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Contribute to WHS management system

Contribute to WHS management system

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMWHS400
State Code
AXN79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the work health and safety (WHS) management system.The WHS management system will already have been developed by persons with the relevant specialist knowledge and skills.This unit of competency applies to personnel who are required to implement, monitor and improve the WHS management system within a work group or area. It typically applies to a WHS specialist, or a team leader, supervisor or manager who has particular WHS responsibilities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop and review procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risk
  • 1.1 Access current, relevant information on legislative and industry requirements for hazard identification and risk assessment and control
  • 1.2 Identify gaps in procedures
  • 1.3 Develop workplace procedures to meet requirements
  • 1.4 Involve relevant stakeholders in procedures development
  • 1.5 Review the procedures on a regular basis by consulting stakeholder groups for feedback
  • 1.6 Inform relevant stakeholders and other work groups of any changes and implement changes in the procedures
2 Develop and review incident procedures
  • 2.1 Identify legal and organisation requirements
  • 2.2 Identify gaps in procedures
  • 2.3 Develop workplace procedures for dealing with incidents
  • 2.4 Review the procedures by consulting stakeholder groups for feedback
  • 2.5 Inform relevant stakeholders and other work groups of any changes and implement changes in the procedures
3 Implement and review training program from an WHS perspective
  • 3.1 Identify the legal, organisational and practical requirements for WHS training
  • 3.2 Evaluate the workplace training program for WHS gaps
  • 3.3 Review the program on a regular basis by consulting stakeholders and work groups for feedback
  • 3.4 Take appropriate action to incorporate relevant feedback into the revised program
  • 3.5 Inform relevant work groups of any changes and implement changes in the WHS training program
4 Implement and review WHS recording system
  • 4.1 Identify the legal and organisational requirements for WHS records
  • 4.2 Evaluate the workplace WHS recording system for gaps
  • 4.3 Review the system on a regular basis by consulting stakeholders and work groups for feedback
  • 4.4 Incorporate relevant feedback into the revised system in consultation with stakeholders
  • 4.5 Inform relevant work groups of any changes and implement changes in the management of WHS records
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State Code National Code Title Type
W8257 MSAPMOHS400A Contribute to OHS management system Unit of competency