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Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS risk
Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS risk
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBOHS604B
BSBOHS604B
State Code
D0915
D0915
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
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply ergonomic knowledge, principles and techniques to control occupational health and safety (OHS) risk.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the degree of match between people and their activities, equipment, environment and systems
- 1.1. Identify the extent of human variability in the organisation
- 1.2. Determine demands placed on people in the organisation by their activities, equipment, environment and systems
- 1.3. Determine people's capacity to interact optimally with their activities, equipment, environment and systems
- 1.4. Determine the match between people and their activities, equipment, environment and systems
- 1.5. Identify specialist advisors and relevant stakeholders for sources of information and data, and consult them during the assessment process
2. Design ergonomic interventions to enhance the match between people and their activities, equipment, environment and systems
- 2.1. Identify ergonomic interventions in the design process to optimise the match between people and their activities, equipment, environment and systems
- 2.2. Design the work environment to optimise the match between people, their activities, equipment, environment and systems
- 2.3. Use tools and databases to assess tasks and designs to minimise risk
- 2.4. Make recommendations to optimise the integration of controls and display the decision making processes within the work system
3. Implement ergonomic interventions to enhance the match between people and their activities, equipment, environment and systems
- 3.1. Provide advice on the impact of legislation, codes of practice and standards on the selection and implementation of ergonomic interventions
- 3.2. Consult key personnel, stakeholders and users when developing, selecting and implementing ergonomic interventions
- 3.3. Make links with other functional areas and management systems
- 3.4. Facilitate implementation of the agreed intervention
- 3.5. Identify and document training needs
- 3.6. Identify and document resources necessary to introduce and maintain the agreed interventions
- 3.7. Report the outcomes of ergonomic assessments and interventions to key personnel and stakeholders
4. Evaluate ergonomic interventions
- 4.1. Evaluate quality and outcomes of ergonomic interventions in consultation with stakeholders and users
- 4.2. Facilitate modification of interventions, as required, as a result of the evaluation findings
- 4.3. Make recommendations regarding future interventions as a result of the evaluation
designers
engineers (such as design, acoustic, safety, mechanical, civil)
health professionals
legal practitioners
manufacturers and suppliers
occupational hygienists
specialist ergonomists.
employees
health and safety, and other employee representatives
managers
OHS committees
supervisors.
external sources such as:
Australian Safety and Compensation Council
employer groups, unions and industry bodies
international and Australian Standards
National Plant and Certification Standards and associated guidance material
OHS professionals, including those involved in safety engineering, occupational hygiene, occupational health, injury management, toxicology, ergonomics and epidemiology
professional associations such as Ergonomics Society of Australia, Safety Institute of Australia, Institute of Engineers Australia, Design Institute of Australia and Building Design Professionals
relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation and codes of practice
state and territory OHS regulatory bodies
internal sources such as:
audits, questionnaires and surveys
documents describing how tasks, projects. inspections, jobs and processes are undertaken
employees
enforcement notices and actions
hazard, incident and investigation reports
job and task statements
manufacturers' manuals and specifications
minutes of meetings
purchasing, contract and tendering procedures
reports
workplace inspections.
design of equipment
design of products
design of tools
design of work systems, processes or organisation including work flow, planning and control
design of workplaces
development of new decision making processes
job design
new forms and organisations of work.
Australian and international anthropometric databases
Australian and international standards
engineering models.
Australian and international standards
common law
contract law
criminal law
current Commonwealth and relevant state/territory OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material
equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination law
industrial relations law
privacy legislation
trade practices
workers compensation.
managers involved in OHS decision making or who may be impacted by decisions.
engineering and maintenance
environmental management
finance and auditing
human resources, industrial relations and personnel management including payroll
information and records management
logistics
purchasing, procurement and contracting
quality management
strategic planning.
equipment
financial requirements
personnel, including time allocation
specialised resources such as electronic management systems, communications media and information/data technology equipment.
engineers (such as design, acoustic, safety, mechanical, civil)
health professionals
legal practitioners
manufacturers and suppliers
occupational hygienists
specialist ergonomists.
employees
health and safety, and other employee representatives
managers
OHS committees
supervisors.
external sources such as:
Australian Safety and Compensation Council
employer groups, unions and industry bodies
international and Australian Standards
National Plant and Certification Standards and associated guidance material
OHS professionals, including those involved in safety engineering, occupational hygiene, occupational health, injury management, toxicology, ergonomics and epidemiology
professional associations such as Ergonomics Society of Australia, Safety Institute of Australia, Institute of Engineers Australia, Design Institute of Australia and Building Design Professionals
relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation and codes of practice
state and territory OHS regulatory bodies
internal sources such as:
audits, questionnaires and surveys
documents describing how tasks, projects. inspections, jobs and processes are undertaken
employees
enforcement notices and actions
hazard, incident and investigation reports
job and task statements
manufacturers' manuals and specifications
minutes of meetings
purchasing, contract and tendering procedures
reports
workplace inspections.
design of equipment
design of products
design of tools
design of work systems, processes or organisation including work flow, planning and control
design of workplaces
development of new decision making processes
job design
new forms and organisations of work.
Australian and international anthropometric databases
Australian and international standards
engineering models.
Australian and international standards
common law
contract law
criminal law
current Commonwealth and relevant state/territory OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material
equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination law
industrial relations law
privacy legislation
trade practices
workers compensation.
managers involved in OHS decision making or who may be impacted by decisions.
engineering and maintenance
environmental management
finance and auditing
human resources, industrial relations and personnel management including payroll
information and records management
logistics
purchasing, procurement and contracting
quality management
strategic planning.
equipment
financial requirements
personnel, including time allocation
specialised resources such as electronic management systems, communications media and information/data technology equipment.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
application of ergonomic interventions to control OHS risk in work design processes and the work environment generally in an actual workplace or simulation exercise
products developed for application of knowledge and skill in ergonomic interventions
how these products were developed
use of these products
knowledge of the interdependent relationships between ergonomics and workplace stressors.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace
reports from other parties consulted in developing ergonomic interventions
access to relevant legislation, standards, guidelines, information and data.
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
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 physiology and functional anatomy relevant to identifying and controlling ergonomic hazards
review of recommendations made to optimise the integration of controls and display the decision making processes within the work system
written examples of reports on ergonomic risks control programs
assessment of reports about the outcomes of ergonomic assessments and interventions
evaluation of recommendations made regarding future interventions.
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:
application of ergonomic interventions to control OHS risk in work design processes and the work environment generally in an actual workplace or simulation exercise
products developed for application of knowledge and skill in ergonomic interventions
how these products were developed
use of these products
knowledge of the interdependent relationships between ergonomics and workplace stressors.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace
reports from other parties consulted in developing ergonomic interventions
access to relevant legislation, standards, guidelines, information and data.
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
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 physiology and functional anatomy relevant to identifying and controlling ergonomic hazards
review of recommendations made to optimise the integration of controls and display the decision making processes within the work system
written examples of reports on ergonomic risks control programs
assessment of reports about the outcomes of ergonomic assessments and interventions
evaluation of recommendations made regarding future interventions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7805 | BSBOHS604A | Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS risk | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE749 | BSBWHS607A | Apply ergonomics to manage WHS hazards and risks | 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 |