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Contribute to managing WHS information systems

Contribute to managing WHS information systems

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS507
State Code
AUJ81
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to managing work health and safety information systems (WHSIS) to support work health and safety (WHS) management. It focuses on systems for gathering, managing and communicating information necessary for WHS management.It applies to individuals who contribute to the management of a WHSIS. These people will work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Contribute to identifying WHSIS requirements
  • 1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and WHS information necessary for effective WHS management in the organisation
  • 1.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with determining the functions and purposes of the WHSIS
  • 1.3 Apply knowledge of organisation and consult with users of the WHSIS, to assist with specifying what users need from the system
  • 1.4 Assist with identifying workplace factors that may impact on the design and development of the WHSIS
2 Contribute to the use and operation of the WHSIS
  • 2.1 Provide advice and support to users to enable them to use the WHSIS effectively and to meet their WHS responsibilities and objectives
  • 2.2 Gain feedback from users to assist with monitoring, evaluating and improving the WHSIS
3 Use the WHSIS to support effective WHS management as required by job role
  • 3.1 Access and review relevant sources of WHS information and data, and evaluate information and data gathered
  • 3.2 Collect and record information and data according to WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems, using appropriate tools
  • 3.3 Meet legislated reporting requirements to external bodies within required time limits
  • 3.4 Use appropriate analytical techniques to evaluate WHS performance and identify areas for WHS improvement
  • 3.5 Regularly review and analyse WHS information and data in consultation with users to ensure organisational and WHS legislative requirements are met
  • 3.6 Make recommendations for improvement in prevention strategies based on information and data analysis
  • 3.7 Communicate WHS information to individuals and parties as required by WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems
4 Assist with monitoring, evaluating and improving the WHSIS
  • 4.1 Apply knowledge of WHSIS requirements to assist with identifying elements of the WHSIS needing improvement
  • 4.2 Assist with developing and implementing measures to improve the WHSIS
  • 4.3 Facilitate user participation and consultation during WHSIS monitoring, evaluation and improvement activities
  • 4.4 Identify training needs of WHSIS users and take action as appropriate
  • 4.5 Determine frequency, method and scope of WHSIS review in consultation with users
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE739 BSBWHS507A Contribute to managing WHS information systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA93 BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system Unit of competency