Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS509 Facilitate the development and use of WHS risk management tools

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS509 Facilitate the development and use of WHS risk management tools

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:

select, develop and modify suitable work health and safety (WHS) risk management tools, in consultation with others, that address the workplace and legal requirements

facilitate the use of WHS risk management tools including:

developing and conducting training for users

consulting on and facilitating logistical arrangements for use

supporting users

use and apply WHS risk management tools and communicate outcomes including:

completing risk management process steps

facilitating logistical arrangements

collating and analysing results and findings

communicating results, findings and outcomes to others

review usefulness and usability of WHS risk management tools and make changes based on the review outcomes.

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:

describe risk management tools, their correct application, use and limitations

identify internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and how to access them

outline the language, literacy and cultural profile of the work team

describe WHS risk management methods, techniques, procedures and processes, including:

correct application and use

limitations

usefulness and usability

summarise the nature of workplace processes (work flow, planning and control) and hazards relevant to the workplace

outline organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

identify other functional areas that impact on the management of WHS

describe techniques, tools and processes for identifying WHS hazards including:

hazard and risk checklists

hazard hunts

job safety analyses

manifests and registers, including for dangerous goods, hazardous chemicals and plant

surveys using questionnaires, interviews and other survey techniques

safe work method statements

workplace inspections and walk throughs

describe tools, techniques and methods to address specific physical or psychosocial risks

outline WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and other instruments issued by WHS regulators and how they apply to the organisation.

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:

relevant WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines

sources of information, data and advice

risk management tools

workplace policies and procedures

case studies and, where possible, real situations

interaction with others.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

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