Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a generic approach to identify hazards, and to assess and control occupational health and safety (OHS) risks. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibility for providing a systematic approach to hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control, with the emphasis on elimination or, where this is not possible, minimisation of risk. It also includes conceptual models for understanding the nature of hazards. The unit provides a basis for the hazard specific competencies in BSBOHS505C Manage hazards in the work environment, and BSBOHS506B Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant. This unit is underpinned by BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks, and BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk. A more advanced approach to risk assessment, which identifies the separate elements of risk analysis and risk evaluation, is provided in BSBOHS603B Analyse and evaluate OHS risk. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Access sources of information and data to identify hazards |
1.1. Access external sources of information and data to assist in identifying hazards 1.2. Review workplace sources of information and data to access and assist in identification of hazards 1.3. Seek input from stakeholders , key personnel and OHS specialists 1.4. Conduct formal and informal research to ensure currency of information with workplace issues |
2. Analyse the work environment to identify hazards |
2.1. Define, document and communicate occasions when action for hazard identification is required 2.2. Source tools to assist in analysing potential hazards 2.3. Examine task demands and task environment for impact on the person to identify situations with a potential for injury or ill health 2.4. Examine workforce structure, organisation of work and work relationships to identify situations with a potential for injury or ill health 2.5. Examine work environment for agents with a potential for injury or ill health 2.6. Seek input from stakeholders to clarify and confirm issues |
3. Assess risk associated with hazards |
3.1. Identify factors contributing to risk 3.2. Identify current risk controls for each hazard 3.3. Evaluate adequacy of current controls (if any), taking account of relevant standards and knowledge 3.4. Identify discrepancies between current controls and required quality of control 3.5. Prioritise hazards requiring further control action 3.6. Document method and outcomes of risk assessment |
4. Control risk associated with hazards |
4.1. Develop a range of control options in consultation with stakeholders, taking account of the outcomes of the risk assessment and the hierarchy of control 4.2. Identify potential factors impacting on the effectiveness of controls 4.3. Seek advice from OHS specialists and key personnel if required 4.4. Identify and seek appropriate authority and relevant resources to initiate and maintain controls 4.5. Identify and document actions required to achieve change 4.6. Analyse extent of change and reduction in risk, as a result of controls |
5. Maintain hazard identification and risk control processes |
5.1. Establish and maintain a risk register relevant to the workplace 5.2. Document and communicate risk management procedures to stakeholders and key personnel, as appropriate 5.3. Document and communicate outcomes of risk management processes to stakeholders and key personnel, as appropriate 5.4. Involve stakeholders and operational staff in risk management processes 5.5. Identify situations where OHS specialists may be required |
6. Monitor and review risk management processes |
6.1. Determine frequency, method and scope of review in consultation with workplace stakeholders and key personnel 6.2. Ensure stakeholders and key personnel have input to the review 6.3. Identify areas for improvement in the risk management processes and make recommendations 6.4. Prepare action plans, including allocated responsibilities and timeframes for implementation 6.5. Regularly review effectiveness of risk management processes |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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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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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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External sources of information and data may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Workplace sources of information and data may include: |
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Stakeholders include: |
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Key personnel may include: |
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OHS specialists may include: |
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Workplace issues may include: |
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Occasions when action for hazard identification is required may include: |
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Tools may include: |
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Task demands may include: |
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Task environment may include: |
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Agents may be: |
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Factors contributing to risk may include those associated with: |
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Relevant standards may include: |
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Prioritising hazards requiring further control action may include: |
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Risk assessment includes identification of: |
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Hierarchy of control may include: |
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Factors impacting on the effectiveness of controls may include: |
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Risk register may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Regulation, Licensing and Risk - Occupational Health and Safety |
Co-requisite units
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