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Analyse and evaluate OHS risk

Analyse and evaluate OHS risk

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBOHS603B
State Code
D0914
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
31/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct a formal risk assessment comprising analysis and evaluation of occupational health and safety (OHS) risk. It has been designed to be consistent with the Australian Standard, AS/NZS 4360: 2004 Risk management.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define parameters of the OHS risk study
  • 1.1. Access information and data on the hazard identification process and the context of the OHS risk
  • 1.2. Establish the scope of the OHS risk study
  • 1.3. Divide the activity to be analysed into logical and manageable elements
  • 1.4. Define and document the method of OHS risk analysis
2. Analyse the OHS risk of a task or process
  • 2.1. Clarify the nature of the hazard including the process of injury or damage
  • 2.2. Identify the need for further information using monitoring activities
  • 2.3. Communicate information and data about the OHS risk to stakeholders
  • 2.4. Consult and involve a range of stakeholders in the analysis
  • 2.5. Identify and evaluate existing controls and their effectiveness, taking account of relevant standards
  • 2.6. Determine specific scenarios to be considered
  • 2.7. Determine the range of possible consequence/s from the various scenarios
  • 2.8. Determine the likelihood of the occurrence of the consequence/s
  • 2.9. Undertake steps to ensure comprehensive analysis of information, data and techniques
  • 2.10. Rank OHS risks in order of level of risk
  • 2.11. Consult OHS specialist advisors if required
3. Evaluate OHS risk of a task or process
  • 3.1. Access and reference relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards
  • 3.2. Consult stakeholders in determining criteria for OHS risk evaluation
  • 3.3. Compare outcomes of OHS risk analysis with criteria to identify risks requiring further risk control and risks deemed as low as reasonably achievable
  • 3.4. Document process and outcomes of analysis and evaluation in a manner that is accessible and facilitates understanding by stakeholders
  • 3.5. Document outcomes to include explanation of the legal ramifications of decision making based on risk prioritisation
source or situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill health, damage to property or the environment, or a combination of these

activities
controls currently in place
internal and external factors that impact on OHS risk
level of documentation required
stakeholders
workplace

activities, job role, area, location to be analysed
who will use the output and for what purpose
why it is being done

air monitoring
medical monitoring
noise monitoring

mode/s of action of the hazard causing injury or damage
outcomes of OHS risk analysis

customers/users of the product or process
employees and their representatives
managers, including boards of management
the community

actions implementing risk management decisions
monitoring
programs or policies
re-evaluation and compliance with decisions

Australian and industry standards
codes of practice and guidance material
common law duty of care
current knowledge
current practice
legislation

engineering modelling
experience with enterprise, own/other industries
past records
published literature
research within exposed groups
specialist and expert groups

broad consultation
multidisciplinary focus groups
processes and techniques used by specialists, such as modelling, fault tree and Hazard and Operability Studies (HazOps)
questionnaires
structured interviews

engineers
ergonomists
occupational hygienists
safety professionals
occupational health practitioners
psychologists
people skilled in applying advanced risk analysis processes, such as modelling, fault tree, HazOps and Management Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT)
toxicologists

description of methods used
groups involved/consulted
description of consequences and their likelihood
information and data used in estimates
assumptions
effectiveness of existing controls
uncertainty in analysis
factors affecting level of risk
further information/data and/or investigation required

criteria determined
descriptions of method used to determine the criteria
groups consulted/involved
list of risks and schedule for action
statement of the legal ramifications of decision making based on risk prioritisation

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

OHS risk analysis and evaluation of a number of tasks as part of an OHS risk management process, either in an actual workplace, simulation exercise or scenario
products developed for management of these OHS processes
how these products were developed
use of the products
knowledge of pertinent sections of relevant Australian and other standards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to actual workplace/s and stakeholder groups
access to office equipment and resources
access to relevant legislation, standards and guidelines
access to workplace documentation
access to reports from other parties consulted in conducting risk analysis and evaluation.

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 identify, analyse, evaluate, control and monitor 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
review information and data communicated to stakeholders about the OHS risk
evaluation of ranking of OHS risks
assessment of comparison of outcomes of OHS risk analysis with criteria
review of documentation of process and outcomes of analysis and evaluation of OHS risk of a task or process.

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
C7804 BSBOHS603A Analyse and evaluate OHS risk Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE745 BSBWHS603A Implement WHS risk management Unit of competency