Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

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 PSPOHS401B, 'Implement workplace safety procedures and programs'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Implement workplace safety procedures and programs' 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 workplace safety information to the workgroup

1.1 Relevant provisions of occupational health and safety legislation and codes of practice are confirmed as current and are explained to the workgroup using language and materials to suit their level of experience, existing knowledge and individual needs.

1.2 Information on the organisation's occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs is provided in a readily accessible manner to the workgroup.

1.3 Information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures is regularly provided and explained to the workgroup.

2. Implement and monitor participative arrangements for workplace safety

2.1 Participative arrangements for consultation over occupational health and safety issues are implemented and monitored to ensure that all members of the workgroup have the opportunity to contribute.

2.2 Issues raised through consultation are dealt with in accordance with organisational consultation procedures.

2.3 The outcomes of consultation over occupational health and safety issues are recorded and communicated to the workgroup in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

3. Identify hazards and assess risks

3.1 Existing and potential hazards in the work area are identified and reported so that risk assessment and risk control procedures can be applied.

3.2 Risks are prioritised in accordance with risk management procedures.

4. Implement and report on procedures for controlling risks

4.1 Work procedures to control risks are implemented and adherence to them by the workgroup is overseen in accordance with workplace procedures.

4.2 Existing risk control measures are monitored and results reviewed and reported regularly in accordance with workplace procedures.

5. Implement procedures for dealing with hazardous events

5.1 Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events are implemented whenever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken.

5.2 Hazardous events are analysed, and information to identify their cause/s is gathered in accordance with organisational procedures.

5.3 Measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events are implemented based on the hierarchy of control if within scope of responsibilities and competencies or, alternatively, referred to designated personnel for implementation.

6. Implement procedures for providing workplace safety training

6.1 Occupational health and safety training needs are identified, specifying gaps between occupational health and safety competencies required and those held by workgroup members.

6.2 Arrangements are made for fulfilling identified occupational health and safety training needs in both on on-the-job and off-the-job training programs in consultation with relevant parties.

7. Implement procedures for maintaining workplace safety records

7.1 Occupational health and safety records for work area are completed in accordance with workplace requirements for occupational health and safety records and legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease.

7.2 Records are compiled to allow evaluation of hazard identification and risk control procedures within work area according to organisational procedures and within scope of responsibilities and competencies.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPOHS401B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA51106 - Diploma of Public Safety (Defence Paralegal Services)
  • PUA40906 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Defence Safety Coordination)
  • PSP40112 - Certificate IV in Government
  • PSP41212 - Certificate IV in Government (Project Management)
  • PSP40612 - Certificate IV in Government (Fraud Control)
  • PSP40704 - Certificate IV in Government (Service Delivery)
  • PSP42010 - Certificate IV in School Support Services
  • PSP40304 - Certificate IV in Government (Court Compliance)
  • PSP40404 - Certificate IV in Government (Court Services)
  • PSP40504 - Certificate IV in Government (Financial Services)
  • PSP41904 - Certificate IV in Government (School Support Services)
  • PSP41704 - Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security)
  • PSP52110 - Diploma of Government (Workplace Relations)
  • PSP42108 - Certificate IV in Government (Revenue Administration)
  • PSP40204 - Certificate IV in Government (Border Protection)
  • PSP40604 - Certificate IV in Government (Fraud Control)
  • PSP41504 - Certificate IV in Government (Investigation)
  • PSP41204 - Certificate IV in Government (Project Management)
  • PSP41404 - Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance)
  • PSP40104 - Certificate IV in Government
  • PSP40904 - Certificate IV in Government (Injury Rehabilitation Management )
  • PSP41804 - Certificate IV in Government (Road Transport Compliance)
  • PSP41604 - Certificate IV in Government (Security)
  • PSP40804 - Certificate IV in Government (Injury Claims Administration )
  • PSP41812 - Certificate IV in Government (Road Transport Compliance)
  • PSP41912 - Certificate IV in Government (School Support Services)
  • PSP42012 - Certificate IV in School Support Services
  • PSP52112 - Diploma of Government (Workplace Relations)
  • PSP41712 - Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security)
  • DEF40912 - Certificate IV in Defence Safety Coordination
  • DEF52612 - Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services
  • DEF51112 - Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services
  • PSP42112 - Certificate IV in Government (Revenue Administration)
  • PSP40412 - Certificate IV in Government (Court Services)
  • PSP41412 - Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance)
  • PSP41612 - Certificate IV in Government (Security)
  • PSP52612 - Diploma of Government (Road Transport Compliance)
  • PSP41512 - Certificate IV in Government (Investigation)
  • PSP40512 - Certificate IV in Government (Financial Services)
  • PSP40212 - Certificate IV in Government (Border Protection)
  • PSP40312 - Certificate IV in Government (Court Compliance)