Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Hazard register may include:
a list of hazards
location of hazards
range of possible scenarios or circumstances under which hazards may cause injury or damage
results of the risk analysis related to the hazards
Hazards may include:
sources of potential harm in terms of human injury, ill health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these, including:
biological
chemical
environment
mechanical and/or electrical
physical
psychosocial
radiological
nuclear
Risks may include:
the chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage measured in terms of consequences (injury or damage) and likelihood of the consequence
Principles of the hierarchy of control may include:
eliminating hazards
and where this is not practicable, minimising risk by:
substitution
isolating hazard from personnel
using engineering controls
using administrative controls (such as procedures, training)
using PPE
Stakeholders may include:
community
employees
health and safety, and other employee representatives
managers
OHS committees
supervisors
Key personnel may include:
managers from other areas
people involved in OHS decision making or who are impacted by decisions
OHS specialists may include:
ergonomists
health professionals
injury management advisors
occupational hygienists
Technical advisors may include:
engineers (design, acoustic, safety, mechanical, civil)
legal practitioners
maintenance and tradespeople
workplace trainers and assessors
Factors that may limit effectiveness of controls may include:
cultural diversity
language
literacy and numeracy
shift work and rostering arrangements
training required
workplace culture related to OHS, including commitment by managers and supervisors, and compliance with procedures and training
workplace organisational structures (for example geographic, hierarchical)
Actions required to achieve change may include:
development of new procedures or revision of existing procedures
purchase of equipment or modification of equipment
training
Personal protective equipment may include:
equipment designed to be worn by a person to provide protection from hazards such as:
clothing and footwear
face and eye protection
hand protection
head protection
hearing protection
respiratory protection
Workplace sources of information and data may include:
audits
Australian Standards
hazard and incident reports
incident investigations
manufacturers' manuals and specifications
material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and registers
minutes of meetings
OHS legislation
reports
workplace inspections

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
contribution to the development and implementation of risk control options to control risks associated with hazards in the workplace or simulated environment
contribution to the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of risk controls implemented and the making of appropriate adjustments where necessary
knowledge of the principles of the hierarchy of control.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to office equipment and resources
access to relevant legislation, standards and guidelines
access to 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 select, implement, monitor and evaluate risk controls
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of the application of risk control techniques
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques to identify and control workplace hazards and manage risks in the OHS context
review of communication to stakeholders of recommendations for risk control
review of documented compliance with new procedures
evaluation of improvement plan.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks.