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Apply ergonomics to manage WHS risks

Apply ergonomics to manage WHS risks

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS607
State Code
AUJ50
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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 apply the principles, processes and methods of ergonomics to work health and safety (WHS) risk management and to the enhancement of WHS related planning and design activities and processes.It applies to individuals who manage WHS risks and who need to consider the role ergonomics should play in this process. These individuals will apply advanced practical knowledge to coordinate, facilitate and maintain the WHS program within an organisation. Working with ergonomists may be required as part of this role.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 Identify WHS hazards and risks whose management could include the application of ergonomics
  • 1.1 Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks
  • 1.2. Apply knowledge of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to identify workplace WHS hazards and riskswhose management could include the application of ergonomics
2 Use ergonomics to address WHS issues
  • 2.1 Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the assessment of WHS risks
  • 2.2. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the development of risk controls
  • 2.3. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the evaluation of risk controls
3 Apply ergonomics in WHS-related planning and design activities
  • 3.1 Identify WHS related planning and design activities and processes
  • 3.2. Identify opportunities for the application of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities
  • 3.3. Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities
  • 3.4. Review and evaluate enhancements to WHS related planning and design activities
4 Ensure ergonomics activities are compliant and appropriate
  • 4.1 Ensure ergonomics activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevantdocuments
  • 4.2 Ensure ergonomics activities comply with relevant workplace processes, procedures, standards and systems
  • 4.3 Apply appropriate ergonomics principles, processes and methods according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skill and knowledge
  • 4.4 Seek advice, support and input from specialists where necessary and appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE749 BSBWHS607A Apply ergonomics to manage WHS hazards and risks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA81 BSBWHS617 Apply ergonomics to manage WHS risks Unit of competency