Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify hazards, and to assess and control risks in the work environment. It focuses on the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to control specific hazards in the work environment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Hazards may include noise, light, radiation, hazardous substances, dangerous goods, dusts and fibres, gravity (falls from heights), thermal environment, ergonomic hazards, manual handling, biological or psychosocial hazards or hazards arising from work organisation. Where the use of monitoring equipment is appropriate, useful underpinning skills are provided in BSBOHS406B Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring. This unit differs from BSBOHS504B Apply principles of OHS risk management, which takes a generic approach to risk management and provides required knowledge and skills. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Access sources of information and data about the work environment to identify hazardous tasks or conditions |
1.1. Access external sources of information and data to assist in identifying hazardous tasks or conditions for the selected hazard 1.2. Review workplace sources of information and data to assist in identification of hazardous tasks or conditions for the selected hazard 1.3. Use appropriate tools to identify hazardous tasks or conditions for the selected hazard 1.4. Use appropriate tools to conduct workplace inspections in consultation with stakeholders 1.5. Seek input from stakeholders , key personnel and OHS specialists if required |
2. Analyse the work environment to assess risk |
2.1. Identify and appropriately use equipment and strategies required for basic workplace measurement and monitoring of the selected hazard 2.2. Interpret results of workplace measurements in accordance with recognised standards 2.3. Seek input from stakeholders to clarify and confirm issues related to the selected hazard 2.4. Report results of workplace measurements and interpretations to stakeholders in a format easily understandable by the target group 2.5. Assess risks associated with identified hazards in the work environment in consultation with stakeholders and take into account effectiveness of existing controls 2.6. Identify and prioritise hazardous tasks or conditions requiring control action in consultation with stakeholders, taking account of recognised standards 2.7. Establish and update risk register as appropriate |
3. Control risk associated with hazard |
3.1. Seek information and data from external sources on control options for the specific hazard 3.2. Seek information and data from stakeholders and key personnel on control options for the specific hazard 3.3. Develop and advise a range of control options, in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel, by applying the hierarchy of control , noting that personal protective equipment (PPE) is regarded as the least satisfactory control measure 3.4. Identify factors with a potential to impact on the effectiveness of controls 3.5. Develop control strategy for the selected hazard in consultation with stakeholders 3.6. Communicate outcomes of hazard identification, workplace monitoring and analysis, and the resultant control strategy to stakeholders and key personnel for action as appropriate |
4. Monitor and review effectiveness of control strategy |
4.1. Regularly review effectiveness of control strategy 4.2. Determine frequency, method and scope of review in consultation with workplace stakeholders and in accordance with workplace procedures 4.3. Seek input from stakeholders to review 4.4. Identify areas for improvement in the control of the selected hazard and make recommendations for improvement |
5. Apply professional practice |
5.1. Manage collection of information and data, reporting of outcomes and maintenance of records in an ethical manner 5.2. Identify situations where OHS specialists may be required |
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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Appropriate tools 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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Equipment may include basic instrumentation such as: |
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Strategies may include: |
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Recognised standards may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Risk register may include: |
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Hierarchy of control may include: |
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Personal protective equipment is equipment designed to be worn by a person to provide protection from hazards, and may include: |
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Factors with a potential to impact on effectiveness of controls may include: |
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Ethical manner 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
Co-requisite units |
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