Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

explain clearly and accurately to work team the relevant work health and safety (WHS) information including:

WHS legislative and organisational requirements

identified hazards and outcomes of risk assessment and control

ensure that the team has access to information about WHS policies, procedures and programs in appropriate structure and language

implement and monitor procedures according to organisational and legislative WHS requirements including:

consultation and communications to enable team members to participate in managing WHS risks and hazards

identifying WHS training needs and providing learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring as appropriate to needs

identifying, reporting and taking action on WHS hazards and risks

identifying and reporting inadequacies in existing risk controls and monitoring outcomes to ensure a prompt organisational response

reporting on the cost of WHS training

keeping WHS records

analysing aggregate WHS data to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures in work area.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the legal responsibilities and duties of managers, supervisors, persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) and workers in relation to WHS risk management in the workplace

identify key provisions of relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice that apply to the business and outline how they apply in the work area

explain organisational policies and procedures relating to hazard identification, risk management, fire, emergency and evacuation, incident investigation and reporting

explain the importance of effective consultation mechanisms in managing health and safety risks in the workplace

explain how the hierarchy of control applies in the work area.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced by individuals carrying out work health and safety duties in the workplace and include access to:

an actual workplace or simulated environment

workplace equipment and resources

examples of documents relating to workplace safety, hazard identification and risk assessment

interaction with others.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10