Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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 PSPSOHS506A, 'Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Identify hazards arising from the use of plant and associated systems of work

1.1 Sources of information, data and advice on plant and equipment hazards are accessed to assist in identifying hazards associated with plant.

1.2 Hazards in the design, manufacture, registration, supply, installation, commissioning, use, maintenance, testing, dismantling, storage and disposal of plant and systems of work associated with plant are identified.

1.3 Work environment, tasks and circumstances that may lead to hazardous situations or exacerbate risk associated with use of plant and equipment are identified and analysed.

1.4 Appropriate specialist advisors, stakeholders, relevant key personnel and other parties are identified and consulted in the process of hazard identification.

1.5 Appropriate procedures for recording and reporting on hazards associated with plant are established, reported and reviewed as part of the systematic approach to managing OHS.

2 Analyse OHS risk associated with plant

2.1 The method of risk assessment is determined in consultation with operators and stakeholders and, if required, specialist advisors.

2.2 Risks associated with identified hazards arising from plant are assessed in consultation with operators and stakeholders, taking into account the effectiveness of existing controls.

2.3 Risk registers are developed and regularly updated for items of plant and associated equipment.

2.4 Risks requiring further control action are identified.

3 Control risks associated with plant hazards

3.1 Information, data and advice on risk control options for plant and machinery hazards are sourced.

3.2 Operators and stakeholders and key personnel are involved in the development of controls.

3.3 Measures for ensuring the health and safety of persons accessing, using and/or maintaining plant are adopted and controlled by applying the hierarchy of control.

3.4 Controls for risks associated with plant, including access, egress, dangerous parts, guarding, operational controls, emergency stops and warning devices, registration and design of plant, and certification of operators are applied.

3.5 Workplace monitoring processes to eliminate or control risks are properly used and maintained.

3.6 Regular and appropriate reporting to stakeholders is undertaken.

4 Identify and recommend controls for hazards associated with maintenance activities and continued safe use of plant and equipment

4.1 Stakeholders and key personnel are involved in the development of controls.

4.2 Circumstances are identified where permit to work procedures or certification are required to assist in ensuring a safe working environment.

4.3 Permit to work procedures or certification are responded to and monitored in liaison with relevant key personnel to assist in ensuring a safe working environment.

4.4 Isolation procedures are implemented and monitored in liaison with relevant key personnel to ensure continued safety of maintenance and other personnel.

4.5 Purchasing procedures include actions to address OHS implications of plant and equipment purchase.

4.6 Maintenance procedures are developed, documented and communicated to ensure plant and equipment are in a safe condition for use.

4.7 Action is taken to ensure that any modifications to plant or equipment are safe and suitable for the task, appropriately documented and work practices modified as required for safe operation.

4.8 Maintenance systems are monitored and evaluated for effectiveness, suitability and accuracy in ensuring safe operation of plant and equipment, and action taken as appropriate.

5 Identify and advise on licensing and certification issues associated with plant and equipment

5.1 Types of plant (including plant design) requiring registration and tasks requiring operator licensing and/or certification are identified in accordance with legislative requirements.

5.2 OHS requirements to meet plant registration, operator licensing and certification, and other legal requirements are documented and communicated to managers and relevant key personnel.

5.3 Training requirements to meet licensing, certification, registration and other legal requirements are documented and communicated to managers and key personnel.

5.4 Training needs are analysed to ensure information, instruction and training prior to commencement of work on new plant and equipment and new operating methods.

5.5 Compliance with regulatory requirements for operator licensing, registration and certification in the workplace is monitored and reported.

5.6 Appropriate records for statutory and specialist plant and associated operator competencies are identified, documented and maintained.

6 Review and evaluate risk control measures for plant

6.1 Effectiveness of control measures are reviewed and risk assessments conducted as appropriate.

6.2 Outcomes of OHS risk assessments are compared with criteria to identify risks requiring further risk control and risks deemed as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).

6.3 Stakeholders, key personnel, operators and appropriate specialist advisors, are involved in developing relevant risk control plans for plant.

6.4 Appropriate records are maintained for the operating life of the plant.

6.5 Improvements arising from the review process are recommended or implemented with appropriate key personnel including manufacturers.

6.6 The system of managing OHS is reviewed to ensure plant safety.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPSOHS506A appears in the following qualifications:

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