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Identify, assess and control OHS risk in own work

Identify, assess and control OHS risk in own work

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTOHS456B
State Code
D8384
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
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit specifies the workplace performance required by a technician or specialist in addressing OHS risk, to ensure their own safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by their work
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify hazards and assess risk associated with a product or system of work
  • 1.1 Map the life cycle of the product or system of work
  • 1.2 Identify hazards at each stage of the life cycle
  • 1.3 Systematically analyse the hazards to identify risk of injury, illness or damage arising from the hazard
  • 1.4 Identify factors contributing to the risk
  • 1.5 Assess and evaluate the product or system of work against provisions of relevant OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes or guidance material and sustainability issues
  • 1.6 Consult potential users of the product or system of work
2. Control the risk of a product or system of work
  • 2.1 Develop risk controls based on the hierarchy of control
  • 2.2 Where there is a high consequence OHS risk, design fail-to-safe action into the product or system of work to minimise the impact of possible failure or defect
  • 2.3 Monitor product or work system development as it evolves to identify new hazards and to manage any developing risk
  • 2.4 Use a risk register to document residual risk and recommended actions to minimise risk
  • 2.5 Recognise personal professional limitations and seek expert advice as required
  • 2.6 Communicate the risk management process and resultant risk register to those who may use or interact with the product or system of work
  • 2.7 Document hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes and make available to those who may affected
3. Identify hazards and assess risks in own work
  • 3.1 Identify and access sources of OHS information
  • 3.2 Identify and eliminate hazards, reporting residual risk according to organisation procedures
  • 3.3 Use a risk register to document residual risk and actions to minimise risk based on the hierarchy of control
4. Control risk in own work
  • 4.1 Ensure work practices follow documented work procedures
  • 4.2 Ensure work planning and conduct takes account of residual risk register
  • 4.3 Identify and address and/or report deficiencies in risk controls according to organisation procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain OHS records as required
  • 4.5 Recognise personal professional limitations and seek expert advice as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9387 HLTOHS456A Identify, assess and control OHS risk in own work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD314 HLTWHS456A Identify, assess and control WHS risk in own work Unit of competency
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