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Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBOHS503B
State Code
D0905
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist in designing and developing effective participative arrangements as an integral part of systematic approaches to managing occupational health and safety (OHS). This process will result in stakeholders having real opportunities to participate in OHS processes.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the need for OHS participative arrangements
  • 1.1. Review OHS legislation to identify legal requirements for participative arrangements
  • 1.2. Identify factors that may impact on the design of participative arrangements
  • 1.3. Review organisational policies and procedures to identify requirements and opportunities for OHS consultation and communication
  • 1.4. Review effectiveness of existing workplace arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders, for OHS consultation and communication
  • 1.5. Define information and consultation requirements, in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel, for specific roles and groups
2. Assist in the design of participative arrangements
  • 2.1. Design processes, in consultation with stakeholders, for providing required OHS information and data
  • 2.2. Design processes, in consultation with stakeholders, to enable individuals and groups to be consulted regarding workplace OHS issues and to have input into OHS decision making
  • 2.3. Identify and document training needs to enable effective participation
  • 2.4. Review recommendations for participative arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure they meet legislative requirements and are realistic, practical and acceptable in the workplace
3. Assist in developing participative arrangements
  • 3.1. Develop policies and procedures for participative arrangements
  • 3.2. Identify key personnel in the introduction and maintenance of participative arrangements
  • 3.3. Develop strategies for the delivery of training
  • 3.4. Identify and document resources necessary to introduce and maintain participative arrangements
4. Support the implementation of participative arrangements
  • 4.1. Determine priorities for action in consultation with stakeholders
  • 4.2. Develop action plans with allocated responsibilities and time lines
  • 4.3. Provide advice and support to key personnel
  • 4.4. Monitor implementation, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure that participatory arrangements are effective in providing information and data to all groups and that they provide opportunity for participation in OHS decision making
  • 4.5. Make recommendations for adjustments to the implementation as required
5. Evaluate the design and development of participative arrangements
  • 5.1. Design the evaluation protocol in consultation with stakeholders
  • 5.2. Develop a plan for collecting information and data
  • 5.3. Analyse and evaluate information and data
  • 5.4. Make recommendations for improvement in the participatory arrangements as a result of the evaluation findings
  • 5.5. Provide a report to stakeholders and key personnel on the outcomes of the evaluation, and recommendations for further development and improvement
  • 5.6. Seek feedback from stakeholders and develop an action plan for ongoing improvements
employee and supervisor involvement in OHS activities, such as inspections and audits
health and safety, and other representatives
OHS and other consultative/planning committees
OHS included in management, staff and employee meetings
procedures for reporting hazards, and raising and addressing OHS issues

language
shift work and rostering arrangements
timing of information and data provision
literacy and numeracy levels
workers with specific needs
workplace organisational structures (for example, size of organisation, geographic, hierarchical)
cultural diversity
management approach
workplace culture and approach to OHS by managers, supervisors and employees

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

managers from other areas
people involved in OHS decision making or who are affected by OHS decisions

managers
supervisors
health and safety representatives
OHS committees
other key personnel
employees generally

financial requirements for implementation
personnel including time allocation
equipment
access to sources of information and data, such as:
guidance material to circulate to stakeholders and key personnel
OHS journals
websites

criteria for evaluation
how the criteria will be measured
how the information and data will be collected
time period for collection of information and data

feedback from individuals and representatives
minutes of meetings
OHS management audits
questionnaires
workshops

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

design and development of a participative approach to the management of workplace OHS
knowledge of relevant OHS legislation (acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material).

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to workplace documentation and personnel
reports from other parties consulted in designing, implementing, managing and reviewing processes
access to relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.

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
assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of OHS participative arrangements
demonstration of techniques used to encourage participation in OHS in the workplace
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS
review of policies and procedures developed for participative arrangements
evaluation of action plans
written examples of reports on participative arrangements implemented in the workplace.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process
other OHS units.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7797 BSBOHS503A Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE734 BSBWHS502A Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes Unit of competency