BSBWHS631 — Apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks

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43 assessable components: 5 elements (22 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Identify WHS hazards to be addressed by occupational hygiene

1.1Identify and evaluate relevant WHS laws, organisational policies and procedures relating to occupational hygiene
1.2Use workplace WHS information to identify exposure to WHS hazards that could give rise to worker ill health
1.3Apply knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, skills and techniques to identify workplace WHS hazards to be addressed through occupational hygiene
1.4Determine and document sources of exposure to identified hazards
1.5Identify and document situations where WHS specialists and other advisers may be required according to organisational policies and procedures

2 Assess identified occupational hygiene risks

2.1Select and use occupational hygiene equipment and techniques for assessing occupational hygiene risks relating to identified hazards according to organisational policies and procedures
2.2Analyse and interpret results of assessments according to organisational policies and procedures, and exposure standards
2.3Consult with specialists as required according to organisational policies and procedures to inform recommendations
2.4Report results of risk assessments, interpretations and recommendations to required personnel

3 Design and implement risk controls

3.1Apply the hierarchy of control measures when assisting with design of risk controls for assessed risks
3.2Analyse information and data to identify deficiencies in existing risk controls
3.3Implement suitable new risk controls and assist in providing remedial advice about existing risk controls according to organisational policies and procedures
3.4Ensure effective consultation with, and participation of, required internal personnel
3.5Access external sources of information and data, WHS specialists and other advisers as required about nature and level of health hazards, risks and risk controls

4 Monitor, evaluate and modify risk controls

4.1Monitor and evaluate risk controls to address risks relating to occupational hygiene in consultation with required personnel
4.2Modify risk controls in consultation with required personnel
4.3Identify and document training needs associated with risk controls and arrange training in consultation with required personnel
4.4Make recommendations about future arrangements for monitoring and evaluating risk controls

5 Confirm occupational hygiene activities are appropriate

5.1Confirm that occupational hygiene activities comply with required WHS laws
5.2Confirm that occupational hygiene activities comply with required organisational procedures, processes, standards and systems
5.3Apply appropriate occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge
5.4Seek advice, support and input from specialists and other advisers as required and appropriate

Performance evidence

apply occupational hygiene principles, processes, skills and techniques in managing at least two different work health and safety (WHS) hazards that present occupational hygiene risks to workers, using: - workplace WHS information - knowledge of WHS laws, and organisational policies and procedures relating to occupational hygiene - knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, processes, skills and techniques - the hierarchy of control measures to design and implement risk controls - seek specialist input or advice during at least one of these activities.
assess occupational hygiene risk associated with these WHS hazards
monitor, evaluate and modify risk controls relating to occupational hygiene
ensure occupational hygiene activities are legislatively and organisationally compliant and appropriate.

Knowledge evidence

WHS laws relating to occupational hygiene, including roles and responsibilities of persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) or officers under WHS laws
exposure standards and other standards and guidelines used in occupational hygiene, including their limitations and practical applications
occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills, techniques and methodologies
characteristics of WHS hazards and risks addressed by occupational hygiene, their effects on people and how these effects occur
common risk controls for a range of environmental hazards and associated occupational hygiene risks, their effectiveness and their limitations
organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems relating to occupational hygiene and the performance evidence
key principles, uses and components of the hierarchy of control measures in managing risks associated with occupational hygiene, including: - nature and scope of risk controls - requirements for selecting personal protective equipment (PPE), and limitations of its use
key concepts, processes and procedures for applying occupational hygiene in managing WHS risks: - sources of environmental hazards and routes of exposure to them - sources of occupational disease and its prevention - risks addressed by occupational hygiene - developing, implementing and evaluating occupational hygiene risk controls - methods for occupational hygiene assessments and investigations - training, education, roles, functions and skills of occupational hygienists - types, purposes, functions and uses of occupational hygiene equipment - requirements for individual training and instruction in risk controls, including in the use of PPE - workplace processes, activities, jobs and tasks relevant to occupational hygiene
roles and functions of specialists, including occupational hygienists, occupational medicine physicians, other medical doctors and toxicologists
procedures for working with occupational hygiene specialists and other WHS personnel to control WHS risks.

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies, interprets and analyses legislative and organisational texts relevant to occupational hygiene activities
Writing: Matches style and content of report writing to purpose, audience and organisational reporting requirements Drafts and develops required documents using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure and organisational conventions
Oral communication: Presents information and ideas using language appropriate to audience Uses questioning and active listening to seek information and confirm understanding
Numeracy: Uses equipment to take measurements Selects from and applies a range of mathematical strategies to interpret and analyse measurements Uses oral and written mathematical language and representation to communicate test results
Navigate the world of work: Keeps up to date on changes to WHS laws relevant to own role and responsibilities, and considers their implications when negotiating, planning and undertaking work Contributes to the work of others in occupational hygiene contexts
Interact with others: Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes Selects and uses suitable conventions and protocols to build and maintain relationships with people who can provide external specialist support
Get the work done: Uses logical planning processes and understanding of context in identifying hazards and managing risks addressed by occupational hygiene Uses systematic and analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations: sets goals, gathers relevant information, identifies and evaluates options against agreed criteria, and seeks input and advice from others before taking necessary action Identifies potential of new approaches to enhancing work practices and outcomes in relation to application of occupational hygiene risk controls Uses digital systems and tools to access, record, organise, analyse and display information

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