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Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace

Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS307
State Code
OBB13
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand work health and safety (WHS) laws, and comply with them in one’s own workplace.The unit applies to those who contribute to compliance with WHS laws as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.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.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify WHS legal and compliance framework as it applies to the workplace
  • 1.1 Identify and access current standards and WHS laws relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry
  • 1.2 Apply knowledge of relationship between WHS laws and related documentation to assist in identifying WHS legislative requirements in the workplace
  • 1.3 Identify consequences of non-compliance with WHS laws and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
  • 1.4 Identify duty holders and their role in the workplace
  • 1.5 Identify legal obligations and duties about who to consult with regarding training of workers and health and safety representatives
2. Contribute to WHS legislative compliance
  • 2.1 Assist in monitoring workplace compliance with WHS laws according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Contribute to ensuring that workplace complies with WHS laws
  • 2.3 Identify and report noncompliance with WHS laws to relevant stakeholders according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Identify limits of own expertise and legal duties, and access help and advice when required
3. Maintain current knowledge of WHS laws and publications
  • 3.1 Identify and access sources to keep up to date with WHS laws and WHS-related publications within scope of own role
  • 3.2 Communicate information about relevant legislative changes and publications to others according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUL62 BSBWHS302 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace Unit of competency