The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Establish and maintain framework for the occupational health and safety (OHS) system in the area of responsibility
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OHS policies are developed that clearly express council's commitment to OHS and how relevant OHS legislation will be implemented, consistent with overall organisational policies. Completed |
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OHS responsibilities and duties that will allow implementation and integration of an OHS system are clearly defined, allocated and included in job descriptions and duty statements for all relevant positions. Completed |
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Financial and human resources for the operation of OHS system are identified, sought and/or provided in a timely and consistent manner. Completed |
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Information on OHS system and procedures for the area of responsibility is provided and explained in a form that is readily accessible to employees. Completed |
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Establish and maintain participative arrangements for the management of OHS
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Consultation processes are established and maintained with employees and their representatives in accordance with relevant legislation and council's overall process for consultation. Completed |
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Issues raised though participation and consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly and effectively in accordance with procedures for issue resolution. Completed |
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Information about the outcomes of participation and consultation is provided in a manner readily accessible to employees. Completed |
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Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards
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Existing and potential hazards within the area of responsibility are identified and identification is confirmed in accordance with legislation, codes of practice and trends identified from the OHS records system. Completed |
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A procedure for ongoing identification of hazards is developed and integrated within systems of work and procedures. Completed |
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Activities are appropriately monitored to ensure that this procedure is adopted effectively throughout areas of managerial responsibility. Completed |
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Hazard identification is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created. Completed |
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Establish and maintain procedures for assessing risks
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Risks presented by identified hazards are correctly assessed in accordance with legislation and codes of practice. Completed |
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A procedure for ongoing assessment of risks is developed and integrated within systems of work and procedures. Completed |
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Activities are monitored to ensure that this procedure is adopted effectively throughout the area of managerial responsibility. Completed |
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Risk assessment is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that the risk from hazards is not increased. Completed |
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Establish and maintain procedures for controlling risks
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Measures to control assessed risks are developed and implemented in accordance with the hierarchy of control, relevant OHS legislation, codes of practice and trends identified from the OHS records system. Completed |
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When measures that control a risk at its source are not immediately practicable, interim solutions are implemented until a permanent control measure is developed. Completed |
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A procedure for the ongoing control of risks, based on the hierarchy of control, is developed and integrated within general systems of work and procedures. Completed |
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Activities are monitored to ensure that the risk control procedure is adopted effectively throughout the area of managerial responsibility. Completed |
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Risk control is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that adequate risk control measures are included. Completed |
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Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified and resources enabling implementation of new measures are sought and/or provided according to appropriate workplace procedures. Completed |
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Establish and maintain organisational procedures for dealing with hazardous events
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Potential hazardous events are correctly identified. Completed |
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Procedures that would control the risks associated with hazardous events and meet any legislative requirements as a minimum, are developed in consultation with appropriate emergency services. Completed |
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Appropriate information and training are provided to employees to enable implementation of correct procedures in all relevant circumstances. Completed |
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Establish and maintain an OHS training program
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OHS training programs are monitored to identify and fulfil employees' OHS training needs as part of the organisation's general training program. Completed |
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Establish and maintain a system for OHS records
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A system for keeping OHS records is established and monitored to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury and disease in the area of managerial responsibility. Completed |
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Evaluate the organisation's OHS system and related policies, procedures and programs
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Effectiveness of the OHS system and related policies, procedures and programs is assessed according to the organisation's aims with respect to OHS. Completed |
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Improvements to the OHS system are developed and implemented to ensure more effective achievement of the organisation's OHS aims. Completed |
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Compliance with OHS legislation and codes of practice is assessed to ensure that legal OHS standards are maintained as a minimum. Completed |
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