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Implement and maintain the site health and safety management system

Implement and maintain the site health and safety management system

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS027012
State Code
BAK56
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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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
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to implement and maintain the work health and safety (WHS) management system for a site or work group. Personnel work in accordance with health and safety management policies, plans and procedures which incorporate all relevant aspects of WHS legislation and the codes, guidelines, regulations and Australian Standards that apply to the site. This unit assumes that personnel have access to a workplace manager and internal or external expert WHS advice.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental site coordinators, environmental managers and senior environmental officers working in all industry sectors. Note that the term ‘manager’ is used to refer to management of a function, project and /or program and does not necessarily imply line management.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, environmental monitoring and management activities are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Implement requirements for WHS management system
  • 1.1 Ensure WHS responsibilities and duties are documented and accountability processes are in place.
  • 1.2 Ensure WHS policies and procedures are documented and that documents are accessible to all relevant personnel.
  • 1.3 Recognise limits of own expertise and consult manager and/or WHS specialists, as necessary.
2 Implement and maintain participative arrangements for WHS management
  • 2.1 Implement and maintain appropriate participative processes with site personnel and their representatives in accordance with relevant WHS legislation and standards.
  • 2.2 Provide information to site personnel in a format that is accessible and readily understood.
  • 2.3 Deal with and resolve issues raised through participation and consultation promptly and effectively.
  • 2.4 Provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation to site personnel.
3 Implement and maintain WHS risk management processes
  • 3.1 Ensure hazard, incident and injury reporting and investigation processes are in place to meet prevention and legislative requirements.
  • 3.2 Implement a process of hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • 3.3 Ensure risk controls and hazard specific procedures for risk control comply with legislation and the hierarchy of control.
4 Implement and maintain WHS training programs
  • 4.1 Conduct a training needs assessment for site personnel that takes account of legislative requirements, workplace policies and procedures, and risk control requirements.
  • 4.2 Develop and implement training programs to meet the WHS training needs of site personnel.
5 Implement and maintain WHS record keeping system
  • 5.1 Identify and address the legal requirements for record keeping.
  • 5.2 Ensure that records are accurately completed, collected and stored.
  • 5.3 Identify and access sources of WHS information.
6 Initiate and maintain WHS management system improvements
  • 6.1 Collect and analyse information to regularly evaluate WHS management system performance.
  • 6.2 Recognise instances of non-conformance/non-compliance and identify opportunities for improving performance.
  • 6.3 Initiate authorised improvements in consultation with appropriate personnel and update system documentation.
  • 6.4 Monitor the effectiveness of system modifications in consultation with site personnel.
7 Keep management informed about WHS performance
  • 7.1 Provide regular reports about WHS performance, instances of potential/actual non-conformance and incidents and the actions taken in each case.
  • 7.2 Report opportunities and recommendations for system improvements in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 7.3 Report implementation and effectiveness of system modifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7723 MSS027012A Implement and maintain the site OHS management system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF27 MSS027019 Implement and maintain the site health and safety management system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCT5 MSS80216 Graduate Certificate In Environmental Management Qualification