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Evidence Guide: PRMCMN301A - Contribute to workplace safety arrangements

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PRMCMN301A - Contribute to workplace safety arrangements

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

Share information with the work group about occupational health and safety

  1. Discuss with the work group the relevant provisions of OHS legislation as they relate to work procedures in accordance with company requirements
  2. Discuss and provide information in a readily accessible manner to the work group about organisational OHS policies, procedures and programs in accordance with company requirements
Discuss with the work group the relevant provisions of OHS legislation as they relate to work procedures in accordance with company requirements

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Discuss and provide information in a readily accessible manner to the work group about organisational OHS policies, procedures and programs in accordance with company requirements

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Encourage participative arrangements within a work group for the management of occupational health and safety

  1. Discuss and resolve OHS issues raised within the work group promptly, or refer such issues to appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures and company requirements
  2. Advise promptly work group members about the outcomes of OHS issues raised in accordance with company requirements
Discuss and resolve OHS issues raised within the work group promptly, or refer such issues to appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures and company requirements

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Advise promptly work group members about the outcomes of OHS issues raised in accordance with company requirements

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Contribute to the organisation's procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks and controlling risks

  1. Encourage contributions from the work group in identifying hazards in accordance with company requirements
  2. Explain procedures to the work group designed to control risks and contribute to compliance monitoring in accordance with workplace procedures and company requirements
  3. Report inadequacies in existing risk control measures identified by the work group to appropriate personnel in accordance with company requirements
  4. Follow emergency procedures for dealing with hazardous events whenever necessary within scope of own role and responsibilities in accordance with company requirements
  5. Document details of hazardous events and advise appropriate personnel in accordance with company requirements
Encourage contributions from the work group in identifying hazards in accordance with company requirements

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Explain procedures to the work group designed to control risks and contribute to compliance monitoring in accordance with workplace procedures and company requirements

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Report inadequacies in existing risk control measures identified by the work group to appropriate personnel in accordance with company requirements

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Follow emergency procedures for dealing with hazardous events whenever necessary within scope of own role and responsibilities in accordance with company requirements

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Document details of hazardous events and advise appropriate personnel in accordance with company requirements

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Contribute to the organisation's procedures for providing OHS training

  1. Contribute to identifying OHS training needs of the work group in accordance with company requirements
  2. Contribute to arrangements for meeting OHS training needs of the work group by providing suitable training in consultation with relevant parties in accordance with company requirements
Contribute to identifying OHS training needs of the work group in accordance with company requirements

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Contribute to arrangements for meeting OHS training needs of the work group by providing suitable training in consultation with relevant parties in accordance with company requirements

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects of competency

Identify and encourage compliance with OHS legal requirements within a work group.

Apply organisational requirements and work procedures to OHS within a work group.

Share information to a work group on workplace procedures pertaining to health and safety in a readily accessible manner.

Apply a consultative and open approach to the identification of hazards within the work group and ensure unresolved issues are referred to designated personnel.

Identify and assist with meeting the OHS training needs of the work group.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.

Provisions of OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace including legal responsibilities of employers, employees and other parties with legal responsibilities.

Principles and practices of effective OHS management including risk management.

Organisational OHS management systems, policies and procedures.

Procedures for identifying hazards, assessing risks and controlling risks in the work environment.

Procedures and policies related to hazard management.

Access and equity principles in order to accept and respect individual differences within the composition of the work group.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These relate to the ability to:

apply literacy and language skills to:

understand and comply with work procedures

identify and report hazards

interpret site safety plan

read and comprehend product instructions

identify training needs of work group

analyse hazards, assess risks and evaluate risk control measures

coach and mentor in order to provide support to work group

be culturally sensitive.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

Competency in this unit will underpin competency in other aspects of the candidate's role in managing their work tasks.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

Resources required to assess this unit

The candidate and the assessor should have access to the appropriate documentation and resources normally utilised in the workplace. This includes access to the following:

OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace

manuals and relevant documentation outlining occupational health and safety policies and procedures

a suitable work area, or a simulated workplace environment, that allows for identification of hazards, risk assessment and risk control measures

assessment documentation forms and record books.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

When assessing candidates, assessment techniques that allow a collection of evidence from relevant workplace experience should be used. Assessment against this unit may involve the following:

continuous assessment in the workplace (observation), or a setting that simulates the conditions of a workplace (simulation), taking into account the range of variables affecting performance

self-assessment of performance on the same terms as those described above

interviews and/or provision of learning activities to check underpinning knowledge requirements

supplementary evidence that may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from immediate supervisors or line managers.

Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the legislative and industry framework and as set out in organisational OHS policies and procedures.

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes learnt throughout work and daily life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work environments. Some of these work processes are covered by the key competencies listed below. Information provided to each question highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency.

The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency should be demonstrated.

1

Perform the process

2

Perform and administer the process

3

Perform, administer and design the process

How can information be collected, analysed and organised (2)?

Measure information against legislative and organisational requirements through observation and discussion with the work group.

How can communication of ideas and information (2) be applied?

Disseminate relevant information to work group members through discussion.

How are activities planned and organised (2)?

Organise work group tasks according to safe work practices with regard to the legislative and organisational framework.

How can teamwork (2) be applied?

Apply teamwork principles in collaborative and consultative ways that contribute to a safe work environment.

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques (1) be applied?

Design work scheduling using established formulae for the work group.

How can problem-solving skills (2) be applied?

Apply problem-solving skills to hazard identification and risk assessment.

How can the use of technology (1) be applied?

Enter and access safety information via electronic equipment.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Refer to Evidence Guide

Range Statement

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables are listed alphabetically and may be present for this particular unit.

Appropriate personnel may include:

health and safety representatives

managers

OHS personnel

other persons including emergency service personnel, authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to:

approve specified work

direct specified work/functions

inspect specified work

perform specified work/functions.

Company requirements may include:

counselling/disciplinary processes

maintenance of plant and equipment

purchasing of supplies and equipment

work procedures and work instructions.

Contributions may include:

behaviour that contributes to a safe workplace

listening to ideas and opinions of others in the work group

sharing opinions, views, knowledge and skills.

Control risks may include actions such as:

administrative controls

application of the hierarchy of control, namely:

elimination of the risk

substitution controls

engineering controls

administrative controls including training

personal protective equipment.

Emergency procedures may include:

accident/incident reporting

chemical containment

evacuations

following instructions from authorised or designated personnel during hazardous events

provision of First Aid.

Hazardous events may include:

accidents (including motor vehicle accidents)

bomb threats

chemical spills

fires and explosions

inhalation of dangerous substances

natural disasters

violent incidents e.g. armed robberies.

Hazards may include:

associated with electrical or mechanical faults of plant and/or equipment

blocked exits

environmental

ergonomic

obstructive

reliance on low-order control measures to reduce worker risk instead of controlling the hazard itself

slippery or uneven floors

unlabelled chemicals and substances

untidy or noisy work areas.

Identifying hazards and assessing risks may include activities such as:

audits

checking work area and/or equipment before and during work

housekeeping

identifying employee concerns

job and work system assessment

maintenance of plant and equipment

purchasing of supplies and equipment e.g. review of material safety data sheets and manufacturer/supplier information

reviews of OHS records including registers of hazardous substances, dangerous goods, etc

workplace inspections.

Information may be:

about hazards and risk management procedures

about the nature of work, tasks and procedures

as part of providing direct supervision e.g. to inexperienced workers

for the induction of new workers

to assist in work tasks

to communicate legislation and codes of practice e.g. relating to hazards in the work area.

OHS legislation may include:

general duty of care under OHS legislation and common law

provisions relating to OHS issue resolution

provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or OHS committees

regulations and codes of practice including regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry

requirements for provision of OHS information and training

requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease

state/territory/Commonwealth OHS Acts.

OHS trainingneeds may include:

emergency and evacuation training

induction training

specific hazard training

specific task or equipment training

training as part of broader programs e.g. equipment operation.

Participative arrangements may include:

formal and informal meetings of:

OHS committees

other committees e.g. consultative, planning and purchasing

health and safety representatives

suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees to management.

Readily accessible refers to information that:

conforms to the principles of plain English

caters for individual language and literacy levels

is openly available.

Training may include:

coaching/mentoring

off-the-job training

on-the-job training

presenting and promoting the benefits of a safe workplace

providing encouragement

providing feedback and clarifying points where necessary.

Work group members may include:

contractors authorised by the enterprise to perform specified work/functions

employees under direct supervision

entry-level trainees

full-time, part-time or casual employees

trainee supervisors or trainee team leaders.

Workplace procedures may include:

assessing and controlling risks

consultation and participation arrangements for employees

emergency response

housekeeping

incident investigation

OHS issue resolution

OHS record keeping

OHS training and assessment

providing OHS information

reporting OHS issues

safe operating procedures or instructions that cover but are not limited to:

awareness of electrical hazards

confined space procedures

First Aid

safe use of tools and equipment

use of personal protective equipment

working safely around electrical wiring, cables, and overhead powerlines

specific hazards

workplace safety inspections.