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Evidence Guide: MSMWHS601 - Develop WHS management system

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MSMWHS601 - Develop WHS management system

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Identify needs of the WHS management system

  1. Analyse the workplace to identify needs and workplace factors that may impact on the design of the WHS management system
  2. Clarify WHS legal obligations in relation to the specific workplace
  3. Review relevant standards relating to WHS management system
  4. Identify links with other functional areas and management systems
  5. Seek input from stakeholders on the design of the WHS management system
Analyse the workplace to identify needs and workplace factors that may impact on the design of the WHS management system

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Clarify WHS legal obligations in relation to the specific workplace

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Review relevant standards relating to WHS management system

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Identify links with other functional areas and management systems

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Seek input from stakeholders on the design of the WHS management system

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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 needs of the WHS management system

1.1

Analyse the workplace to identify needs and workplace factors that may impact on the design of the WHS management system

1.2

Clarify WHS legal obligations in relation to the specific workplace

1.3

Review relevant standards relating to WHS management system

1.4

Identify links with other functional areas and management systems

1.5

Seek input from stakeholders on the design of the WHS management system

2

Review the framework for the WHS management system

2.1

Ensure WHS responsibilities and duties are documented and accountability processes are in place

2.2

Identify and source financial and human resources required for the operation of the WHS management system

2.3

Review WHS policies and procedures

2.4

Ensure implications of any proposed changes to the workplace are identified and addressed

2.5

Recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult WHS specialists as necessary

3

Develop participative arrangements for the management of WHS

3.1

Develop appropriate participative processes with employees and their representatives in accordance with relevant WHS legislation and industry standards

3.2

Provide information on WHS to employees in a format that is readily accessible and understandable

3.3

Promptly and effectively deal with and resolve issues raised through participation and consultation in accordance with procedures for issues resolution

3.4

Provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation in a manner accessible to employees

4

Develop risk management processes

4.1

Develop procedures for hazard, incident and injury reporting and investigation

4.2

Develop procedures for hazard identification, hazard analysis and risk assessment

4.3

Develop hazard specific risk control measures currently in place to meet legal requirements and minimise risk as far as is practicable

4.4

Develop procedures for ongoing control of identified hazards and monitoring of the effectiveness of controls

5

Develop and maintain a WHS training program

5.1

Conduct a WHS training needs assessment for the work group that takes account of legislative requirements, internal policies and procedures, skills of work group and risk control requirements

5.2

Develop and implement a WHS training program to identify and fulfil employee’s WHS training needs as a part of the organisation general training program.

5.3

Coordinate with relevant training experts as necessary

6

Develop and maintain a system for WHS records

6.1

Identify and address legal requirements for record keeping and reporting

6.2

Identify and access sources of WHS information

6.3

Take actions to ensure that records are accurately completed, collected and stored

7

Implement WHS systems, strategies and plans

7.1

Determine WHS priorities in consultation with managers and taking account of participative arrangements in the workplace

7.2

Develop plans for the implementation of WHS strategies

7.3

Monitor and update plans for achievement as required

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Identify needs of the WHS management system

1.1

Analyse the workplace to identify needs and workplace factors that may impact on the design of the WHS management system

1.2

Clarify WHS legal obligations in relation to the specific workplace

1.3

Review relevant standards relating to WHS management system

1.4

Identify links with other functional areas and management systems

1.5

Seek input from stakeholders on the design of the WHS management system

2

Review the framework for the WHS management system

2.1

Ensure WHS responsibilities and duties are documented and accountability processes are in place

2.2

Identify and source financial and human resources required for the operation of the WHS management system

2.3

Review WHS policies and procedures

2.4

Ensure implications of any proposed changes to the workplace are identified and addressed

2.5

Recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult WHS specialists as necessary

3

Develop participative arrangements for the management of WHS

3.1

Develop appropriate participative processes with employees and their representatives in accordance with relevant WHS legislation and industry standards

3.2

Provide information on WHS to employees in a format that is readily accessible and understandable

3.3

Promptly and effectively deal with and resolve issues raised through participation and consultation in accordance with procedures for issues resolution

3.4

Provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation in a manner accessible to employees

4

Develop risk management processes

4.1

Develop procedures for hazard, incident and injury reporting and investigation

4.2

Develop procedures for hazard identification, hazard analysis and risk assessment

4.3

Develop hazard specific risk control measures currently in place to meet legal requirements and minimise risk as far as is practicable

4.4

Develop procedures for ongoing control of identified hazards and monitoring of the effectiveness of controls

5

Develop and maintain a WHS training program

5.1

Conduct a WHS training needs assessment for the work group that takes account of legislative requirements, internal policies and procedures, skills of work group and risk control requirements

5.2

Develop and implement a WHS training program to identify and fulfil employee’s WHS training needs as a part of the organisation general training program.

5.3

Coordinate with relevant training experts as necessary

6

Develop and maintain a system for WHS records

6.1

Identify and address legal requirements for record keeping and reporting

6.2

Identify and access sources of WHS information

6.3

Take actions to ensure that records are accurately completed, collected and stored

7

Implement WHS systems, strategies and plans

7.1

Determine WHS priorities in consultation with managers and taking account of participative arrangements in the workplace

7.2

Develop plans for the implementation of WHS strategies

7.3

Monitor and update plans for achievement as required

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

ascertain requirements for development of WHS management system

develop appropriate documentation, including:

policies and procedures

training material

identify and source financial and human resources

develop training strategy to address WHS training requirements

consult and negotiate to implement or review policies and procedures

apply a systematic process to planning and implementation or review of WHS systems.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including:

regulatory requirements relevant to role, including duty of care responsibilities

requirements for WHS record keeping and reporting

principles and practices of effective WHS management and risk control

elements and requirements of a WHS management system

other management systems requiring interface or integration with the WHS management system

barriers to implementation of WHS, including language and literacy, cultural diversity of workforce and workplace culture in relation to WHS

relevant organisation procedures, practices, codes and signs/symbols

organisations goals, targets and measures

hierarchy of control.

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

electricity

gas and

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

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

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

limited head spaces or overhangs

unauthorised personnel

other hazards that might arise

WHS information sources

WHS information sources include one or more of:

WHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian and International standards

WHS regulators

WorkSafe Australia Guides

industry bodies

internet sites, journals and newsletters

manufacturer manuals

material safety data sheets (MSDS) and registers

organisation WHS policies and procedures

internal risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs) and workplace inspections

internal hazard and incident reports