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Evidence Guide: MSMWHS401 - Assess risk

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MSMWHS401 - Assess risk

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

Identify hazards and potential operability problems

  1. Contribute to the compiling of a system description of all the machinery, equipment, operations, products and materials relevant to the everyday working procedures of the facility
  2. Contribute to the compiling of a checklist containing process parameters (primary key words) and guide words (secondary key words) relevant to the system
  3. Identify hazards, existing control measures and potential operability problems or breakdowns in control measures using the compiled system descriptions and the checklist
Contribute to the compiling of a system description of all the machinery, equipment, operations, products and materials relevant to the everyday working procedures of the facility

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Contribute to the compiling of a checklist containing process parameters (primary key words) and guide words (secondary key words) relevant to the system

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Identify hazards, existing control measures and potential operability problems or breakdowns in control measures using the compiled system descriptions and the checklist

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Identify hazards and potential operability problems

1.1

Contribute to the compiling of a system description of all the machinery, equipment, operations, products and materials relevant to the everyday working procedures of the facility

1.2

Contribute to the compiling of a checklist containing process parameters (primary key words) and guide words (secondary key words) relevant to the system

1.3

Identify hazards, existing control measures and potential operability problems or breakdowns in control measures using the compiled system descriptions and the checklist

2

Assess impact of risk and determine alternative strategies

2.1

Screen for causes of deviations and establish consequences

2.2

Determine alternative strategies for action in relation to each deviation within the range of competency and responsibility

2.3

Review, clarify and/or analyse risk information to determine its relevance and reliability depending upon the task assigned, level of competency and area of responsibility

3

Assess risk information against established risk criteria in risk management plan

3.1

Check risk acceptance criteria for any changes over past period

3.2

Compare risk information against risk acceptance criteria and procedures to assess acceptability of risk

3.3

Liaise with other internal departments to assess impact on business, if applicable

3.4

Document findings according to company policies and procedures

4

Develop a risk register

4.1

Develop a risk assessment chart for each system studied containing deviation, cause, consequence, control measures and action

4.2

Develop action plan for implementation of control measures, including any changes to procedures

4.3

Establish or review the procedures by consulting relevant/different work groups.

4.4

Inform relevant work groups of any changes and implement, within area of responsibility, changes in the procedures

4.5

Monitor effectiveness of the control measures, including revised procedures

5

Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risk

5.1

Identify and develop procedures for routine hazard identification, assessment and control of risks

5.2

Address identification of all hazards at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any changes in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created by the proposed changes

5.3

Develop and maintain procedures for selection and implementation of risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control

5.4

Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control and, within area of responsibility, promptly provide resources enabling implementation of new measures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Identify hazards and potential operability problems

1.1

Contribute to the compiling of a system description of all the machinery, equipment, operations, products and materials relevant to the everyday working procedures of the facility

1.2

Contribute to the compiling of a checklist containing process parameters (primary key words) and guide words (secondary key words) relevant to the system

1.3

Identify hazards, existing control measures and potential operability problems or breakdowns in control measures using the compiled system descriptions and the checklist

2

Assess impact of risk and determine alternative strategies

2.1

Screen for causes of deviations and establish consequences

2.2

Determine alternative strategies for action in relation to each deviation within the range of competency and responsibility

2.3

Review, clarify and/or analyse risk information to determine its relevance and reliability depending upon the task assigned, level of competency and area of responsibility

3

Assess risk information against established risk criteria in risk management plan

3.1

Check risk acceptance criteria for any changes over past period

3.2

Compare risk information against risk acceptance criteria and procedures to assess acceptability of risk

3.3

Liaise with other internal departments to assess impact on business, if applicable

3.4

Document findings according to company policies and procedures

4

Develop a risk register

4.1

Develop a risk assessment chart for each system studied containing deviation, cause, consequence, control measures and action

4.2

Develop action plan for implementation of control measures, including any changes to procedures

4.3

Establish or review the procedures by consulting relevant/different work groups.

4.4

Inform relevant work groups of any changes and implement, within area of responsibility, changes in the procedures

4.5

Monitor effectiveness of the control measures, including revised procedures

5

Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risk

5.1

Identify and develop procedures for routine hazard identification, assessment and control of risks

5.2

Address identification of all hazards at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any changes in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created by the proposed changes

5.3

Develop and maintain procedures for selection and implementation of risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control

5.4

Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control and, within area of responsibility, promptly provide resources enabling implementation of new measures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

apply a systematic risk assessment methodology

identify and interpret information from a range of internal and external sources

interpret hazard and probability data to determine risk profiles

communicate with a range of stakeholders to:

identify risks and causes

identify consequences and assess impact of risks

plan and implement changes to procedures

plan and implement control measures

apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems

monitor and evaluate outcomes of control measures and procedures and make improvements as appropriate

document findings and complete reports.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

day-to-day operations of the facility, including:

machinery, equipment, operations, products and materials

process parameters (primary key words) and guide words (secondary key words)

workplace systems and the importance of critical procedures

hazard identification and control measures

how hazard controls may break down

quantitative risk assessment, such as hazard analysis (HAZAN)

risks and how they may be reduced

key features of a systematic risk assessment methodology, including:

what makes it auditable, repeatable, verifiable and usable by other staff

how it can be used for modelling and evaluation of a wide range of failure modes

available data and how it can give valid results

its rational technical basis

analysis systems appropriate to the system operating in the given domain and appropriate for the particular life cycle phase at which it is to be applied.

Range Statement

This field allows for 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.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

smoke, darkness and heat

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

fire and explosion

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

limited head spaces or overhangs

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Non-routine problems

Non-routine problems must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts to:

determine problems needing action

determine possible fault causes

develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution

follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Non-routine problems include one or more of the following:

incidents with a potential for injury

fires and explosions

chemical spills

bomb scares

Operational knowledge includes one or more of the following:

procedures

training

technical information, such as journals and engineering specifications

remembered experience

relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people

Risk assessment methodology

Risk assessment methodology must:

enhance the understanding of risk and how it may be reduced

permit the modelling and evaluation of a wide range of failure modes

enable the analysis to be carried out in a manner that is auditable, repeatable and verifiable

be usable by other staff

be appropriate to the system operating in the given domain

give valid results from the type and quantity of data that is available

be appropriate for the particular life cycle phase at which it is to be applied

be supported by standard proformas for the technique

have a rational technical basis, typically through reference to national or international standards, Defence standards or published reference books

This is not restricted to HAZOP methodology; other methodologies requiring similar competency may be used.

Process parameters

Specific process parameters (primary key words) relevant to the system will include three (3) or more of:

flow

temperature

pressure

relief

instrumentation

sampling

addition

safety

reaction

reduce (grind and crush)

absorb

isolate

vent

start-up

composition

phase

level

corrosion

erosion

services

utilities

maintenance/maintain

inserting

purging

contamination

separate (settle, filter and centrifuge)

mix

drain

shutdown