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Contribute to implementing WHS management systems

Contribute to implementing WHS management systems

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS415
State Code
OBB05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to implementing a plan for a work health and safety management system (WHSMS) that applies to own role.The unit applies to individuals with responsibilities for contributing to the implementation of an organisation’s WHSMS as part of their work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities in a range of industry and workplace contexts.NOTES1. 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 model WHS laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements.2. The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information.3. For the purposes of this unit of competency ‘safe systems of work’ refers to a formal procedure that results from systematic examination of a task in order to identify all the hazards. It defines safe methods to ensure that hazards are eliminated or, where this is not possible, risks are minimised.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Contribute to developing WHSMS implementation plan
  • 1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS laws and organisational policies and procedures to identify duty holders relevant to own role
  • 1.2 Contribute to identifying elements of WHSMS plan to be implemented relevant to own role
  • 1.3 Record plan according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Communicate plan to others, and integrate their feedback as required
2 Contribute to implementing developed plan
  • 2.1 Implement plan for WHSMS within scope of own role
  • 2.2 Communicate plan to others in relation to their roles and responsibilities as specified in plan, and clarify as required
  • 2.3 Facilitate contribution of others to implement plan
3 Contribute to reviewing WHSMS implementation plan
  • 3.1 Contribute to monitoring safe systems of work according to organisational policies and procedures and within scope of own role
  • 3.2 Contribute to evaluating effectiveness of implemented elements of WHSMS plan and implementation process
  • 3.3 Contribute to adjusting implementation plan as required according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Document and distribute adjusted plan to required personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUH35 BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems Unit of competency