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Conduct a work health and safety audit

Conduct a work health and safety audit

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFWHS015
State Code
AVO58
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct an audit of work health and safety (WHS) requirements in Defence. It includes researching applicable legislation and codes of practice, selecting audit tools, conducting the audit, and following up on the audit to monitor the implementation of recommendations. This unit was developed for Defence personnel who are involved in the audit of work health and safety requirements as a workplace responsibility, but is applicable to all individuals who work in this field. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for a work health and safety audit
  • 1.1 Identify and record areas to be audited.
  • 1.2 Identify and prepare appropriate audit tools.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate auditing methods and techniques.
  • 1.4 Brief all personnel involved in the audit.
2. Conduct a work health and safety audit
  • 2.1 Inspect relevant audit and WHS records.
  • 2.2 Assess application of WHS legislation, codes of practice and standards.
  • 2.3 Assess WHS practices, control strategies and management systems.
  • 2.4 Conduct audit within time and budget constraints.
3. Finalise audit and monitor implementation
  • 3.1 Prepare audit report and update audit records.
  • 3.2 Amend WHS system documentation.
  • 3.3 Monitor implementation of recommendations.
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