Elements and Performance Criteria

common law duties to meet general duty of care requirements
regulations and approved codes of practice relating to hazards in the work area
requirements for establishment of consultative arrangements including those for health and safety representatives, and health and safety committees
requirements for effective management of hazards
requirements for provision of information and training including training in safe operating procedures, procedures for workplace hazards, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control, and emergency and evacuation procedures
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease

administrative
counselling/disciplinary processes
elimination
engineering
housekeeping and storage
issue resolution
OHS records maintenance and analysis
personal protective equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
workplace inspections including plant and equipment

audit and inspection reports
workplace environmental monitoring records
consultation e.g. meetings of health & safety committees, work group meeting agendas including OHS items and actions
induction, instruction and training
manufacturers' and suppliers' information including dangerous goods storage lists
hazardous substances registers
plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
first aid/medical post records

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

detailed knowledge and application of all relevant OHS legislative frameworks
establishment and maintenance of arrangements for managing OHS within the organisations' business systems and practices
identification of intervention points for expert OHS advice
principles and practice of effective OHS management in a small, medium or large business.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.

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
demonstration of techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of OHS policies, information provided on the OHS system, information about the outcomes of participation and consultation provided to employees
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of OHS and OHS legislation
evaluation of OHS induction and training
review of OHS record keeping system.

Guidance information for assessment

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

other OHS units
units from the Diploma of Management.