Apply principles of OHS risk management

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 PSPSOHS504A, 'Apply principles of OHS risk management'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Access external sources of information and data to identify hazards

1.1 External sources of information and data are accessed to assist in identifying hazards.

1.2 Workplace sources of information and data are reviewed to access and assist in identification of hazards.

1.3 Input is sought from stakeholders, key personnel and OHS specialists.

1.4 Formal and informal research is conducted to ensure currency with workplace issues.

2 Analyse the work environment to identify hazards

2.1 Occasions when action for hazard identification is required are defined, documented and communicated.

2.2 Tools are sourced to assist in the analysis of identified hazards.

2.3 Task demands and task environment are examined for impact on the person to identify situations with a potential for injury or ill health.

2.4 Workforce structure, organisation of work and work relationships are examined to identify situations with a potential for injury or ill health.

2.5 Work environment is examined for agents with a potential for injury or ill health.

2.6 Input is sought from stakeholders to clarify and confirm issues.

3 Assess risk associated with a hazard

3.1 Factors contributing to risk are identified.

3.2 Current risk controls for each hazard are identified.

3.3 Adequacy of current controls (if any) is evaluated taking account of relevant standards and knowledge.

3.4 Discrepancies between current controls and required quality of control are identified.

3.5 Hazards requiring further control action are prioritised.

3.6 Method and outcomes of risk assessment are documented.

4 Control risk associated with a hazard

4.1 A range of control options is developed in consultation with stakeholders and taking account of the outcomes of the risk assessment and the hierarchy of control.

4.2 Potential factors impacting on the effectiveness of controls are identified

4.3 Advice is sought from OHS specialists and key personnel if required.

4.4 Appropriate authority and relevant resources to initiate and maintain controls are identified and sought.

4.5 Actions required to achieve change are identified and documented.

4.6 Extent of change and reduction in risk as a result of controls is analysed.

5 Maintain hazard identification and risk control processes

5.1 A risk register is established and maintained relevant to the workplace.

5.2 Risk management procedures are documented and communicated as appropriate to stakeholders and key personnel.

5.3 Outcomes of risk management processes are documented and communicated to stakeholders and key personnel as appropriate.

5.4 Stakeholders and operational staff are involved in the risk management processes.

5.5 Situations are identified where OHS specialists may be required.

6 Monitor and review risk management processes

6.1 The effectiveness of the risk management processes is reviewed regularly.

6.2 Frequency, method and scope of review are determined in consultation with workplace stakeholders and key personnel.

6.3 Stakeholders and key personnel have input to the review.

6.4 Areas for improvement in the risk management processes are identified and recommendations made.

6.5 Action plans, including allocated responsibilities and time frames, are prepared for implementation.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPSOHS504A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP51204 - Diploma of Government (Occupational Health Safety)
  • PSP51212 - Diploma of Government (Occupational Health & Safety)