Maintain workplace OHS processes

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTOHS401A, 'Maintain workplace OHS processes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Maintain workplace OHS processes' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Provide information to the work group

1.1 Clearly and accurately explain to the work group relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance material

1.2 Provide information on organisation policies and procedures in a readily accessible manner and clearly explain to the work group

1.3 Explain roles and responsibilities of workplace OHS representatives and OHS committees

1.4 Provide information to the work group, in an accessible and understandable format, on hazards, the outcomes of risk assessments, and required risk controls

2. Ensure others are able to implement safe work practices

2.1 Ensure personal protective equipment appropriate to the work is available and functional

2.2 Implement processes to confirm that others in the work group are following safe work practices, and organisation policies and procedures.

2.3 Identify OHS training needs and either address or report these needs to those with control

3. Implement OHS participative processes

3.1 Consult with the work group and provide advice in relation to OHS matters relevant to their work

3.2 Ensure OHS issues raised are dealt with promptly, and in accordance with organisation procedures and legislative requirements, or referred to appropriate personnel

3.3 Record outcomes of consultation regarding OHS and promptly communicate these outcomes to the work group

4. Monitor compliance with work procedures

4.1 Check work procedures for availability, clarity and completeness, addressing any deficiencies or reporting them to appropriate persons

4.2 Identify and address any deviations from procedures or report to appropriate persons

4.3 Evaluate hazard identification and reporting processes are for effectiveness and address any deficiencies or report to appropriate persons

4.4 Monitor OHS housekeeping practices to ensure that workplace standards are maintained, and take action to address any deficiencies

4.5 Ensure own behaviour is consistent with organisation and work procedures

5. Implement hazard identification, riskassessment and risk control procedures

5.1 Ensure hazards are identified and eliminated with residual risk reported according to organisation procedures

5.2 Conduct risk assessments

5.3 Develop control measures, taking account of the hierarchy of control

5.4 Implement and support outcomes of risk assessments and identified risk controls

5.5 Identify and address and/or report deficiencies in OHS risk controls according to organisation procedures

5.6 Identify personal professional limitations and seek expert advice as required

6. Implement organisation procedures for maintaining OHS records

6.1 Obtain feedback to ensure that workgroup is aware of organisation reporting requirements

6.2 Review OHS records to confirm that they are completed in an accurate, thorough and timely manner in accordance with legislative and organisation requirements

6.3 Use aggregate information and data from records to identify hazards and monitor risk controls

7. Implement emergency procedures

7.1 Obtain feedback to ensure that emergency procedures are available and known by the work group

7.2 Implement processes to ensure that emergency equipment is available and routinely checked for functionality

7.3 Implement processes to ensure that others in the workgroup are able to respond appropriately to emergencies

7.4 Conduct or contribute to investigations to identify cause of emergencies

7.5 Identify and implement or support control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of emergencies


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTOHS401A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC50408 - Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and mental health)
  • CHC52008 - Diploma of Community Services (Case management)
  • CHC42708 - Certificate IV in Volunteer Program Coordination
  • CHC50508 - Diploma of Leisure and Health
  • CHC40808 - Certificate IV in Community Development
  • CHC52208 - Diploma of Community Services Coordination
  • CHC51208 - Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
  • CHC40708 - Certificate IV in Community Services Work
  • CHC51908 - Diploma of Relationship Education
  • CHC51608 - Diploma of Employment Services
  • CHC42508 - Certificate IV in Community Services (Information, advice and referral)
  • CHC52108 - Diploma of Community Services (Financial counselling)
  • CHC51008 - Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
  • CHC50208 - Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other drugs)
  • CHC50808 - Diploma of Social Housing
  • CHC51508 - Diploma of Youth Justice
  • CHC50308 - Diploma of Community Services (Mental health)
  • HLT41107 - Certificate IV in Ambulance Communications
  • HLT43507 - Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
  • HLT40507 - Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
  • HLT51607 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
  • HLT42407 - Certificate IV in Indigenous Environmental Health
  • HLT42307 - Certificate IV in Population Health
  • HLT44007 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
  • HLT41407 - Certificate IV in Cast Technology
  • HLT51707 - Diploma of Reflexology
  • HLT51407 - Diploma of Aromatherapy
  • HLT60407 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
  • HLT43307 - Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
  • HLT41507 - Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Technology
  • HLT42107 - Certificate IV in Cardiac Technology
  • HLT50907 - Diploma of Sleep Technology
  • HLT43607 - Certificate IV in Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology
  • HLT60807 - Advanced Diploma of Neurophysiology Technology
  • HLT41807 - Certificate IV in Pathology
  • HLT33107 - Certificate III in Basic Health Care
  • HLT43407 - Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
  • HLT50707 - Diploma of Hyperbaric Technology
  • HLT42707 - Certificate IV in Aromatherapy