Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work involves implementing and monitoring OH&S policies and procedures within a work area
Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work conducted in a variety of environments such as:
operational workplace activities
restricted spaces
hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions
day or night operations
Work conducted in large scale, medium or small business situations
Exposure to chemicals, other harmful substances, movements of equipment, goods and vehicles, operation of machinery
OH&S training may include:
induction training
specific hazard training
specific task or equipment training
emergency or evacuation training
Hazard identification and risk assessment may include:
checking machinery/equipment and/or work area before and during work
workplace inspections
housekeeping
audits
job and work system assessment
reviews of OH&S records and registers
maintenance of plant and equipment
Risk control may include:
elimination of the risk
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings
occupational health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees

Source of information/documents may include
Goods identification numbers, codes and manifests
Machine/equipment manufacturer's specifications and instructions
Enterprise operating procedures including:
hazard policies and procedures
emergency, fire and accident procedures
machine/equipment operating procedures
personal safety procedures, including personal protective clothing and equipment
risk/hazard identification and reporting procedures
issue resolution procedures
work instructions
Materials safety data sheets
Codes of practice
Consultative processes for occupational health and safety

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
occupational health and safety
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Consultative processes may involve:
staff members
management
union representatives
industrial relations, OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, including OH&S legislation and codes of practice
apply organisational management systems and procedures to occupational health and safety
apply risk management procedures, including hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
maintain relevant workplace records
convey information in written and oral form

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a job role, such as a unit of competency relating to workplace training

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

the provisions of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice
principles and practices of effective OH&S management
hazards that exist in the workplace
organisational OH&S management systems, policies and procedures
the characteristics and composition of the workforce that may impact on OH&S management

Underpinning skills to:

analyse the work environment in order to identify hazards, assess risks and judge when intervention to control risks is necessary
analyse relevant workplace data to identify hazards, assess risks and evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures
assess the resources needed to apply different risk control measures and make recommendations to management on that basis

Resource implications
Access to occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice
Access to enterprise OH&S policies and procedures
Access to support personnel, engineering controls and personal protective equipment
Access to relevant work areas for identification of hazards and control measures

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

establishing plans
describing consequences
completing tasks
identifying improvements
applying safety precautions relevant to the task
negotiating with staff, contractors and others to implement OH&S procedures
monitoring and reporting on hazards and risk management
recommending improvements to work systems
Recognises and appropriately deals with cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated workplace environment

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)