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Develop WHS management system

Develop WHS management system

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMWHS601
State Code
AXN74
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop the work health and safety (WHS) management system at senior management level, in order to meet legislative requirements and to ensure that the workplace is, so far as is practicable, safe and without risks to the health of employees.This unit of competency applies to managers and senior technicians who have a WHS responsibility. It typically applies when a WHS management system is being developed, and could be used for a complete review of an existing WHS management system. Develop means to develop initially, or to further develop/improve or maintain an existing WHS management system.This unit of competency describes WHS requirements applicable for those with managerial responsibilities for development and ongoing management of the WHS management system within the organisation. This may be as a worker or as an owner of a business.This unit of competency applies within an area of managerial responsibility, which may be an entire organisation or department of an organisation. Roles and responsibilities will vary from organisation to organisation.This unit of competency applies to organisations where the WHS system with related policies, procedures and programs may or may not be established. Where the WHS system is established, the unit will relate to the review of the WHS management system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify needs of the WHS management system
  • 1.1 Analyse the workplace to identify needs and workplace factors that may impact on the design of the WHS management system
  • 1.2 Clarify WHS legal obligations in relation to the specific workplace
  • 1.3 Review relevant standards relating to WHS management system
  • 1.4 Identify links with other functional areas and management systems
  • 1.5 Seek input from stakeholders on the design of the WHS management system
2 Review the framework for the WHS management system
  • 2.1 Ensure WHS responsibilities and duties are documented and accountability processes are in place
  • 2.2 Identify and source financial and human resources required for the operation of the WHS management system
  • 2.3 Review WHS policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Ensure implications of any proposed changes to the workplace are identified and addressed
  • 2.5 Recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult WHS specialists as necessary
3 Develop participative arrangements for the management of WHS
  • 3.1 Develop appropriate participative processes with employees and their representatives in accordance with relevant WHS legislation and industry standards
  • 3.2 Provide information on WHS to employees in a format that is readily accessible and understandable
  • 3.3 Promptly and effectively deal with and resolve issues raised through participation and consultation in accordance with procedures for issues resolution
  • 3.4 Provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation in a manner accessible to employees
4 Develop risk management processes
  • 4.1 Develop procedures for hazard, incident and injury reporting and investigation
  • 4.2 Develop procedures for hazard identification, hazard analysis and risk assessment
  • 4.3 Develop hazard specific risk control measures currently in place to meet legal requirements and minimise risk as far as is practicable
  • 4.4 Develop procedures for ongoing control of identified hazards and monitoring of the effectiveness of controls
5 Develop and maintain a WHS training program
  • 5.1 Conduct a WHS training needs assessment for the work group that takes account of legislative requirements, internal policies and procedures, skills of work group and risk control requirements
  • 5.2 Develop and implement a WHS training program to identify and fulfil employee’s WHS training needs as a part of the organisation general training program.
  • 5.3 Coordinate with relevant training experts as necessary
6 Develop and maintain a system for WHS records
  • 6.1 Identify and address legal requirements for record keeping and reporting
  • 6.2 Identify and access sources of WHS information
  • 6.3 Take actions to ensure that records are accurately completed, collected and stored
7 Implement WHS systems, strategies and plans
  • 7.1 Determine WHS priorities in consultation with managers and taking account of participative arrangements in the workplace
  • 7.2 Develop plans for the implementation of WHS strategies
  • 7.3 Monitor and update plans for achievement as required
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