Unit of competency Outline
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Participate in OHS investigations
Participate in OHS investigations
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBOHS307B
BSBOHS307B
State Code
D0894
D0894
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/07/2008
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
15/07/2008
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in occupational health and safety (OHS) investigations. It includes determining relevant legislation and contributing to any actions to ensure compliance with OHS legislation, codes and standards.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to OHS data collection relevant to an investigation
- 1.1. Obtain information from those involved using appropriate data collection techniques regarding actions and events leading up to, occurring during or after an incident
- 1.2. Identify and access sources of additional information related to an incident
- 1.3. Engage advice from external sources if required
- 1.4. Accompany investigators and provide relevant information during investigations
- 1.5. Attend meetings about OHS investigations
- 1.6. Observe investigative testing and provide copies of the results to relevant others
2. Participate in workplace investigations
- 2.1. Use appropriate techniques when participating in workplace investigations
- 2.2. Review reports on safety incidents, injuries and illnesses
- 2.3. Contact responsible persons and relevant authorities when required
- 2.4. Communicate recommendations arising from investigations to relevant others
accessing information and statistics on accidents and dangerous occurrences
conducting regular, accident or special workplace OHS inspections
engaging the services of an internal or external consultant or specialist OHS practitioner
facilitating the engagement of personnel to conduct specialised testing on hazards in the workplace
investigating workgroup members' complaints thoroughly before presenting them to management or supervisors
anything that may have contributed to the occurrence or severity of the incident, including design decisions
facts about the incident such as:
systems
people
tools
equipment
materials
fixtures
time and nature of any injuries sustained
booklets and publications from statutory authorities
manufacturers' manuals, specifications and instructions
OHS consultation and participation processes
OHS legislation, codes of practice, industry standards and guidelines
OHS related websites
records about hazards identified in the workplace
records about previous actions taken to control hazards
records of risk assessments
rights and responsibilities of those involved in OHS in the workplace
safe work procedures
workplace OHS policies, procedures and agreements
employer representatives, managers and supervisors
external consultants
inspectors from statutory OHS investigative bodies or authorities
internal OHS specialists
OHS representatives conducting workplace investigations for issues raised in the workplace
examination of relevant information and data
inspections
interviews
simulations
timelines of actions and events
conducting regular, accident or special workplace OHS inspections
engaging the services of an internal or external consultant or specialist OHS practitioner
facilitating the engagement of personnel to conduct specialised testing on hazards in the workplace
investigating workgroup members' complaints thoroughly before presenting them to management or supervisors
anything that may have contributed to the occurrence or severity of the incident, including design decisions
facts about the incident such as:
systems
people
tools
equipment
materials
fixtures
time and nature of any injuries sustained
booklets and publications from statutory authorities
manufacturers' manuals, specifications and instructions
OHS consultation and participation processes
OHS legislation, codes of practice, industry standards and guidelines
OHS related websites
records about hazards identified in the workplace
records about previous actions taken to control hazards
records of risk assessments
rights and responsibilities of those involved in OHS in the workplace
safe work procedures
workplace OHS policies, procedures and agreements
employer representatives, managers and supervisors
external consultants
inspectors from statutory OHS investigative bodies or authorities
internal OHS specialists
OHS representatives conducting workplace investigations for issues raised in the workplace
examination of relevant information and data
inspections
interviews
simulations
timelines of actions and events
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
contribution to investigations of OHS issues relating to workplace incidents
knowledge of relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice, standards and guidance material.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to relevant OHS information such as:
organisational policies
standard operating procedures and plans
relevant legislation
regulations
licensing requirements
codes of practice
standards
access to appropriate office equipment and resources
access to relevant internal and external data files.
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
assessment of documentation completed when contributing to OHS investigations
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of basic principles of incident causation
review of reports on safety incidents, injuries and illnesses
evaluation of communications to relevant others about recommendations arising from investigations.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other OHS units.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
contribution to investigations of OHS issues relating to workplace incidents
knowledge of relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice, standards and guidance material.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to relevant OHS information such as:
organisational policies
standard operating procedures and plans
relevant legislation
regulations
licensing requirements
codes of practice
standards
access to appropriate office equipment and resources
access to relevant internal and external data files.
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
assessment of documentation completed when contributing to OHS investigations
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of basic principles of incident causation
review of reports on safety incidents, injuries and illnesses
evaluation of communications to relevant others about recommendations arising from investigations.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other OHS units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8935 | BSBOHS307A | Participate in OHS investigations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE728 | BSBWHS406A | Assist with responding to incidents | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D138 | BSB30707 | Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety | Qualification |