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Evaluate an organisation's OHS performance
Evaluate an organisation's OHS performance
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBOHS609B
BSBOHS609B
State Code
D0920
D0920
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
31/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make judgements as a consequence of an occupational health and safety (OHS) audit and to evaluate an organisation's arrangements for identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks, and monitoring and improving the effectiveness of the management of OHS and compliance against agreed benchmarks.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate effectiveness of systematic approaches to identifying OHS hazards
- 1.1. Identify workplace hazard identification activities being undertaken and compare them with organisational 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 minimised
- 1.3. Examine products, processes and systems to determine whether risks to persons other than employees are identified and minimised
- 1.4. Identify organisational factors that impact on OHS
- 1.5. Review outcomes of the evidence gathering with specialist personnel, if required
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of systematic approaches to OHS risk management
- 2.1. Evaluate appropriateness of the organisation's risk assessment tool/s and processes
- 2.2. Assess outcomes of the risk assessment process for validity, reliability and inclusion of all major OHS risks, in particular demonstrated use of risk assessment methods in the organisation
- 2.3. Evaluate risk controls for suitability and effectiveness in relation to the organisation's systematic management of OHS
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of systematic OHS monitoring processes
- 3.1. Evaluate the scope of organisational processes to monitor the implementation and status of systematic approaches to managing OHS
- 3.2. Evaluate the quality of information and data obtained from the monitoring processes
- 3.3. Evaluate the managerial level of response to the issues raised in the monitoring process in relation to the level of risk
4. Assess whether the OHS management approaches have produced improved performance
- 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 OHS management approaches to reducing OHS risk
- 4.2. Compare reported performance with evidence gathered and document differences
- 4.3. Evaluate outcomes of performance and document them in a clear and objective manner
5. Assess and advise on organisational OHS compliance against agreed benchmarks
- 5.1. Undertake systematic analysis to identify areas of OHS compliance and non-compliance with benchmarks
- 5.2. Provide advice on the impact of legislation and standards on the selection, suitability and implementation of a range of OHS performance interventions
- 5.3. Document outcomes of evaluation of compliance and report to key personnel and stakeholders
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Hazards may include:
source or situation with a potential for harm in terms of:
human injury or ill health
damage to property
damage to the environment
or a combination of these
Hazards of long latency may include:
conditions, illnesses and other health risks that result from longer term exposure to specific triggers such as:
chemicals
noise
radiation
psychosocial factors
Hazards of low frequency/high consequence may include:
high impact events that may result in very serious injury, death or multiple death situations that occur rarely such as:
explosions
fires
building collapses
Persons other than employees may include:
contractors
customers/clients
neighbourhood or local community members
visitors to premises
Organisational factors may include:
authority
geographical spread of sites
nature of hazards and level of risk
other management systems requiring interface or integration with management of OHS
participatory arrangements
reporting structure
roster and shift arrangements
supervision structure
workplace culture including industrial relations and safety culture
workforce structure such as:
labour hire
contractors
part-time and casual workers
cultural diversity
Specialist personnel may include:
external consultants specialising in specific areas of OHS such as:
safety engineering
ergonomics
hygiene
toxicology
psychology
occupational health
specialist staff within government agencies offering assistance in specialist or problem areas within OHS
Benchmarks may include:
industry specific standards
OHS management system standards
organisation's business plan
specific legislation
Key personnel and stakeholders may include:
boards of management and shareholders
customers/clients
employees and other parties across a range of levels and roles including health and safety representatives and OHS committee members
management, persons in control of the workplace, supervisors
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Hazards may include:
source or situation with a potential for harm in terms of:
human injury or ill health
damage to property
damage to the environment
or a combination of these
Hazards of long latency may include:
conditions, illnesses and other health risks that result from longer term exposure to specific triggers such as:
chemicals
noise
radiation
psychosocial factors
Hazards of low frequency/high consequence may include:
high impact events that may result in very serious injury, death or multiple death situations that occur rarely such as:
explosions
fires
building collapses
Persons other than employees may include:
contractors
customers/clients
neighbourhood or local community members
visitors to premises
Organisational factors may include:
authority
geographical spread of sites
nature of hazards and level of risk
other management systems requiring interface or integration with management of OHS
participatory arrangements
reporting structure
roster and shift arrangements
supervision structure
workplace culture including industrial relations and safety culture
workforce structure such as:
labour hire
contractors
part-time and casual workers
cultural diversity
Specialist personnel may include:
external consultants specialising in specific areas of OHS such as:
safety engineering
ergonomics
hygiene
toxicology
psychology
occupational health
specialist staff within government agencies offering assistance in specialist or problem areas within OHS
Benchmarks may include:
industry specific standards
OHS management system standards
organisation's business plan
specific legislation
Key personnel and stakeholders may include:
boards of management and shareholders
customers/clients
employees and other parties across a range of levels and roles including health and safety representatives and OHS committee members
management, persons in control of the workplace, supervisors
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
application of OHS risk control within a collaborative environment
products developed for effective application of knowledge and skill in applying OHS risk controls
how these products were developed
use of these products
knowledge of nature and use of information and data that provides valid and reliable results on performance of OHS management processes (including PPIs) and limitations of other types of measures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to organisation documentation, information and data
access to workplace, including personnel involved in areas be evaluated.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
demonstration of techniques used in reviewing the organisation's OHS performance
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of roles and responsibilities under OHS legislation of employees including supervisors, contractors, OHS inspectors
evaluation of the organisation's risk assessment tool/s and processes
evaluation and documentation of performance outcomes
review of report developed to document outcomes of evaluation of compliance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBOHS608B Conduct an OHS audit.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
application of OHS risk control within a collaborative environment
products developed for effective application of knowledge and skill in applying OHS risk controls
how these products were developed
use of these products
knowledge of nature and use of information and data that provides valid and reliable results on performance of OHS management processes (including PPIs) and limitations of other types of measures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to organisation documentation, information and data
access to workplace, including personnel involved in areas be evaluated.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
demonstration of techniques used in reviewing the organisation's OHS performance
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of roles and responsibilities under OHS legislation of employees including supervisors, contractors, OHS inspectors
evaluation of the organisation's risk assessment tool/s and processes
evaluation and documentation of performance outcomes
review of report developed to document outcomes of evaluation of compliance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBOHS608B Conduct an OHS audit.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7810 | BSBOHS609A | Evaluate an organisation's OHS performance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D728 | FNS60811 | Advanced Diploma of Integrated Risk Management | Qualification |
| D721 | FNS50811 | Diploma of Integrated Risk Management | Qualification |
| D186 | BSB60607 | Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety | Qualification |