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Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS hazards and risks
Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS hazards and risks
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS608A
BSBWHS608A
State Code
WE750
WE750
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/03/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
19/03/2013
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with the application of occupational hygiene principles, knowledge and techniques to manage work health and safety (WHS) hazards and risks.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene
- 1.1 Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks
- 1.2 Apply knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques to identify workplace WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene
- 1.3 Identify situations where WHS specialists and other advisors may be required
2. Assist with the assessment of identified WHS hazards and risks
- 2.1 Assist with determining sources of exposure to identified hazards and risks
- 2.2 Assist with identifying occupational hygiene equipment and techniques for assessing identified hazards and risks
- 2.3 Assist with using occupational hygiene equipment and applying techniques
- 2.4 Assist with analysing and interpreting results of assessments, including the use of exposure standards
- 2.5 Assist with reporting the results of assessments, interpretations and recommendations to individuals and parties
- 2.6 Assist with ensuring reporting is understandable and meaningful and that format, form and content meet the needs of individuals and parties
3. Assist with the design and implementation of risk controls
- 3.1 Apply the hierarchy of control when assisting with the design of risk-control strategies
- 3.2 Assist with identifying problems with existing risk controls and providing remedial advice
- 3.3 Assist with developing, selecting and implementing risk controls and ensuring effective consultation with, and participation of, individuals and parties
- 3.4 Access external sources of information and data, WHS specialists and other advisors as required, about the nature and level of health hazards, risks and risk controls
4. Assist with monitoring and evaluating risk controls
- 4.1 Assist with monitoring and evaluating risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties
- 4.2 Assist with modifying risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties
- 4.3 Identify and document training needs associated with hazard and risk controls, and arrange training in consultation with individuals and parties
- 4.4 Assist with making recommendations about future risk controls as a result of evaluation and monitoring
5. Ensure occupational hygiene activities are appropriate
- 5.1 Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
- 5.2 Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with relevant organisational and workplace procedures, processes, standards and systems
- 5.3 Apply appropriate occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge
- 5.4 Seek advice, support and input from WHS specialists and other advisors where necessary and appropriate
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
WHS hazards and risks may include:
biological agents, such as:
viruses
bacteria
zoonoses
animals
animal products
plants and plant products
allergens
hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods in different states, such as:
solids
liquids
gases
vapours
dusts
mists
fibres
physical agents, such as:
noise
vibration
pressure
light
thermal environment
ionising and non-ionising radiation.
WHS specialists and other advisors may include:
engineers: ventilation, mechanical, chemical and electrical
equipment manufacturers and suppliers
internal and external WHS professionals
occupational hygienists
occupational medicine physicians and other medical doctors
substance manufacturers, importers and suppliers
toxicologists.
Sources of exposure may include:
animals and products of animals
environment outside the workplace
materials and substances used in, or the product of work processes or otherwise present in, the workplace
people
physical work environment
work processes.
Individuals and parties may include:
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
managers and supervisors
PCBUs or their officers
contractors and suppliers
customers
unions
WHS inspectors
WHS regulators
WHS entry permit holders
Workers.
External sources of information and data may include:
Australian and international standards
employer associations
manufacturer and supplier manuals, specifications and other information
National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
safety data sheets (SDS)
Safe Work Australia
state or territory WHS regulatory bodies
unions
WHS professional associations
WHS specialists and other advisors.
Training needs may include:
correct selection, use, servicing, storage and disposal of PPE
housekeeping
interpretation of information and data contained in SDS, technical documents or brochures about substances, tools, equipment and plant
maintenance of equipment, tools and plant to ensure effective performance of control systems
personal hygiene
relevant WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
requirements for health monitoring and other aspects when using certain workplace hazardous chemicals.
WHS hazards and risks may include:
biological agents, such as:
viruses
bacteria
zoonoses
animals
animal products
plants and plant products
allergens
hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods in different states, such as:
solids
liquids
gases
vapours
dusts
mists
fibres
physical agents, such as:
noise
vibration
pressure
light
thermal environment
ionising and non-ionising radiation.
WHS specialists and other advisors may include:
engineers: ventilation, mechanical, chemical and electrical
equipment manufacturers and suppliers
internal and external WHS professionals
occupational hygienists
occupational medicine physicians and other medical doctors
substance manufacturers, importers and suppliers
toxicologists.
Sources of exposure may include:
animals and products of animals
environment outside the workplace
materials and substances used in, or the product of work processes or otherwise present in, the workplace
people
physical work environment
work processes.
Individuals and parties may include:
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
managers and supervisors
PCBUs or their officers
contractors and suppliers
customers
unions
WHS inspectors
WHS regulators
WHS entry permit holders
Workers.
External sources of information and data may include:
Australian and international standards
employer associations
manufacturer and supplier manuals, specifications and other information
National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
safety data sheets (SDS)
Safe Work Australia
state or territory WHS regulatory bodies
unions
WHS professional associations
WHS specialists and other advisors.
Training needs may include:
correct selection, use, servicing, storage and disposal of PPE
housekeeping
interpretation of information and data contained in SDS, technical documents or brochures about substances, tools, equipment and plant
maintenance of equipment, tools and plant to ensure effective performance of control systems
personal hygiene
relevant WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
requirements for health monitoring and other aspects when using certain workplace hazardous chemicals.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
assistance with assessing a range of WHS hazards and risks related to occupational hygiene, and reporting on assessments
assistance with design, implementation and evaluation of a range of risk controls related to occupational hygiene
knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, skills, techniques and methodologies
knowledge of characteristics of WHS hazards and risks addressed by occupational hygiene, their effects on people and how these effects occur.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
relevant legislation, standards and guidelines
a workplace for identification and measurement activities
occupational hygiene equipment in good order, that meets relevant standards for function and performance.
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 onthejob performance by the candidate
demonstration of techniques used to apply occupational hygiene principles to identify, assess and control WHS hazards and risks
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of principles of occupational hygiene WHS risk controls
evaluation of monitoring and sampling results
assessment of reporting of workplace measurements, interpretations and recommendations to stakeholders
review of documented training needs, and training arranged as a result of these needs
evaluation of reports on occupational hygiene programs.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
assistance with assessing a range of WHS hazards and risks related to occupational hygiene, and reporting on assessments
assistance with design, implementation and evaluation of a range of risk controls related to occupational hygiene
knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, skills, techniques and methodologies
knowledge of characteristics of WHS hazards and risks addressed by occupational hygiene, their effects on people and how these effects occur.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
relevant legislation, standards and guidelines
a workplace for identification and measurement activities
occupational hygiene equipment in good order, that meets relevant standards for function and performance.
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 onthejob performance by the candidate
demonstration of techniques used to apply occupational hygiene principles to identify, assess and control WHS hazards and risks
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of principles of occupational hygiene WHS risk controls
evaluation of monitoring and sampling results
assessment of reporting of workplace measurements, interpretations and recommendations to stakeholders
review of documented training needs, and training arranged as a result of these needs
evaluation of reports on occupational hygiene programs.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0916 | BSBOHS605B | Apply occupational hygiene principles to control OHS risk | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUJ38 | BSBWHS608 | Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS risks | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J348 | BSB60612 | Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety | Qualification |