BSBWHS432X — Contribute to organisational mental health response in the context of disruptive events

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What an assessment for BSBWHS432X must cover

44 assessable components: 5 elements (19 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 Establish business risk and potential impact in the context of organisational disruption

1.1Identify internal and external business risks that may contribute to organisational disruption
1.2Evaluate organisational policies and procedures for addressing internal and external business risks
1.3Analyse potential disruption to organisation or work area

2 Contribute to managing psychological health and safety in the context of a disruptive event

2.1Review existing risk register for identified psychological health and safety risks
2.2Identify new psychosocial hazards and changed psychological risks caused by disruptive event
2.3Assess severity of risk associated with new psychosocial hazards and changed psychological risks
2.4Consult with relevant stakeholders and confirm assessment in relation to new psychosocial hazards and changed psychological risks
2.5Identify and evaluate possible risk control measures according to hierarchy of control
2.6Contribute to selecting risk control measures according to organisational and legislative requirements
2.7Support development of a plan for reviewing and evaluating selected risk control measures

3 Contribute to communications and consultation in response to a disruptive event

3.1Support development of a communications and consultation plan for organisation or work area
3.2Contribute to processes for ongoing communication and consultation with employees as workplace circumstances evolve

4 Provide support to employees experiencing psychological distress

4.1Identify signs of psychological distress in employees
4.2Respond to employees showing signs of psychological distress within the scope of own role and according to organisational policies and procedures
4.3Refer employees showing signs of psychological distress to support services and resources according to individual needs
4.4Document support provided according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements

5 Maintain a supportive work environment during organisational disruption

5.1Support processes for introducing employees to the workplace environment in a physically and psychologically safe manner
5.2Contribute to implementing reasonable adjustments for employees experiencing psychological injury according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
5.3Provide support to employees permanently leaving the organisation within the limits of own role and according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements

Performance evidence

identify at least one internal and at least one external business risk, and evaluate the organisational policies and procedures for addressing them, including emergency management plan and crisis management plan
coordinate a risk assessment process for an organisation or work area in response to at least one disruptive event, and contribute to selecting at least three different risk control measures suited to the response
identify at least two different employees showing signs of psychological distress and provide them with support, including advising them of referral options for further support
legislative requirements applicable to disruptive event
obligations in line with roles and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in event

Knowledge evidence

organisational policies and procedures relating to mental health response in disruptive events, including for: - assessing risks associated with psychosocial hazards - documenting mental health support provided - supporting employees permanently leaving the organisation
types of internal and external business risks that may contribute to organisational disruption, including: - strategic risks - compliance risks - financial risks - operational risks
types of organisational disruptive events, including: - public health risks, including epidemics and pandemics - environmental changes and natural disasters - economic and geopolitical disruption - operational disruption, including mergers or acquisitions, litigation, operational transformation and technological developments
WHS legislation, rights and obligations relating to psychological health and safety in the context of organisational disruption, including: - duty of care - due diligence - privacy and confidentiality
difference between hazards, risks and risk controls
hierarchy of control measures
collective processes and powers, including cease works
features of emergency and crisis management plans relevant to psychological health and safety
psychosocial hazards relating to organisational disruption, including: - exposure to physical hazards and environmental conditions - exposure to violence, aggression, traumatic events and discrimination - work demands - lack of support and isolated work - workplace relationships - organisational change management
non work-related stressors with potential to affect psychological health and safety, including: - financial insecurity - balancing work and caring responsibilities - concern for vulnerable family members and friends - change to activities that support psychological health - received threats - domestic and family violence
signs of psychological distress, including: - mood and behavioural changes - unexplained absence from the workplace - changes in social interactions and work participation - self-harm, suicidal ideation or suicide attempt
workplace mechanisms that support psychological health, including: - flexible ways of working, including working remotely and flexible start and finish times - providing access to support services and resources, including professional help and personal leave - providing access to training for employees
methods of accessing resources and support services internally and externally, including: - Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) - publications of key bodies, including Safe Work Australia, World Health Organization and Mental Health First Aid
strategies and techniques to: - manage personal stressors - support work-life balance - have supportive conversations with employees showing signs of psychological distress - create a safe and supportive workplace culture
common reasonable adjustments that support an employee with a psychological injury to continue working or return to work, including adjustments relating to: - work tasks - work hours - location of work - legislative requirements associated with providing reasonable adjustments, including Fair Work legislation and workers compensation legislation

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and critically analyses texts when contributing to work-related psychological health and safety Constructs meaning from texts to assist in promoting work-related psychological health and safety
Oral communication: Presents information and opinions using language and non-verbal features appropriate to audience Asks questions and participates in discussions using listening and questioning to elicit views of others and to clarify or confirm understanding Uses appropriate communication styles and techniques when engaging with employees who are experiencing psychological distress
Teamwork: Collaborates and consults with others to achieve shared goals in psychological health and safety Adapts personal communication style to build trust and positive working relationships and to show respect for the diverse opinions, values and particular needs of others Uses a variety of strategies to promote effective relationships between team members and to foster a supportive culture
Planning and organising: Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating at various levels
Initiative and enterprise: Maintains knowledge of legislative requirements and resources that is current and accurate Assesses opportunities to improve organisational policies and procedures to better support psychological health and safety in the workplace

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