Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This unit describes OHS requirements applicable for all workers who are responsible for the organisation of OHS arrangements for a work group or area, including coaching.
It is expected that workers will be provided with clear directions, information, instruction, training and appropriate supervision regarding the relevant State/Territory OHS legislation, codes of practice, relevant industry standards, workplace procedures and work instructions.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
handling chemicals and hazardous materials
chemical and or hazardous materials spillage
gases and liquids under pressure
moving machinery
materials handling
working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours
fire and explosion.
Personnel
Appropriate personnel for OHS referrals may include:
employer
supervisor
employees elected as OHS representatives
other personnel with OHS responsibilities.
Participative arrangements
Participative arrangements for OHS management may involve:
making safety suggestions
information sessions on existing or new issues
meetings between employer and employees or representatives
access to relevant workplace information
use of clear and understandable language.
OHS Issues
OHS issues which may need to be raised by workers with designated personnel may include:
recognition of hazards
problems encountered in controlling risks associated with hazards
clarification of understanding of OHS policies and procedures.
OHS Records
OHS records include:
hazard and incident reports
logs/logs sheets
inspection/start up/shut down checklists
injury reports
maintenance records.
OHS Information Sources
Relevant sources of OHS information include:
OHS legislation and codes of practice
industry standards for materials, process, equipment etc
SA/ISO standards
OHS authorities
unions and industry associations
internet, journals, magazines
manufacturer/supplier manuals/specifications
policies and procedures
JSA, risk assessments, HAZOPs
hazard, incident and injury records
training resources
employee information brochures, newsletters etc
OHS reports such as inspections, technical reports.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required skills and knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency. Assessment will occur over a range of situations that will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in MSAOHS200A Work safely, it may be co-assessed with this unit.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
communicate effectively with the work group(s)
proactively promote consultation and participation in the OHS processes
participate in decisions which impact on OHS for their workgroup.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look for knowledge and understanding of:
specific hazard policies and the use of hazard procedures (eg identify, assess, control)
the consultation processes, either general or specific to OHS
OHS information
OHS record keeping
counselling, disciplinary and issue resolution processes.
These aspects may be best assessed using a range of scenarios/case studies/what ifs as the stimulus with a walk through forming part of the response. These assessment activities should cover a range of problems, including new, unusual and extreme situations that may have been generated from the past incident history of the workplace, incidents on similar plants around the world, hazard analysis activities and similar sources.
Assessment method and context
Assessment for this unit of competency will be on a processing plant or in a manufacturing environment.
Simulation may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual workplace and will include walk throughs of the relevant competency components. Simulations may also include the use of case studies/scenarios and role plays.
This unit of competency requires a significant body of knowledge which will be assessed through questioning and the use of 'what if' scenarios both in the workplace (during demonstration of normal operations and walk throughs of abnormal operations) and off the job.
It is expected that this competency may be applicable in combination with other industry, occupation or workplace-specific competencies. In all cases it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
Specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant or manufacturing environment over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs will be required as will a bank of questions that will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions.