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Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Unit of competency
National Code
SITXWHS003
State Code
AWQ15
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement predetermined work health and safety practices designed, at management level, to ensure a safe workplace. It requires the ability to monitor safe work practices and coordinate consultative arrangements, risk assessments, work health and safety training, and the maintenance of records.The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors and to any small, medium or large organisation.It applies to those people who operate independently or with limited guidance from others. This includes supervisors and departmental managers.This unit incorporates the requirement, under state and territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, for businesses to take a systematic approach to managing the safety of their workers and anyone else in the workplace.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide information on health, safety and security.
  • 1.1.Explain relevant WHS information to personnel.
  • 1.2.Make all current WHS information readily accessible to staff.
2. Monitor safe work practices.
  • 2.1.Monitor adherence to organisational WHS procedures.
  • 2.2.Monitor ongoing compliance with safe work practices.
  • 2.3.Take prompt action to address non-compliance with procedures and safe work practices.
  • 2.4.Monitor day-to-day effectiveness of WHS practices in maintaining the health, safety and security of personnel.
3. Coordinate consultative arrangements for the management of health, safety and security issues.
  • 3.1.Coordinate the operation of all consultative processes.
  • 3.2.Provide opportunity for staff members to contribute their views on current and future WHS management practices.
  • 3.3.Resolve or refer issues raised through WHS consultation to the appropriate person.
  • 3.4.Provide timely staff and own feedback on WHS management practices to the designated person.
4. Implement and monitor procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks.
  • 4.1.Coordinate scheduled hazard identification activities, ensuring hazards are identified at times designated by legislation.
  • 4.2.Identify any hazards on an ongoing basis during own day-to-day workplace operations.
  • 4.3.React to reports of hazards by other workers, and coordinate and participate in risk assessments.
  • 4.4.Implement any risk control methods or refer to appropriate person if control is outside scope of responsibility.
  • 4.5.Monitor effectiveness of control measures, promptly identify any inadequacies, and resolve or report them to the appropriate person.
5. Implement and monitor health, safety and security training.
  • 5.1.Identify WHS training needs based on regular staff monitoring.
  • 5.2.Make arrangements for fulfilling training needs.
  • 5.3.Monitor effectiveness of training and make required adjustments.
6. Maintain WHS records and reports.
  • 6.1.Complete WHS records and reports accurately and legibly and store according to organisational and legal requirements.
  • 6.2.Use data and reports to provide reliable and timely input into the management of workplace health, safety and security.
  • 6.3.Minimise use of printed materials and maximise electronic transmission and filing of all documents to reduce waste.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF814 SITXWHS401 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ95 SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices Unit of competency