Manage workplace safety arrangements

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 PRMCMN401A, 'Manage workplace safety arrangements'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage workplace safety arrangements' 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 about OHS and the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs

1.1 Explain clearly and accurately the relevant provisions of OHS legislation as they relate to work procedures to the work group in accordance with company requirements

1.2 Explain clearly and accurately organisational OHS policies, procedures and programs to the work group in accordance with company requirements

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

1.4 Provide and explain regularly, clearly and accurately information to the work group about identifying hazardsand assessing risks and the process and outcomes of risk assessmentand risk control procedures in accordance with company requirements

2 Implement and monitor participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety

2.1 Implement and monitor organisational procedures for participative arrangements on OHS issues with the work group and encourage contributions from all work group members in accordance with company requirements

2.2 Assess and resolve issues arising through participative arrangements promptly, or refer such issues to appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures for issue resolution

2.3 Document the outcomes of participative arrangements pertaining to OHS issues and communicate these promptly to the work group in accordance with company requirements

3 Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks

3.1 Identify and report existing and potential hazards in the work area in accordance with OHS legislation, workplace procedures and company requirements

3.2 Conduct risk analysis using appropriate risk analysis protocols and decide on action to control risks in accordance with OHS legislation, workplace procedures and company requirements

3.3 Monitor work area continuously to identify new hazards in accordance with OHS legislation, workplace procedures and company requirements

4 Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for controlling risks

4.1 Develop and implement work procedures to control risks in accordance with OHS legislation and company requirements

4.2 Monitor adherence to work procedures by the work group in accordance with company requirements

4.3 Monitor effectiveness of work procedures using the hierarchy of control and report results regularly to appropriate persons in accordance with company requirements

4.4 Identify resource allocation requirements for the implementation of work procedures to control risks and report inadequacies to appropriate personnel in accordance with company requirements

5 Implement the organisation's procedures for dealing with hazardous events

5.1 Investigate incident/accident to establish cause in accordance with OHS legislation and company requirements

5.2 Implement hazardous event control procedures for dealing with hazardous events, including emergencies, in accordance with OHS legislation and company requirements

5.3 Implement control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events based on the hierarchy of control, if within scope of responsibilities and competencies, or alternatively, refer to appropriate personnel for implementation in accordance with company requirements

6 Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for providing OHS training

6.1 Identify and document OHS training needs accurately, specifying gaps between OHS health and safety competencies required and those held by work group members in accordance with company requirements

6.2 Arrange appropriate training to meet the identified needs of the work group through consultation with relevant parties in accordance with company requirements

7 Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for maintaining OHS records

7.1 Provide and explain the organisation's incident/accident reporting and recording process to the work group in accordance with company requirements

7.2 Complete OHSrecords accurately and legibly, in accordance with legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease, workplace procedures and company requirements

7.3 Use hazard analysis data and aggregate information from the OHS safety records to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within scope of responsibilities and competencies and in accordance with company requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

PRMCMN401A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PRM40109 - Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Management)
  • PRM40509 - Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management)