BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
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BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes Date this document was generated: 27 May 2012
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and
knowledge required to participate in workplace
occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect
workers own health and safety, and that of others.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification
requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit This unit applies to individuals who require a fundamental
knowledge of OHS to carry out their own work which
may be in a defined context under direct supervision or
with some individual responsibility. This unit has broad
applicability across industries and workplace contexts.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the Performance criteria describe the performance needed to
essential outcomes of a demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold
unit of competency. italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the
required skills and knowledge section and the range
statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent
with the evidence guide.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Work safely 1.1. Follow established safety procedures when
conducting work
1.2. Carry out pre-start systems and equipment checks in
accordance with workplace procedures
2. Implement workplace 2.1. Identify designated persons for reporting queries
safety requirements and concerns about safety in the workplace
2.2. Identify existing and potential hazards in the
workplace, report them to designated persons and
record them in accordance with workplace
procedures
2.3. Identify and implement workplace procedures and
work instructions for controlling risks
2.4. Report emergency incidents and injuries to
designated persons
3. Participate in OHS 3.1. Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections or
consultative other consultative activities
processes 3.2. Raise OHS issues with designated persons in
accordance with organisational procedures
3.3. Take actions to eliminate workplace hazards or to
reduce risks
4. Follow safety 4.1. Identify and report emergency incidents
procedures 4.2. Follow organisational procedures for responding to
emergency incidents
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Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
literacy skills to interpret safety signs, symbols and notices
problem-solving skills to analyse options in an emergency situation.
Required knowledge
responsibilities of employers and employees under relevant health and safety
legislation
emergency procedures including procedures for fires and accidents
commonly used hazard signs and safety symbols.
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment
Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and Evidence of the following is essential:
evidence required to demonstrate accurately following all relevant safety procedures
competency in this unit
identifying and reporting hazards to designated
personnel
knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
knowledge of relevant materials, equipment and
work processes.
Context of and specific resources for Assessment must ensure:
assessment safety processes, hazards and risk are relevant to the
area of work
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
direct questioning combined with review of
portfolios of evidence and third party workplace
reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of documentation identifying and reporting
emergency incidents
Guidance information for Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the
assessment industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended,
for example:
other units related to the work environment
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Range Statement
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. Bold italicised
wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Safety procedures may include: completing required documentation
local, state and federal legislation
Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
National Health and Medical Research Council
guidelines
following OH&S guidelines relevant to
workplace
maintenance and use of cleaning apparatus in a
work environment, such as;
disposing of spilled substances, dangerous
products, 'sharps' and waste correctly
maintaining stocks of cleaning equipment
(eg. disposable gloves, liquid repellent
aprons, disinfectant)
sterilising and/or disposing of cleaning
equipment
using appropriate cleaning equipment to
clean spillages and breakages
wearing protective clothing, protective eye
wear when in contact with body fluids or
chemicals that may splash
using and storing toxic and hazardous materials
correctly
keeping workplace clean and tidy
office practice manual
displaying health and safety brochures,
magazines and other material
undergoing operator training when using new
equipment or processes
special guidelines in a medical setting:
RACGP Code of Practice for the
Management of Health Information in
General Practice
RACGP Entry Standards for General
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RANGE STATEMENT
Practices
RACGP Sterilisation/Disinfection
guidelines for General Practice
Designated persons may include: designated health and safety officers
health and safety representatives
supervisors
managers
team leaders
other persons authorised or nominated by the
enterprise or industry
Hazards may include anything potential harm in terms of human injury or ill
which is a source of: health
damage to property
damage to the environment
potential harm in terms of human injury or ill
health including:
toxic or hazardous materials
hazardous work processes
unsafe work practices
hazardous equipment
unstable personnel
potential harm in a medical setting:
blood
breakage / spillage
drug hold-ups
needle sticks
medical emergencies (eg. Falls, bleeding,
seizures, fainting, collapses, panic attack,
psychosis)
spread of infection
potential sources of infection:
breakages
contaminated waste
patients with colds, flu and other infectious
diseases
sharps (eg. needles, scalpel blades)
spillage
used dressings, bandages and equipment
unsterilised/poorly sterilised equipment and
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RANGE STATEMENT
work surfaces
unwashed hands
Risk is: the chance of something occurring that will
result in injury or damage
Emergency incidents may accidents
include: emergency situations
fire
flood
sudden illness
incidents
external threats
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector
Competency field
Competency field Regulation, Licensing and Risk - Occupational Health and
Safety
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units
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