

work group meeting agendas including work health and safety items and actions

Induction, instruction and training

Manufacturer’s and supplier’s information, including:

dangerous goods storage lists

hazardous substances registers

plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports

Employee’s compensation and rehabilitation records

First aid/medical post records

External agencies may include:

COMCARE

Other government organisations

Industry groups