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Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS405A
BSBWHS405A
State Code
WE727
WE727
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
26/02/2013
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation and maintenance of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS) as it applies to own work area and job role.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to developing and promoting WHS policy
- 1.1 Apply knowledge of the elements of WHS policy to contribute to the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work area and job role
- 1.2 Seek the contribution and support of others in the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work area and job role
- 1.3 Apply WHS policy to own and others' work areas and job roles, and communicate this to others
2. Contribute to WHSMS planning
- 2.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders relevant to own work area and job role
- 2.2 Apply knowledge of the elements of a plan to contribute to planning as it applies to own work area and job role
- 2.3 Facilitate integration of returntowork and injury-management procedures into the WHSMS plan
- 2.4 Communicate the planning process to others and facilitate their contributions to the plan
3. Contribute to implementing the WHSMS plan
- 3.1 Implement the plan as it applies to own work area and job role
- 3.2 Communicate and explain the plan to others in relation to their roles and responsibilities as specified in the plan
- 3.3 Facilitate the contribution of others to implementing the plan
4. Contribute to evaluating WHS performance
- 4.1 Apply knowledge of elements of WHS performance evaluation processes and methods to contribute to evaluation as it applies to own work area and job role
- 4.2 Communicate and explain evaluation of WHS performance to others and facilitate their contributions to evaluation
5. Contribute to reviewing and improving the WHSMS
- 5.1 Apply knowledge of elements of processes and methods to contribute to the review and improvement of WHS performance as it applies to own work area and job role
- 5.2 Communicate and explain review and improvement of the WHSMS to others and facilitate their contribution
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.
Elements of WHS policy (as appropriate to the nature and scale of the organisation’s risks) may include:
commitment to comply with relevant WHS legislation
commitment to establish measurable objectives and targets to ensure continued improvement aimed at eliminating work-related injury and illness
documenting, implementing, maintaining and communicating the WHS policy to all workers
effective rehabilitation management of work injuries and disease
injury and claims management
making WHS policy available to interested parties
return to work of injured workers
reviewing WHS policy periodically to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the organisation.
WHS legislation may include:
Acts
regulations
codes of practice.
Duty holders may include:
as specified in WHS Acts:
persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace.
Elements of a plan may include:
compliance with WHS legislation
effective injury and claims management
effective rehabilitation management of work injuries and disease
effective return to work of injured workers
identification of hazards and control of risks
objectives and targets, and how and when they will be achieved
who is responsible for what in the plan.
Elements of WHS performance evaluation processes and methods may include:
auditing
complying with WHS legislation
incident investigation
keeping and maintaining records
monitoring effectiveness of risk controls
worker health surveillance.
Elements of WHS policy (as appropriate to the nature and scale of the organisation’s risks) may include:
commitment to comply with relevant WHS legislation
commitment to establish measurable objectives and targets to ensure continued improvement aimed at eliminating work-related injury and illness
documenting, implementing, maintaining and communicating the WHS policy to all workers
effective rehabilitation management of work injuries and disease
injury and claims management
making WHS policy available to interested parties
return to work of injured workers
reviewing WHS policy periodically to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the organisation.
WHS legislation may include:
Acts
regulations
codes of practice.
Duty holders may include:
as specified in WHS Acts:
persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace.
Elements of a plan may include:
compliance with WHS legislation
effective injury and claims management
effective rehabilitation management of work injuries and disease
effective return to work of injured workers
identification of hazards and control of risks
objectives and targets, and how and when they will be achieved
who is responsible for what in the plan.
Elements of WHS performance evaluation processes and methods may include:
auditing
complying with WHS legislation
incident investigation
keeping and maintaining records
monitoring effectiveness of risk controls
worker health surveillance.
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:
approaching WHS management in a systematic way
knowledge of the advantages and limitations of a WHSMS
knowledge of relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
office equipment and resources
relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines
workplace documentation.
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
demonstration of techniques used to manage WHS in the workplace
demonstration of applying WHS legislation in implementing a WHSMS
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of principles relating to hazard identification, hierarchy of control, risk management, and systematic approaches to WHS.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWHS402A Assist with compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS403A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS404A Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS406A Assist with responding to incidents.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
approaching WHS management in a systematic way
knowledge of the advantages and limitations of a WHSMS
knowledge of relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
office equipment and resources
relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines
workplace documentation.
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
demonstration of techniques used to manage WHS in the workplace
demonstration of applying WHS legislation in implementing a WHSMS
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of principles relating to hazard identification, hierarchy of control, risk management, and systematic approaches to WHS.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWHS402A Assist with compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS403A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS404A Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS406A Assist with responding to incidents.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0895 | BSBOHS401B | Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUH35 | BSBWHS405 | Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J346 | BSB41412 | Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety | Qualification |