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Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process
Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBOHS402B
BSBOHS402B
State Code
D0896
D0896
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/10/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
07/10/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the promotion of consultative arrangements in the workplace by communicating, influencing and consulting as part of a systematic approach to managing occupational health and safety (OHS).No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to procedures to raise OHS issues or request information and data
- 1.1. Identify strategies and tools for individuals or groups to raise OHS issues or request information and data
- 1.2. Implement and communicate to stakeholders and interested parties procedures for individuals and groups to raise OHS issues or request information and data
- 1.3. Identify barriers to individuals or groups seeking OHS information and data or raising issues
- 1.4. Make recommendations to address any identified barriers
2. Contribute to procedures for communicating OHS information and data
- 2.1. Identify with stakeholders, needs for OHS information and data, communication and consultation, including relevant legislative requirements
- 2.2. Provide information and data about OHS to key personnel on a regular basis, in a readily accessible manner and appropriate to the target group
- 2.3. Use formal and informal communication processes to provide information and data about OHS
- 2.4. Identify any barriers to individuals or groups gaining information and data about OHS
- 2.5. Make recommendations to address any identified barriers
- 2.6. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to remove barriers to individuals or groups accessing information and/or data about OHS
3. Communicate OHS information, data and advice effectively to influence management decision making and action
- 3.1. Provide timely and appropriate OHS information, data and advice to stakeholder groups and individuals
- 3.2. Make OHS-related contributions in the form of ideas, information and solutions to influence management decision making and action
- 3.3. Use awareness of the organisation's cultural and industrial environments when dealing with OHS issues
4. Contribute to maintaining OHS arrangements
- 4.1. Provide support and advice to those involved in OHS consultative arrangements
- 4.2. Support the OHS issue resolution process to facilitate timely and equitable resolution of OHS issues
- 4.3. Facilitate OHS consultative processes to meet legislative and workplace requirements
- 4.4. Monitor the effectiveness of OHS consultative and participative arrangements
employee meetings
hazard alerts
informal discussions with team members
input to safety audits, hazard identification and risk assessment processes
intranet or email systems
meetings with health and safety, and employee representatives
OHS committees
suggestion boxes and processes
surveys, checklists
toolbox meetings
employees
health and safety, and other employee representatives
managers
OHS committees
supervisors
clients
community
contractors
visitors
contractual arrangements
language
literacy and numeracy
shift work and rostering arrangements
specific needs of employees
timing of information provision
workplace culture related to OHS
workplace organisational structures (for example geographic, hierarchical)
access to training information and data
hazards that exist in the workplace
manufacturers' manuals and specifications
OHS consultation and participation processes
OHS legislation, codes of practice and guidelines
rights and responsibilities
risk assessments
risk control strategies
safe work procedures
workplace OHS policies and procedures
freedom of information (FOI) legislation
OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
workplace equity, diversity and privacy legislation
audio-visual media, for example video
emails, letters, minutes, memos, reports
group and individual meetings
interviews
newsletters
noticeboards
photographs, maps and plans
signs, posters and brochures
employee and supervisor involvement in OHS activities such as inspections and audits
employee and workgroup meetings
health and safety representatives, and other employee representatives
OHS and other consultative and planning committees
procedures for reporting hazards, and raising and addressing OHS issues
hazard alerts
informal discussions with team members
input to safety audits, hazard identification and risk assessment processes
intranet or email systems
meetings with health and safety, and employee representatives
OHS committees
suggestion boxes and processes
surveys, checklists
toolbox meetings
employees
health and safety, and other employee representatives
managers
OHS committees
supervisors
clients
community
contractors
visitors
contractual arrangements
language
literacy and numeracy
shift work and rostering arrangements
specific needs of employees
timing of information provision
workplace culture related to OHS
workplace organisational structures (for example geographic, hierarchical)
access to training information and data
hazards that exist in the workplace
manufacturers' manuals and specifications
OHS consultation and participation processes
OHS legislation, codes of practice and guidelines
rights and responsibilities
risk assessments
risk control strategies
safe work procedures
workplace OHS policies and procedures
freedom of information (FOI) legislation
OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
workplace equity, diversity and privacy legislation
audio-visual media, for example video
emails, letters, minutes, memos, reports
group and individual meetings
interviews
newsletters
noticeboards
photographs, maps and plans
signs, posters and brochures
employee and supervisor involvement in OHS activities such as inspections and audits
employee and workgroup meetings
health and safety representatives, and other employee representatives
OHS and other consultative and planning committees
procedures for reporting hazards, and raising and addressing OHS issues
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
development and use of a product or products when contributing to the implementation of OHS processes
knowledge of relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice and standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to office equipment and resources
access to relevant legislation, standards, codes of practice and guidelines
access to workplace documentation access to workplace documentation and personnel.
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 techniques used to manage OHS in the workplace
demonstration of the application of OHS legislation in implementing a systematic approach to managing OHS
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of implementation of consultative techniques
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of communication strategies used to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organisation
review of recommendations made to address any barriers to people raising OHS issues or requesting information and data
evaluation of support and advice provided to people involved in OHS consultative arrangements.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
development and use of a product or products when contributing to the implementation of OHS processes
knowledge of relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice and standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to office equipment and resources
access to relevant legislation, standards, codes of practice and guidelines
access to workplace documentation access to workplace documentation and personnel.
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 techniques used to manage OHS in the workplace
demonstration of the application of OHS legislation in implementing a systematic approach to managing OHS
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of implementation of consultative techniques
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of communication strategies used to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organisation
review of recommendations made to address any barriers to people raising OHS issues or requesting information and data
evaluation of support and advice provided to people involved in OHS consultative arrangements.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7790 | BSBOHS402A | Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE725 | BSBWHS403A | Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D568 | ICA50211 | Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games | Qualification |
| D157 | BSB41407 | Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety | Qualification |