Unit of competency Outline
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Manage WHS risks
Manage WHS risks
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS504
BSBWHS504
State Code
AUL12
AUL12
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct work health and safety (WHS) risk management processes.It applies to individuals who manage WHS risks, based on the organisation’s WHS management system (WHSMS), WHS information system (WHSIS) and risk-management approach (as covered in BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk). These individuals will work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Access information and data on WHS hazards and risk management
- 1.1 Identify sources of information and data
- 1.2 Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms are caused
- 1.3 Obtain information and data to determine techniques, tools and processes to assess risk associated with identified hazards, and identify risk control options
2 Prepare to manage WHS risks
- 2.1 Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS and WHSIS to identify WHS risk management requirements
- 2.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements for WHS risk management
3 Develop and implement WHS risk-management processes
- 3.1 Apply techniques, tools and processes to identify hazards, assess associated risks and identify risk control options
- 3.2 Apply knowledge of hazards and risks to select appropriate risk controls
- 3.3 Develop and implement a risk control plan and evaluate risk controls
- 3.4 Carry out hazard identification and risk management according to organisational and legal requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE736 | BSBWHS504A | Manage WHS hazards and risks | Unit of competency |