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Develop a systematic approach to managing OHS
Develop a systematic approach to managing OHS
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBOHS601B
BSBOHS601B
State Code
D0912
D0912
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
31/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively design and develop a systematic approach to managing occupational health and safety (OHS), which covers the systems, documentation, strategies and plans necessary to manage OHS and its evaluation in the workplace.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse the workplace to identify needs
- 1.1. Identify external motivators for development of systematic approaches to managing OHS in consultation with managers and other stakeholders
- 1.2. Identify internal motivators for development of systematic approaches to managing OHS
- 1.3. Identify workplace factors that may impact on the design and development of systematic approaches to managing OHS
2. Design integrated approaches to managing OHS
- 2.1. Review relevant standards, codes of practice and guidance material that provide a basis for systematic approaches to managing OHS, in consultation with managers and other stakeholders
- 2.2. Define elements of systematic approaches to managing OHS to suit the workplace, in consultation with stakeholders
- 2.3. Evaluate elements for compliance with legal obligations
- 2.4. Identify situations where OHS specialists and technical advisors may be required
3. Plan and develop integrated approaches to managing OHS
- 3.1. Develop policies and procedures to support systematic approaches to managing OHS, taking account of workplace factors
- 3.2. Identify and incorporate links with other functional areas and management systems
- 3.3. Identify and allocate relevant roles and responsibilities
- 3.4. Identify and document training needs for the introduction and ongoing maintenance of systematic approaches to managing OHS
- 3.5. Identify and document resources necessary to introduce and maintain systematic approaches to managing OHS
- 3.6. Develop a strategic implementation plan to manage OHS
4. Support planning for and implementation of integrated approaches to managing OHS
- 4.1. Determine priorities for action in consultation with managers and employee representatives
- 4.2. Develop action plans with allocated responsibilities and time lines
- 4.3. Provide advice and support to managers and other key personnel
- 4.4. Monitor implementation, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure practicality, compatibility with other management systems and management practices, and acceptance of systematic approaches and support of programs by all levels of the organisation
- 4.5. Provide regular reports and feedback to key personnel, including recommendations for adjustment in the implementation
5. Evaluate the design and development of integrated approaches to managing OHS
- 5.1. Design the evaluation protocol in consultation with stakeholders
- 5.2. Develop a plan for collection of information and data
- 5.3. Analyse and evaluate information and data
- 5.4. Make recommendations for improvement in the systematic management of OHS as a result of the evaluation findings
- 5.5. Provide a report to management on the outcomes of the evaluation and the recommendations for further development and improvement
corporate image/reputation
customer/contract demand
legal obligations
developing, implementing, reviewing and maintaining the activities for managing OHS
use of OHS management systems developed in the workplace to meet the OHS situation in that particular workplace
employees
health and safety, and other employee representatives
managers
OHS committees
supervisors
financial
industrial relations
injury and illness prevention (ethical)
consultation and communication processes
management commitment
management style, and OHS knowledge and skills of organisation
nature of hazards and level of risk
organisational structure
other management systems requiring interface or integration with systematic approaches to managing OHS
resources available
staff profile including language, literacy and numeracy, cultural diversity and specific needs of employees
whether certification is required
workplace culture, including industrial relations and safety culture
Australian Standards
industry standards
standards developed by OHS authorities
list of key requirements or major principles that are combined in a methodical and ordered manner to minimise the risk of injury or ill health in the workplace, for example:
allocation of resources
communication and consultation
hazard management
processes of OHS planning
record keeping and reporting
review and evaluation for ongoing improvement of OHS
training and competency
equity
freedom of information
industrial relations
OHS
privacy
trade practices
workplace diversity
ergonomists
health professionals
injury management advisors
occupational hygienists
engineers (such as design, acoustic, safety, mechanical, civil)
legal practitioners
maintenance and trades persons
workplace trainers and assessors
documents describing how tasks, projects, inspections, jobs and processes are to be undertaken
job/task statements
policies and procedures underpinning OHS
purchasing and contracting procedures
quality system documentation
standard operating procedures
engineering and maintenance
environmental management
finance and auditing
human resources, industrial relations and personnel management, including payroll
information, data and records management
logistics
purchasing, procurement and contracting
quality management
strategic planning
equipment
financial requirements
personnel, including time allocation
specialised resources
those people who have a key role in OHS including managers, supervisors, OHS representatives and other functional areas
criteria for evaluation
how the criteria will be measured
