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Improve workplace OHS processes

Improve workplace OHS processes

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTOHS601A
State Code
D8383
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit specifies the workplace performance required by an individual who is responsible for the review and improvement of a systematic approach to managing OHS, where there is some autonomy regarding development of policies, procedures and processes, and in the allocation of roles and resources
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect and analyse information
  • 1.1 Identify and access relevant OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and other sources of OHS information and evaluate their relevance to workplace performance
  • 1.2 Analyse other OHS information from a wide range of internal and external sources in relation to organisation needs, including information relating to sustainability issues
  • 1.3 Identify due diligence requirements of management personnel
  • 1.4 Identify relationship of OHS to other functional areas and management processes, including management to achieve a range of sustainable outcomes
  • 1.5 Identify implications for the workplace of any changes in OHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance materials
  • 1.6 Identify OHS implications of proposed changes to the workplace, work processes or work organisation
  • 1.7 Identify valid and reliable indicators of OHS performance in consultation with stakeholders
2. Evaluate information to establish OHS framework
  • 2.1 Evaluate organisation policies and procedures for compliance with legislative requirements and a systematic approach to managing OHS
  • 2.2 Develop and/or implement processes to ensure that OHS responsibilities and duties are documented and accountability processes are in place
  • 2.3 Review processes for specification, design, purchasing and commissioning of new buildings, plant, equipment and work processes within a safe design framework to ensure that OHS issues are addressed
  • 2.4 Analyse information and compare against relevant benchmarks where available
  • 2.5 Document outcomes of analysis and communicate them to key personnel and stakeholders
  • 2.6 Identify resources for effective management of OHS and develop a budget
  • 2.7 Recognise limits of own expertise and seek expert advice as required
3. Initiate improvements
  • 3.1 Determine priorities in consultation with appropriate managers and according to consultative procedures
  • 3.2 Identify potential barriers to improvement
  • 3.3 Develop an OHS plan in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel
  • 3.4 Identify resources required for implementation of plan
4. Maintain improvements
  • 4.1 Establish processes to monitor achievement against the plan and update plans as required
  • 4.2 Monitor effectiveness of the systematic approach to managing OHS on an ongoing basis
  • 4.3 Consult stakeholders and key personnel according to legislative requirements and organisation procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9389 HLTOHS600A Improve OHS processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD463 HLTWHS601A Improve workplace WHS processes Unit of competency
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