Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
External sources of information and data may include:
Australian Safety and Compensation Council
databases with national and state injury data such as National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
employer groups
industry bodies
journals and websites
legislation, codes of practice and standards
manufacturers' manual and specifications
OHS regulatory authorities
OHS specialists
unions
Hazards may include:
source or a situation with a potential for harm in terms of:
injury
ill health
damage to property
damage to the environment
a combination of the above
Workplace sources of information and data may include:
employees
hazard, incident and investigation reports
material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
minutes of meetings
OHS representatives
reports and audits
workplace inspections
Appropriate tools may include:
checklists produced as part of codes of practice
notes or drawings
photographs
tools developed for a specific work environment, situation or hazard
tools provided by external sources or advisors
Stakeholders may include:
employees
health and safety, and other employee representatives
managers
OHS committees
supervisors
Key personnel may include:
managers in related areas
people involved in OHS decision making or who are or affected by OHS decisions
OHS specialists may include:
engineers
ergonomists
occupational hygienists
organisational psychologists
toxicologists
workplace injury and return to work advisors
Equipment may include basic instrumentation such as:
goniometer
humidity measuring devices
light meters
simple gas sampling devices
sound level meters
temperature measuring devices
Strategies may include:
focus groups
interviews
questionnaires
Recognised standards may include:
codes of practice
exposure standards
guidance notes
national and industry standards
OHS regulations
Risks may include:
the chance of something happening that will result in injury or damage which are measured in terms of consequences (injury or damage) and likelihood of the consequence
Risk register may include:
list of:
hazards
location of hazards
people exposed to the hazards

possible control measures and dates for implementation
range of possible scenarios or circumstances under which these hazards may cause injury or damage
results of the risk assessment
Hierarchy of control may include:
eliminating hazards
and where this is not practicable, minimising risk by:
substitution
isolating the hazard from personnel
using engineering controls
using administrative controls (e.g. procedures, training)
using PPE
Personal protective equipment is equipment designed to be worn by a person to provide protection from hazards, and may include:
clothing and footwear
face and eye protection
hand protection
head protection
hearing protection
respiratory protection
Factors with a potential to impact on effectiveness of controls may include:
cultural diversity
geographic location
hierarchical structure
language
literacy and numeracy levels
shift work and rostering arrangements
size of organisation
training required
workplace culture related to OHS including commitment by managers and supervisors and compliance with procedures and training
workplace organisational structures (size of organisation, geographic, hierarchical)
Ethical manner may include:
commercial-in-confidence information and data as appropriate
confidentiality
own currency of knowledge
privacy as appropriate

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:
hazard identification, analysis of the work environment and participation in the development of risk control for selected hazard types
knowledge of relevant OHS legislation (acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material).
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
reports from other parties consulted in identifying hazards and conducting risk assessments.
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
assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of the hazard identification, risk assessment, control and management actions taken
demonstration of techniques used to identify hazards; assess associated risks; control, monitor and evaluate risks
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of characteristics, mode of action and units of measurement of major hazard types
review of control strategies developed for the selected hazard
assessment of reports to stakeholders about the results of workplace measurements and interpretations.
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.