how the information and data will be collected
time period for collection of information and data
audit reports
feedback from questionnaires
minutes of meetings
workplace inspections
workshops
customer/contract demand
legal obligations
developing, implementing, reviewing and maintaining the activities for managing OHS
use of OHS management systems developed in the workplace to meet the OHS situation in that particular workplace
employees
health and safety, and other employee representatives
managers
OHS committees
supervisors
financial
industrial relations
injury and illness prevention (ethical)
consultation and communication processes
management commitment
management style, and OHS knowledge and skills of organisation
nature of hazards and level of risk
organisational structure
other management systems requiring interface or integration with systematic approaches to managing OHS
resources available
staff profile including language, literacy and numeracy, cultural diversity and specific needs of employees
whether certification is required
workplace culture, including industrial relations and safety culture
Australian Standards
industry standards
standards developed by OHS authorities
list of key requirements or major principles that are combined in a methodical and ordered manner to minimise the risk of injury or ill health in the workplace, for example:
allocation of resources
communication and consultation
hazard management
processes of OHS planning
record keeping and reporting
review and evaluation for ongoing improvement of OHS
training and competency
equity
freedom of information
industrial relations
OHS
privacy
trade practices
workplace diversity
ergonomists
health professionals
injury management advisors
occupational hygienists
engineers (such as design, acoustic, safety, mechanical, civil)
legal practitioners
maintenance and trades persons
workplace trainers and assessors
documents describing how tasks, projects, inspections, jobs and processes are to be undertaken
job/task statements
policies and procedures underpinning OHS
purchasing and contracting procedures
quality system documentation
standard operating procedures
engineering and maintenance
environmental management
finance and auditing
human resources, industrial relations and personnel management, including payroll
information, data and records management
logistics
purchasing, procurement and contracting
quality management
strategic planning
equipment
financial requirements
personnel, including time allocation
specialised resources
those people who have a key role in OHS including managers, supervisors, OHS representatives and other functional areas
criteria for evaluation
how the criteria will be measured
how the information and data will be collected
time period for collection of information and data
audit reports
feedback from questionnaires
minutes of meetings
workplace inspections
workshops
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
design and development of systematic approaches to managing OHS, either in an actual workplace, or simulation exercise
products developed for the design and development of systematic approaches and associated documentation
how these products were designed and developed
use of these products
knowledge of relevant OHS legislation (acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material).
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace or simulated workplace
access to workplace personnel and documentation
reports from other parties consulted in designing and developing OHS systematic approaches
access to relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of the OHS management system
demonstration of techniques used to implement and maintain systematic OHS approaches
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational behaviour and culture as it impacts on OHS and on change
review of strategic implementation plan and action plans
evaluation of elements for compliance with legal obligations
analysis and evaluation of information and data
review of recommendations made for improvement in the systematic management of OHS.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other OHS units.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
design and development of systematic approaches to managing OHS, either in an actual workplace, or simulation exercise
products developed for the design and development of systematic approaches and associated documentation
how these products were designed and developed
use of these products
knowledge of relevant OHS legislation (acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material).
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace or simulated workplace
access to workplace personnel and documentation
reports from other parties consulted in designing and developing OHS systematic approaches
access to relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of the OHS management system
demonstration of techniques used to implement and maintain systematic OHS approaches
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational behaviour and culture as it impacts on OHS and on change
review of strategic implementation plan and action plans
evaluation of elements for compliance with legal obligations
analysis and evaluation of information and data
review of recommendations made for improvement in the systematic management of OHS.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other OHS units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7802 | BSBOHS601A | Develop a systematic approach to managing OHS | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE747 | BSBWHS605A | Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D728 | FNS60811 | Advanced Diploma of Integrated Risk Management | Qualification |
| D721 | FNS50811 | Diploma of Integrated Risk Management | Qualification |
| D186 | BSB60607 | Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety | Qualification |