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Evaluate the WHS performance of organisations

Evaluate the WHS performance of organisations

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS604
State Code
AUH03
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) performance including evaluation of hazard identification and risk management arrangements, processes for monitoring WHS, and the outcomes of WHS management arrangements. It also incorporates assessing and advising on compliance with agreed benchmarks and legislation. It applies to people who apply advanced practical knowledge to coordinate, facilitate and maintain the WHS program in an organisation. NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the organisation’s WHS hazards identification arrangements
  • 1.1 Identify workplace hazard identification activities and compare them with organisational WHS policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Examine products, processes and systems to determine whether hazards of long latency and low frequency/high consequence are included and controlled
  • 1.3 Examine products, processes and systems to determine whether risks to persons other than workers are identified and controlled
  • 1.4 Identify organisational factors that impact on WHS
  • 1.5 Review outcomes of examinations with specialist personnel, if required
2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the organisation’s WHS risk management arrangements
  • 2.1 Evaluate appropriateness of the organisation’s risk assessment tools and processes
  • 2.2 Assess outcomes of risk assessment processes with regard to validity and reliability, and inclusion of all major WHS risks
  • 2.3 Evaluate risk controls for suitability and effectiveness in relation to the organisation’s management of WHS
3 Evaluate the effectiveness of the organisation’s WHS monitoring processes
  • 3.1 Identify organisational processes to monitor the implementation and status of its WHS management
  • 3.2 Evaluate the quality of information and data obtained from the monitoring processes
  • 3.3 Evaluate management’s response to issues identified by the monitoring processes
4 Assess the outcomes of the organisation’s WHS management arrangements
  • 4.1 Evaluate performance indicators, including positive performance indicators (PPIs), to determine whether they provide a true, reliable and timely measure of the effectiveness of the organisation’s WHS management
  • 4.2 Compare reported performance with evidence gathered and document the differences
  • 4.3 Evaluate WHS performance outcomes and document them in a clear and objective manner
  • 4.4 Determine whether arrangements for managing WHS have produced improvement in WHS risk management
5 Assess and advise on the organisation’s WHS compliance with agreed benchmarks and legislation
  • 5.1 Undertake systematic analysis to identify areas of WHS compliance and noncompliance with agreed benchmarks
  • 5.2 Provide advice on compliance with WHS legislation with regard to the organisation’s WHS management arrangements
  • 5.3 Document outcomes of evaluation of compliance and report to key personnel and stakeholders
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE746 BSBWHS604A Evaluate the WHS performance of organisations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA84 BSBWHS613 Evaluate the WHS performance of an organisation Unit of competency