Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Hazard identification tools, techniques, processes and methods may include:
analysis of injury and claims statistics
audits
body mapping
checklists for hazard identification
consultation with workers, clients or other users
identification of employee concerns, such as through a hazard reporting system
input of managers, OHS representatives, OHS committee and others through consultative processes
interviews
investigations
job safety analyses
material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
monitoring and measurement
observation
review of past incidents, incident and hazard reports, hazardous substances and dangerous goods registers, plant and maintenance records
review of research and industry literature
review of technical standards and other information sources
simulations
timelines of actions and events
use of incident models
workplace processes such as 'walk through', surveys and inspections
Hazards may include:
sources of potential harm in terms of human injury, ill health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these, including:
biological
chemical
environment
mechanical and/or electrical
nuclear
physical
psychosocial
radiological
Persons conducting workplace inspections or testing may include:
employers
internal or external consultants
OHS specialists and testers such as:
audiologists
ergonomists
health professionals
occupational health professionals
occupational hygienists
safety engineers
safety professionals
toxicologists
OHS technical advisors such as:
engineers (design, acoustic, safety, mechanical and civil)
maintenance and tradespeople
safety representatives
workplace assessors with experience in language or disability issues
Sources of information may include:
audits
employer groups
hazard, incident and investigation reports
industry bodies
legislation, standards, manufacturers' manuals and specifications available at the workplace
minutes of meetings from incident investigations
MSDSs and registers
OHS professional bodies
OHS specialists
other manufacturers' manuals and specifications
regulatory authorities (for codes of practice, legislation)
reports
standards, from Australia or overseas
unions
websites, journals and newsletters
workplace inspections
Risk assessment tools may include:
aids that may be included in:
legislation
codes of practice
standards
guidelines
or other relevant documentation
checklists
Risk register may include:
a list of hazards, their location and the people exposed to them
a range of possible scenarios or circumstances under which these hazards may cause injury or damage
nature of injury or damage that could be caused
results of a risk assessment
possible control measures for implementation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
collection of information about workplace hazards and contribution to the identification of hazards in a workplace
contribution to a risk assessment for hazards identified in the workplace
knowledge of relevant state/territory/ commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice, standards and guidance material.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to relevant information on compliance requirements such as:
organisational policies, standard operating procedures, procedures and plans
relevant legislation, regulations, licensing requirements, codes of practice, standards
access to relevant internal and external data files
access to appropriate computer resources needed for the management of identification and rectification of breaches in compliance requirements.
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:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of the application of hazard identification and risk assessment techniques in the workplace
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of consequences and likelihood of risks associated with hazards in the workplace
review of research into OHS hazards and their associated risks
assessment of documentation completed when identifying hazards and assessing risks
evaluation of preparations undertaken to plan how OHS issues will be resolved.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other OHS units.