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Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS

Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBOHS401B
State Code
D0895
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/09/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
15/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively contribute to the application of a systematic approach to managing occupational health and safety (OHS) to ensure that the workplace is, as far as is practicable, safe and without risks to the health of employees and others.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to the implementation of information and data systems
  • 1.1. Identify and address requirements for record keeping
  • 1.2. Identify, access and evaluate sources of OHS information and data for application in the workplace
  • 1.3. Take actions to ensure that records are accurately completed, collected and stored
  • 1.4. Provide information and data to managers and stakeholders in a readily understood format
  • 1.5. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of recordkeeping actions taken
2. Contribute to the implementation of OHS strategies, systems and plans
  • 2.1. Determine OHS priorities in consultation with appropriate managers and in line with other consultative arrangements in the workplace
  • 2.2. Develop OHS action plans taking account of priorities
  • 2.3. Identify and document OHS training needs
  • 2.4. Monitor action plans for achievement, and update as required
  • 2.5. Seek input from OHS specialists and technical advisors if required
3. Support integration of OHS within the overall management approach
  • 3.1. Identify other functional areas that impact on OHS
  • 3.2. Implement strategies for addressing these impacts
  • 3.3. Work with managers and stakeholders as appropriate to implement OHS action plans
4. Identify OHS implications of proposed changes to the workplace and provide advice to control risks
  • 4.1. Evaluate proposed changes to the workplace for OHS implications
  • 4.2. Identify resulting hazards and assess potential risks
  • 4.3. Provide appropriate advice to control risks and action as appropriate
5. Identify implications of all sources of change to managing OHS and provide advice regarding those changes
  • 5.1. Identify and evaluate changes to relevant legislation for implications for managing OHS
  • 5.2. Identify and evaluate changes to relevant standards or industry practice for implications for managing OHS
  • 5.3. Monitor sources of information and data for impact on hazards, risks and the management of OHS
  • 5.4. Provide appropriate advice to address impact of change
6. Evaluate effectiveness of the approach to managing OHS
  • 6.1. Access sources of external and internal OHS information and data as part of evaluation
  • 6.2. Identify the need for any external input to evaluation and action as appropriate
  • 6.3. Consult stakeholders for input to the evaluation
  • 6.4. Identify, document and action areas for improvement
OHS legislation and regulations governing reporting of incidents and maintenance of records related to specific hazards, including:
chemical registers
material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
organisational procedures
privacy legislation

consultants
employees
government departments/agencies including OHS authorities and organisations such as the Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
industry networks and associations
internet sites
manufacturers' manuals and specifications
newspapers and journals, trade/industry publications
OHS and other relevant legislation
OHS specialists
technical data

employee and supervisor involvement in OHS activities, such as inspections and audits
employee and workgroup meetings
health and safety and other employee representatives
OHS and other consultative and planning committees
procedures for reporting hazards, and raising and addressing OHS issues

documented plans developed within the workplace to implement OHS management, which allocate responsibilities and timeframes
OHS performance indicators for the organisation or enterprise

ergonomists
occupational hygienists
health professionals
injury management advisors
people internal or external to the organisation

engineers (such as design, acoustic, safety, mechanical and civil)
legal practitioners
maintenance and tradespeople
workplace trainers and assessors

parts of the organisation or grouped responsibilities:
engineering and maintenance
environmental management
finance and auditing
human resources, personnel management/industrial relations
information, data and records management
logistics
purchasing procurement and contracting
quality management

changes to management practices
changes to the work environment
changes to work practices and conditions
changes to work processes and systems
introduction of contracting arrangements or other changes to work organisation
introduction of new and emerging technology
material purchases
organisational restructure
other labour market changes
plant and equipment purchases

community
employees
health and safety, and other employee representatives
managers
OHS committees
supervisors

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

contribution to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS
knowledge of relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice and standards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to office equipment and resources
access to relevant legislation, standards, codes of practice and guidelines
access to workplace documentation.

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
demonstration of techniques used to manage OHS in the workplace
demonstration of the application of OHS legislation in implementing a systematic approach to managing OHS
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of principles relating to: hazard identification, hierarchy of control, risk management, systematic approaches to OHS
review of OHS action plans, documented OHS training needs and documented action areas for improvement.

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
C7789 BSBOHS401A Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE727 BSBWHS405A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems Unit of competency