AHCWHS503 — Manage workplace health and safety processes

1 Review and develop workplace health and safety policies and procedures

• 1.1Review current workplace health and safety management plan and program, if applicable
• 1.2Update current, or develop workplace health and safety management plan and program for the workplace in consultation with designated personnel and management
• 1.3Clearly define and allocate workplace health and safety responsibilities and duties and include them in job descriptions and duty statements
• 1.4Identify, seek and allocate financial and human resources for implementing workplace health and safety policies and procedures
• 1.5Provide and explain information on the workplace health and safety procedures

2 Establish and maintain processes to ensure the participation of all employees in the application of workplace health and safety

• 2.1Establish and maintain consultation processes with employees and their representatives
• 2.2Resolve issues raised through participation and consultation
• 2.3Provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation
• 2.4Provide information on injury management and return to work programs

3 Establish and maintain procedures for managing workplace health and safety risks

• 3.1Identify existing and potential hazards and risks according to workplace health and safety records
• 3.2Integrate risk management processes for the ongoing review of risks within systems of work and procedures
• 3.3Monitor activities to ensure that the procedure is effectively adopted
• 3.4Address workplace health and safety hazards and risks at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace
• 3.5Investigate, record and report workplace health and safety incidents according to workplace procedures

4 Plan and manage workplace procedures for dealing with potential emergency events

• 4.1Identify potential emergencies posing risks to the health and safety of workers and the public
• 4.2Develop risk control plans and procedures associated with potential emergency events

5 Establish and maintain a workplace health and safety induction and training program

• 5.1Develop and monitor a workplace health and safety induction program
• 5.2Develop and monitor a workplace health and safety training program
• 5.3Review the workplace health and safety induction and safety training programs
• 5.4Implement improvements to the workplace health and safety induction and safety training programs

6 Establish and maintain a workplace health and safety recordkeeping system

• 6.1Establish and monitor a system for keeping workplace health and safety records
• 6.2Review workplace health and safety recordkeeping system and records
• 6.3Implement improvements to the workplace health and safety recordkeeping system

7 Evaluate and improve the workplace health and safety system

• 7.1Review and assess the effectiveness of the workplace health and safety system
• 7.2Consult with stakeholders to identify improvements to the workplace health and safety system
• 7.3Document improvements to the workplace health and safety system
• 7.4Implement and communicate improvements to the workplace health and safety system

What does an assessment tool for AHCWHS503 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCWHS503 needs to address all 42 unit components: 7 elements with 27 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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