BSBWHS504 — Manage WHS risks

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What an assessment for BSBWHS504 must cover

35 assessable components: 3 elements (9 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 17 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 Access information and data on WHS hazards and risk management

1.1Identify sources of information and data
1.2Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms are caused
1.3Obtain information and data to determine techniques, tools and processes to assess risk associated with identified hazards, and identify risk control options

2 Prepare to manage WHS risks

2.1Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS and WHSIS to identify WHS risk management requirements
2.2Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements for WHS risk management

3 Develop and implement WHS risk-management processes

3.1Apply techniques, tools and processes to identify hazards, assess associated risks and identify risk control options
3.2Apply knowledge of hazards and risks to select appropriate risk controls
3.3Develop and implement a risk control plan and evaluate risk controls
3.4Carry out hazard identification and risk management according to organisational and legal requirements

Performance evidence

access information and data on hazards and how to manage associated risks
identify duty holders and legislative requirements for work health and safety (WHS) risk management
use the organisation’s WHS management system (WHSMS) and WHS information system (WHSIS) to conduct the following risk management processes: • identify hazards and potential hazards • assess the associated risks • identify control options • select suitable options • develop and implement a risk control plan • evaluate risk controls • carry out hazard identification and risk management.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

describe the basic principles of workplace incident, injury and disease causation
explain the meanings of ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ and how they differ
identify formal and informal communication and consultation processes and key personnel related to communication
describe how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on WHS risk and the management of WHS, including: • communication skills • cultural background and diversity • gender • labour market changes • language, literacy and numeracy levels of the workforce • structure and organisation of the workforce, including part-time, casual and contract workers; shift rosters and geographical location • workers with specific needs and limitations • workplace culture in relation to alcohol and other drug use
identify internal and external sources of WHS information and data and how to access them
explain the limitations of generic hazard identification and risk assessment checklists and risk ranking processes
outline methods for providing evidence of compliance with WHS legislation
describe the nature of workplace processes (work flow, planning and control) and hazards relevant to the workplace
describe organisational culture as it impacts on the work team
summarise organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
list other functional areas that impact on the management of WHS
outline the principles and practices of a systematic approach to managing WHS
outline Commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material and other publications relevant to the organisation
outline risk management as a duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings or officers under WHS legislation
describe the roles and responsibilities of individuals and parties under WHS legislation
outline standard industry controls for a range of hazards
identify techniques, tools and processes for identifying health and safety hazards and assessing and controlling the associated risks, including: • hazard and risk checklists • hazard hunts • job safety analyses • manifests and registers, including for dangerous goods, hazardous chemicals and plant • safe work method statements • surveys using questionnaires, interviews and other survey techniques • workplace inspections and walk-throughs.

Foundation skills

Reading: Organises, interprets evaluates and critiques ideas and information in relation to WHS risk management
Writing: Uses industry specific terminology and appropriate formats to draft and develop risk control plans and processes Records results of risk-management processes according to organisational requirements
Navigate the world of work: Monitors adherence to legal, regulatory and organisational rights and responsibilities for self and others in relation to WHS risk management
Interact with others: Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction and taking a leadership role when required
Get the work done: Uses logical planning processes, and an increasingly intuitive understanding of context, to identify relevant information and risks, and to identify and evaluate strategies and resources for risk management planning Sequences and schedules complex activities, monitors implementation, and manages relevant communication in relation to risk management planning Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria Uses common digital systems and tools to locate and store information

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What does an assessment tool for BSBWHS504 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for BSBWHS504 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 9 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 17 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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