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Apply site risk management system

Apply site risk management system

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIRIS401D
State Code
WH647
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply the site risk management system in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to provide information to the work group
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply risk management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Clearly and concisely explain risk management compliance documentation
  • 1.3 Provide documents and reference information for risk management policies, procedures and programs in an accessible manner
  • 1.4 Maintain risk management communication through regularly providing clear information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and control
2. Apply and monitor participative arrangements
  • 2.1 Explain the importance of effective consultative mechanisms in managing risk
  • 2.2 Conduct and monitor consultative procedures for management of hazards
  • 2.3 Promptly deal with issues raised through consultation
  • 2.4 Record and promptly communicate the outcomes of consultation of risk management issues
3. Apply and monitor the procedures for providing training
  • 3.1 Systematically identify risk management training needs
  • 3.2 Make arrangements, in consultation with relevant individuals, to meet risk management training needs
  • 3.3 Provide learning opportunities, and coaching and mentoring assistance to achieve training needs
4. Apply and monitor procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks
  • 4.1 Identify and report hazards and risks
  • 4.2 Coordinate others to routinely carry out hazard identification and risk assessments
  • 4.3 Select and implement actions from hazard reports promptly
5. Apply and monitor the procedures for controlling risks
  • 5.1 Maintain standard for risk management and apply procedures for controlling risks using the hierarchy of controls
  • 5.2 Consider potential risks and plan for their management
  • 5.3 Identify and report inadequacies in existing risk control measures
  • 5.4 Monitor outcomes of reported inadequacies to ensure a prompt response
6. Apply and monitor the procedures for maintaining records
  • 6.1 Ensure accurate written completion and maintenance of risk management records
  • 6.2 Use collated information and data records to forecast and identify hazards and monitor effectiveness of risk control procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB719 RIIRIS401A Apply site risk management system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBN17 RIIRIS401E Apply site risk management system Unit of competency