BSBWHS308 — Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes

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What an assessment for BSBWHS308 must cover

43 assessable components: 5 elements (19 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Participate in WHS hazard identification in the workplace

1.1Participate in selecting hazard identification methods for the workplace according to organisational policies and procedures
1.2Use selected methods to identify, report and record hazards according to organisational policies and procedures, standards and WHS laws
1.3Provide information and assistance to required personnel during hazard identification process

2 Participate in WHS risk assessment

2.1Participate in selecting suitable risk assessment methods for the workplace according to organisational policies and procedures
2.2Assess and record risks using selected methods according to organisational procedures, standards and WHS laws
2.3Provide information and assistance to required personnel during risk assessment process

3 Contribute to developing and implementing WHS control measures

3.1Obtain organisation records of the outcomes of hazard identifications and risk assessments, and use them to participate in developing risk control options
3.2Identify duty holders according to WHS laws and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
3.3Participate in selecting risk control options using criteria agreed to by work team, and according to organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems
3.4Identify and report factors impeding successful implementation of selected risk control options to determine potential control measures to be implemented
3.5Review and document potential control measures for compliance with relevant WHS laws
3.6Contribute to developing a risk control implementation plan according to the hierarchy of control measures
3.7Provide written information to individuals and duty holders to facilitate implementation of reviewed control measures

4 Contribute to consultative arrangements for hazard identification and risk assessment activities

4.1Assist engaging work team in hazard identification and risk assessment according to organisational WHS consultation and participation policies, procedures and processes
4.2Respond to issues raised according to organisational procedures and processes
4.3Develop plan to encourage others to participate in hazard identification and risk assessment activities, according to organisational policies and procedures

5 Contribute to consultative arrangements for implementing control measures

5.1Assist with implementing consultative processes that engage work team in developing and implementing control measures, according to organisational WHS consultation and participation policies, procedures and processes
5.2Respond to issues raised according to organisational policies and procedures for issue resolution
5.3Promote worker participation in arrangements for implementing control measures

Performance evidence

participate in selecting and using required methods to identify, report and record hazards
assess and record risks for identified hazards
promote and support worker consultation and participation in hazard identification and risk assessment
participate in developing, selecting and implementing risk control options and plans for identified hazards.

Knowledge evidence

work health and safety (WHS) legislative requirements, regulations, codes of practice and standards relating to:
WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
WHS hazard communication, consultation and participation
identifying duty holders
recordkeeping
specific hazard identification, risk assessment and control methods
internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and procedures for accessing them
concept of hazards, risks and risk factors
basic principles of incident causation and injury processes
WHS organisational policies and procedures relating to identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks:
WHS hazards that may be present in the workplace, the harm they can cause and how this harm occurs
types of hazard and risk registers
responding to WHS issues, including risk control options for different hazards and work situations, and suitable risk assessment methods
workplace communication processes for reporting and recording, and plans for sharing information about hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and identifies information from WHS laws, workplace policies, procedures and records
Writing: Uses structure and language appropriate to audience and context in plans, reports and general advice
Oral communication: Presents information and assistance using appropriate industry-specific vocabulary Uses listening and questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
Navigate the world of work: Follows regulatory responsibilities, and organisational policies and procedures in relation to WHS responsibilities Keeps up to date with changes to WHS laws, and organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role
Interact with others: Identifies what to communicate and to whom in a range of contexts Cooperates with others as part of WHS activities and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability Shares information and resources, offers assistance voluntarily and provides feedback when requested Plays an active role in group discussions, paying attention to perspectives of others and encouraging participation
Get the work done: Plans and implements tasks to achieve required outcomes Uses decision-making processes, setting or clarifying goals, gathering information and identifying and evaluating choices against a set of criteria in the WHS risk-management process

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