Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct hazard analysis
Conduct hazard analysis
Unit of competency
National Code
MSMWHS201
MSMWHS201
State Code
AXN86
AXN86
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to conduct a hazard analysis. These are typically called:job safety analysis (JSA)job hazard analysis (JHA)job safety and environmental analysis (JSEA)safe work method statement (SWMS)It is not intended to apply to simpler routine hazard checks, such as ‘Take 5’, Step Back 5x5’, five step or similar.This might be done as an independent activity in order to identify hazards and the appropriate hazard controls, or it might be done as part of a broader process, such as identifying and applying for the permits required for a job. The conducting of a hazard analysis may be required under a safety case, by organisation procedures or simply as being good practice.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Define the context for the hazard analysis
- 1.1 Identify the scope and purpose of the hazard analysis
- 1.2 Access the relevant forms or procedures for conducting a hazard analysis
- 1.3 Identify specialised knowledge which may be required to conduct the hazard analysis
2 Identify hazards
- 2.1 Find out job steps to be undertaken
- 2.2 Identify hazards of job site
- 2.3 Obtain specialised knowledge required
- 2.4 Identify hazards for each job step
- 2.5 Enter information into appropriate forms in accordance with procedures
3 Assess risks
- 3.1 Estimate the potential severity/consequence of each identified hazard
- 3.2 Consider how hazards may cause harm
- 3.3 Estimate the likelihood/possible frequency of harm
- 3.4 Use the organisation’s risk matrix to prioritise each risk
- 3.5 Enter information into appropriate forms in accordance with procedures
4 Control risks
- 4.1 Apply organisation’s risk control procedures
- 4.2 Use the hierarchy of control so that risks are as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)
- 4.3 Specify risk controls
- 4.4 Check the effectiveness of controls
- 4.5 Identify residual risk and implement any additional controls required
- 4.6 Enter information into appropriate forms in accordance with procedures.
5 Monitor and review risk controls
- 5.1 Monitor risk controls and review their effectiveness
- 5.2 Keep records in accordance with procedures
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