Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee with supervisory responsibilities, to maintain organisation OHS processes |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect any specific workplace risks, hazards and associated safety practices |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Provide information to the work group |
1.1 Clearly and accurately explain to the work group relevant provisions of OHS legislation , standards , codes of practice /compliance codes and guidance material 1.2 Provide information on organisation policies and procedures in a readily accessible manner and clearly explain to the work group 1.3 Explain roles and responsibilities of workplace OHS representatives and OHS committees 1.4 Provide information to the work group, in an accessible and understandable format, on hazards, the outcomes of risk assessments, and required risk controls |
2. Ensure others are able to implement safe work practices |
2.1 Ensure personal protective equipment appropriate to the work is available and functional 2.2 Implement processes to confirm that others in the work group are following safe work practices, and organisation policies and procedures. 2.3 Identify OHS training needs and either address or report these needs to those with control |
3. Implement OHS participative processes |
3.1 Consult with the work group and provide advice in relation to OHS matters relevant to their work 3.2 Ensure OHS issues raised are dealt with promptly, and in accordance with organisation procedures and legislative requirements, or referred to appropriate personnel 3.3 Record outcomes of consultation regarding OHS and promptly communicate these outcomes to the work group |
4. Monitor compliance with work procedures |
4.1 Check work procedures for availability, clarity and completeness, addressing any deficiencies or reporting them to appropriate persons 4.2 Identify and address any deviations from procedures or report to appropriate persons 4.3 Evaluate hazard identification and reporting processes are for effectiveness and address any deficiencies or report to appropriate persons 4.4 Monitor OHS housekeeping practices to ensure that workplace standards are maintained, and take action to address any deficiencies 4.5 Ensure own behaviour is consistent with organisation and work procedures |
5. Implement hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control procedures |
5.1 Ensure hazards are identified and eliminated with residual risk reported according to organisation procedures 5.2 Conduct risk assessments 5.3 Develop control measures, taking account of the hierarchy of control 5.4 Implement and support outcomes of risk assessments and identified risk controls 5.5 Identify and address and/or report deficiencies in OHS risk controls according to organisation procedures 5.6 Identify personal professional limitations and seek expert advice as required |
6. Implement organisation procedures for maintaining OHS records |
6.1 Obtain feedback to ensure that workgroup is aware of organisation reporting requirements 6.2 Review OHS records to confirm that they are completed in an accurate, thorough and timely manner in accordance with legislative and organisation requirements 6.3 Use aggregate information and data from records to identify hazards and monitor risk controls |
7. Implement emergency procedures |
7.1 Obtain feedback to ensure that emergency procedures are available and known by the work group 7.2 Implement processes to ensure that emergency equipment is available and routinely checked for functionality 7.3 Implement processes to ensure that others in the workgroup are able to respond appropriately to emergencies 7.4 Conduct or contribute to investigations to identify cause of emergencies 7.5 Identify and implement or support control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of emergencies |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of assessment : |
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Products that could be used as evidence include : |
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Processes that could be used as evidence include : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Related units : |
Assessment of this unit should address and build on the content of related unit:
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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. Add any 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. |
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OHS legislation includes : |
Commonwealth, state and territory OHS acts and regulations |
Standards include : |
Documents produced by national bodies, OHS regulators or industry bodies, that prescribe preventative action to avert occupational deaths, injuries and diseases Standards are of an advisory nature only, except where a law adopts the standard and thus makes it mandatory They may be called up as evidence in court or other enforcement action |
Codes of practice /compliance codes are : |
Documents generally prepared to provide advice to employers and workers, of an acceptable way of achieving standards Codes of practice/compliance codes may:
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Guidance material : |
Is an advisory technical document, providing detailed information for use by unions, employers, management, health and safety committee members and representatives, safety officers and others requiring guidance Advises on 'what to do' and 'how to do it' Has no legal standing |
Organisation policies and procedures include : |
Policies and procedures underpinning the management of OHS including:
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A hazard is : |
A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these |
Specific safety related hazards may include but are not limited to : |
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Other workplace hazards may include : |
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Risk : |
In relation to any hazard, means the probability and consequences of injury, illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard |
Risk assessments involve analysing a hazard to : |
Identify factors influencing the risk and the range of potential consequences:
And combining these in some way to obtain a level of risk |
Risk controls include : |
The devices and methods to, where practicable, eliminate the hazard or, where this is not practicable, minimise the risk associated with the hazard |
Examples of risks requiring management in a direct client care work environment may include : |
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Personal protective equipment (PPE ) includes : |
Equipment worn by a person to provide protection from hazards, by providing a physical barrier between the person and the hazard and may include:
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Work procedures include : |
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Hazard identification is : |
The process of identifying sources of harm and may be required:
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Reporting processes include : |
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OHS housekeeping practices address items such as : |
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Residual risk is : |
The risk which remains after controls have been implemented |
Hierarchy of control is : |
The preferred order of control measures for OHS risks:
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Expert advice can be obtained from : |
Persons either internal or external to the organisation including:
Other persons providing specific technical knowledge or expertise in areas related to OHS including:
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OHS records may include : |
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Legislative requirements for record keeping include those specified under : |
OHS legislation for:
Privacy legislation |
Emergencies may include any abnormal or sudden event that requires immediate action such as : |
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Emergency equipment is equipment required as part of the emergency response by the organisation and includes : |
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Incidents include : |
Any event that has caused or has the potential for injury, ill-health or damage |
Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable