Modification History
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the risk management responsibilities of an employee with supervisory responsibilities on a work site. It includes the requirements for: providing information to work groups; applying and monitoring participative arrangements, providing risk training, identifying hazards, assessing risks, controlling risks and the maintaining of risk management records.
Unit Replaced
This unit replaces part of the unit MNQTL02 Implement monitor and report on the site risk management processes associated with occupational health and safety and environment.
Links outside this unit
The work covered in this unit is relevant to AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk Management.
Application of the Unit
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Pre-Requisites
Employability Skills Information
The required outcomes described in this Unit of Competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Qualification Summary for the qualification in which this Unit of Competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria |
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Performance Criteria |
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Provide information to the work group. |
1.1 |
Accurately explain relevant provisions of legislation and codes of practice to the work group. |
1.2 |
Provide information on the organisation's risk management policies, procedures and programs to the work group in a readily accessible manner. |
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1.3 |
Regularly provide and clearly explain information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and control to the group. |
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2 |
Apply and monitor participative arrangements. |
2.1 |
Explain the importance of effective consultative mechanisms in managing risk. |
2.2 |
Conduct and monitor consultative procedures to facilitate participation of work groups in managing work area hazards. |
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2.3 |
Promptly deal with issues raised through consultation in accordance with organisational consultation procedures. |
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2.4 |
Record and promptly communicate the outcomes of consultation over risk management issues to the work group. |
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3 |
Apply and monitor the procedures for providing training. |
3.1 |
Systematically identify risk management training needs in line with organisational requirements. |
3.2 |
Make arrangements, in consultation with relevant individuals, to meet risk management training needs of team members. |
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3.3 |
Provide workplace learning opportunities and coaching and mentoring assistance to facilitate team and individual achievement of identified training needs. |
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3.4 |
Identify and report costs associated with provision of training for work team for inclusion in financial planning. |
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4 |
Apply and monitor procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks. |
4.1 |
Identify and report hazards and risks in the work area in accordance with risk management and related policies and procedures. |
4.2 |
Action team members hazard reports promptly in accordance with organisational procedures. |
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5 |
Apply and monitor the procedures for controlling risks. |
5.1 |
Apply procedures for controlling risk using the hierarchy of controls and organisational requirements. |
5.2 |
Identify and report inadequacies in existing risk control measures in accordance with hierarchy of controls. |
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5.3 |
Monitor outcomes of reported inadequacies where appropriate to ensure a prompt organisational response. |
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6 |
Apply and monitor the procedures for maintaining records. |
6.1 |
Ensure accurately completion and maintenance of risk management records of incidents in the work area in accordance with organisational requirements. |
6.2 |
Use aggregate information and data from work area records to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures in work area. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Critical Aspects of Evidence
The evidence required to demonstrate this competency must be relevant to work site operations. In addition to satisfying the requirements of all elements, performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, evidence must include demonstration of:
knowledge procedures, requirements and instructions to apply the site risk management system on a work site
implementation of procedures and techniques for the efficient and effective application of the site risk management system on a work site, while complying with site health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements. This will include:
apply the site's management systems and procedures to risk management in the work site
identify and comply with risk management legal and organisational requirements
apply site procedures to identify hazards in the workplace
apply site procedures for assessment and control of risk associated with those hazards in accordance with the hierarchy of control
provide specific clear and accurate information and advice on workplace hazards to work group
provide appropriate supervision of work group.
Required Knowledge
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit to the standards of performance required in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. Assessment requires evidence of the ability to identify and explain the purpose of:
relevant legislation from all levels of government that effect business operations, especially as they apply to occupational health and safety, the environment, development, trade practices, consumer protection, financial failure, damage to property and equipment, anti-discrimination, employment, industrial relations, professional incompetence
legal responsibilities of employers, supervisors and employees in the workplace
site policies and procedures relating to hazard management, fire emergency, evacuation, incident and accident investigation and reporting
relevance of consultation as a key mechanism for improving workplace risk management
principles and practices of risk management
characteristics and composition of the workgroup.
Required Skills
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit. Assessment needs to obtain evidence of the ability to:
analyse skills to identify hazards and assess risks in the work area
data analysis skills including:
incident monitoring
environmental monitoring
evaluation of effectiveness of risk control measures
assessment skills to assess resources required to apply risk control measures
literacy skills for comprehending documentation and interpreting risk management requirements
coaching and mentoring skills to provide support to colleagues
ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities.
Concurrent Assessment and Interdependence of Units
This unit may be assessed with other relevant units according to specific work site requirements.
Prerequisite Units
There are no prerequisite units for this unit.
Resource Implications
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular work sites may differ due to work site conditions, equipment availability, equipment/plant types and different contexts.
Consistency in Performance
To ensure consistency of performance this unit may be assessed over a period of time and a range of work site conditions. Local site factors will influence the breadth of evidence required to demonstrate the competency. .
Context for Assessment
This unit should be assessed in the work environment where possible. Some assessment events may be conducted under simulated conditions where issues of safety and/or environmental damage are limiting factors.
All assessments must be valid, reliable, fair, flexible and sufficient evidence should be accumulated to demonstrate the required competence.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Method of assessment
Appropriate methods of assessment for this unit will usually include:
observation of process and procedures
oral and/or written questioning of required knowledge and skills
testimony from supervisors, colleagues, clients and or other appropriate persons
a portfolio of documentary evidence.
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a period of time and/or in a number of locations, any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons.
Questioning should be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and the requirements of the unit of competency.
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
The following range of variables is subject to site specific operations, but is not limited to the following details. Site procedures, regulations and occupational health and safety and other relevant legislation apply to all elements and performance.
Risk is the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequence and likelihood.
Risk management is the culture, processes and structure that are directed towards the effective management of potential opportunities and adverse risk.
Risk management may be applied to:
statutory compliance
occupational health and safety
environment
quality
property security
business risks, such as:
credit management
capital expenditure
sales and marketing
finance and accounting.
Relevant legislation and codes of practice may include:
award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments
relevant legislation, regulations and permits from all levels of government that affects business operations, such as:
occupational health and safety
environmental
development consents
trade practices and consumer protection
equal opportunity
industrial relations
anti-discrimination
common law duty of care
relevant industry codes of practice.
The policy is the statement of over all intent and direction of the organisation in respect of the specific area of managerial responsibility.
Organisation's Risk Management policies and procedures may include:
risk management policy
site procedures and work instructions for hazard identification
site procedures and work instructions for risk assessment, selection and implementing of risk control measures
site incident (accident) investigation requirements
site risk audits and investigations requirements
site consultative arrangements for employees in work area
site hazard report procedures
site operating procedures and instructions
site emergency and evacuation procedures
site purchasing policies and procedures
site plant and equipment maintenance and use instructions
site hazardous substances use and storage procedures and work instructions
site dangerous goods transport and storage procedures and work instructions
site occupational health and safety arrangements for on site contractors, visitors and members of the public
site first aid provisions/medical practitioner contacts and attention instructions
site access procedures and instructions.
Hazard is a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss.
Risk identification is the process of determining what can happen, why and how.
Risk assessment is the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation.
Risk analysis is a systematic use of available information to determine how often specified events may occur and the magnitude of their likely consequences.
Risk evaluation is the process used to determine risk management priorities by comparing the level of risk against predetermined standards, target risk levels or other criteria.
Risk treatment is the selection and implementation of appropriate options for dealing with risk.
Risk management processes are the systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the task of establishing the context, identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and communicating risk.
Consultation would typically include:
regulatory authorities
tenderers
project managers
contractors
employees
community
customers
suppliers.
Monitor is to check, supervise, observe critically, or record the progress of an activity, action or system on a regular basis in order to identify change.
Identifying hazards and assessing risk may occur through activities such as:
workplace inspections in area of responsibility
consulting work team members
housekeeping
risk audits and review of audit reports
daily informal employee consultation and regular formal employee meetings
checking equipment before and during work
review of health, safety, environmental, quality and other risk related records.
Organisational consultation procedures may include:
formal and informal meetings
health and safety committees
other committees, such as, planning and purchasing
involvement of employees in management and planning meetings
early response to employee suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management
counselling/disciplinary processes.
Procedures for controlling risk may include:
removing the cause of the risk at its source (eliminating the hazard)
selecting control measures in accordance with the hierarchy (i.e. work through the hierarchy from most effective to least effective)
job/process/workplace re-design
consultation with employees and their representatives.
Risk management records may include:
audit and inspection reports
hazard registers
risk analysis records
risk treatment reports
minutes of meetings (risk management, occupational health and safety, environmental etc)
induction, instruction, training and assessment
manufacturer's and supplier's information
dangerous goods and hazardous substances registers
plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
first aid/medical records
major incident and emergency response instructions
emergency contact lists
financial records
contract documents.