Cert IV OHS - Course
Unit BSBOHS404B
Contribute to the
implementation of
strategies to
control OHS risk
(information sourced
from NTIS website
http://www.ntis.gov.au/)
Description
This unit describes the
performance outcomes, skills
and knowledge required to
contribute to the
implementation of strategies
to control occupational
health and safety (OHS)
risks. No licensing,
legislative, regulatory or
certification requirements
apply to this unit at the
time of endorsement.
Employability Skills
This unit contains
employability skills.
Application Of Unit
This unit applies to
individuals with supervisory
responsibilities for
managing OHS in the
workplace who contribute to
the implementation of OHS
risk controls in the
workplace.
Unit Sector
No sector assigned
Performance criteria
|
Element |
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Performance
criteria |
| 1. |
Develop option/s
for risk control |
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|
1.1 |
Review
hazard
register,
outcomes of
incident
investigations
and risk
assessments
to identify
hazards
requiring
control
action
|
|
1.2 |
Apply
knowledge of
OHS
legislation
and
standards to
develop a
range of
options to
control
specific
risks
in the
workplace
|
|
1.3 |
Apply the
principles
of the
hierarchy of
control
when
developing
risk control
options
|
|
1.4 |
Seek input
from
stakeholders
and
key
personnel
|
|
1.5 |
Seek advice
from
OHS
specialists
and
technical
advisors
where
required
|
|
| 2. |
Select
appropriate option/s
to control risks |
|
|
2.1 |
Review
outcomes of
risk
assessments
to inform
the process
of selecting
option/s to
control
risks
|
|
2.2 |
Prioritise
appropriate
interventions
when
selecting
risk
controls
|
|
2.3 |
Identify
potential
factors
that may
limit
effectiveness
of controls
|
|
2.4 |
Consult with
and involve
workplace
stakeholders
in selecting
appropriate
control
options
|
|
2.5 |
Communicate
recommendations
for risk
control to
stakeholders
|
|
| 3. |
Contribute to
implementation of
controls |
|
|
3.1 |
Seek
appropriate
authority
and relevant
resources to
implement
controls
|
|
3.2 |
Identify and
document
actions
required to
achieve
change
|
|
3.3 |
Consult with
and involve
workplace
stakeholders
in
implementation
of change
|
|
3.4 |
Provide
advice on
the fitting,
use,
maintenance
and storage
of
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE)
|
|
| 4. |
Contribute to
monitoring and
evaluation of
effectiveness of
controls |
|
|
4.1 |
Monitor and
evaluate the
extent of
change as a
consequence
of new
controls, in
consultation
with
stakeholders
|
|
4.2 |
Monitor and
document
compliance
with new
procedures
|
|
4.3 |
Access
workplace
sources of
information
and data
to evaluate
effectiveness
of risk
controls and
to check for
new hazards
introduced
as a result
of controls
|
|
4.4 |
Identify
areas for
further
improvement
in
consultation
with
stakeholders
and action
as
appropriate
|
|
4.5 |
Develop and
document an
improvement
plan
|
|
Skills and Knowledge
Required skills
-
consultation and
negotiation skills to
develop risk management
plans and implement risk
controls effectively
-
culturally
appropriate
communication skills to
relate to people from
diverse backgrounds and
people with diverse
abilities across all
levels of an
organisation
-
evaluation skills to
analyse the
effectiveness of own
performance in
implementing strategies
chosen to control OHS
risks
-
information
management skills to
evaluate OHS data
-
interpersonal skills
to establish rapport and
build networks with a
range of internal and
external stakeholders
-
literacy skills to
prepare reports for a
range of target groups
-
organisational and
time management skills
to sequence tasks and
meet timelines
-
research and data
analysis skills to
assess resources
required to
systematically manage
OHS and to analyse
relevant workplace
information and data
-
research and data
analysis skills to
evaluate interactions
between employees, their
activities, equipment,
environment and work
systems
-
technology skills to
access internal and
external OHS data.
Required knowledge
-
appropriate data
collection methods for
OHS purposes
-
characteristics, mode
of action and
measurement of major
hazard types
-
concepts of risks,
factors that affect risk
and difference between a
hazard and a risk
-
internal and external
sources for OHS
information and data
-
legislative
requirements for:
-
consultation and
communication
-
information and
data collection
-
notification of
incidents
-
record keeping
-
reporting of
incidents
-
specific hazards
-
organisational
culture as it impacts on
the workgroup
-
organisational
policies and procedures
for managing OHS
-
organisational work
processes and structure
-
principles and
practices of systematic
approaches to managing
OHS
-
principles of
incident causation and
injury processes
-
principles of the
hierarchy of control
-
principles, tools and
techniques to identify
and control workplace
hazards and manage risks
in the OHS context
-
relevant
state/territory and
commonwealth OHS
legislation, codes of
practice and standards
-
requirements for
individual fitting, use,
maintenance and storage
of a range of PPE items
-
roles and
responsibilities of
personnel as specified
in relevant OHS
legislation
-
sources of OHS data
-
standard industry
controls for a range of
hazards.
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.
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Hazard
register may
include:
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Hazards
may include :
|
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-
sources of
potential harm
in terms of
human injury,
ill health,
damage to
property, damage
to the
environment, or
a combination of
these,
including:
|
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Risks
may include:
|
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Principles
of the hierarchy of
control may
include:
|
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Stakeholders
may include:
|
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Key
personnel
may include:
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OHS
specialists
may include:
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Technical
advisors may
include:
|
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-
engineers
(design,
acoustic,
safety,
mechanical,
civil)
-
legal
practitioners
-
maintenance
and tradespeople
-
workplace
trainers and
assessors
|
|
Factors
that may limit
effectiveness of
controls may
include:
|
|
-
cultural
diversity
-
language
-
literacy and
numeracy
-
shift work
and rostering
arrangements
-
training
required
-
workplace
culture related
to OHS,
including
commitment by
managers and
supervisors, and
compliance with
procedures and
training
-
workplace
organisational
structures (for
example
geographic,
hierarchical)
|
|
Actions
required to achieve
change may
include:
|
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|
Personal
protective equipment
may include:
|
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|
Workplace
sources of
information and data
may include:
|
|
-
audits
-
Australian
Standards
-
hazard and
incident reports
-
incident
investigations
-
manufacturers'
manuals and
specifications
-
material
safety data
sheets (MSDSs)
and registers
-
minutes of
meetings
-
OHS
legislation
-
reports
-
workplace
inspections
|
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.
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| Overview of
assessment |
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| Critical
aspects for
assessment and
evidence required to
demonstrate
competency in this
unit |
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Evidence of the
following is
essential:
-
contribution
to the
development and
implementation
of risk control
options to
control risks
associated with
hazards in the
workplace or
simulated
environment
-
contribution
to the
monitoring and
evaluation of
the
effectiveness of
risk controls
implemented and
the making of
appropriate
adjustments
where necessary
-
knowledge of
the principles
of the hierarchy
of control.
|
| Context of
and specific
resources for
assessment |
|
Assessment must
ensure:
-
access to
office equipment
and resources
-
access to
relevant
legislation,
standards and
guidelines
-
access to
workplace
documentation.
|
| 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
-
demonstration
of techniques
used to select,
implement,
monitor and
evaluate risk
controls
-
direct
questioning
combined with
review of
portfolios of
evidence and
third party
reports of
on-the-job
performance by
the candidate
-
observation
of the
application of
risk control
techniques
-
oral or
written
questioning to
assess knowledge
of the
principles,
tools and
techniques to
identify and
control
workplace
hazards and
manage risks in
the OHS context
-
review of
communication to
stakeholders of
recommendations
for risk control
-
review of
documented
compliance with
new procedures
-
evaluation of
improvement
plan.
|
| Guidance
information for
assessment |
|
Holistic
assessment with
other units relevant
to the industry
sector, workplace
and job role is
recommended, for
example:
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