Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
OHS legislation and codes of practice may include:
common law duties to meet the general duty of care requirements
health and safety representatives and health and safety committees
prompt resolution of health and safety issues
provision of information, induction and training
regulations and approved codes of practice relating to hazards present in work area
relevant state/territory legislation
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
Organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs may include:
consultative arrangements for employees in work area
dangerous goods transport and storage
emergency and evacuation procedures
first aid provision/medical practitioner contact and attention
hazard reporting procedures
hazardous substances use and storage
incident (accident) investigation
OHS arrangements for on site contractors, visitors and members of public
OHS audits and safety inspections
plant and equipment maintenance and use
procedures for hazard identification
procedures for risk assessment, selection and implementation of risk control measures
purchasing policy and procedures
safe operating procedures/instructions
site access
use and care of personal protective equipment
Identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment may include:
checking equipment before and during work
consulting work team members
daily informal employee consultation and regular formal employee meetings
housekeeping
OHS audits and review of audit reports
review of health and safety records including hazard reports, hazardous substances and dangerous goods registers, injury records
workplace inspections in area of responsibility
Organisational consultation procedures may include:
attendance of health and safety representatives at management and OHS planning meetings
counselling/disciplinary processes
early response to employee suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management
election of health and safety representatives in accordance with legislative requirements
formal and informal meetings
health and safety committees
other committees, for example, planning and purchasing
Procedures to control risks may include:
consultation with employees and their representatives
job/process/workplace re-design e.g. introduce mechanical handling equipment, re-arrange material flow/timing/scheduling, raise/lower work platforms
removing the cause of a risk at its source (eliminating the hazard) e.g. removing stored goods permanently from emergency exit passageways
selecting control measures in accordance with the hierarchy i.e. work through hierarchy from most effective to least effective control
OHS records may include:
audit and inspection reports
consultation e.g. meetings of health & safety committees, workgroup meeting agendas including OHS items and actions
first aid/medical post records
hazardous substances registers
induction, instruction and training
manufacturer's and supplier's information including dangerous goods storage lists
plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
workplace environmental monitoring records

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
applying organisational management systems and procedures to OHS within workgroup area
applying procedures for assessing and controlling risks to health and safety associated with those hazards, in accordance with the hierarchy of controls
providing specific, clear and accurate information and advice on workplace hazards to workgroup
knowledge of legal responsibilities of employers, supervisors and employees in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
examples of documentation relating to hazards in the work lace
examples of documents relating to workplace safety, hazard identification and risk assessment.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of records communicating the outcomes of consultation over OHS issues to the workgroup
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
review of reports to management on the costs associated with providing training for the work team
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of workplace safety and hazards
examples of risk assessments
evaluation of actioning of team member hazard reports
review of OHS records of occupational injury and disease incidents in work area.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
management units
other OHS units.