PPMWHS402 — Identify, assess and control work health and safety risk in own work

1 Identify hazards and assess risk associated with a product or system of work

• 1.1Map production processes of the product or system of work
• 1.2Identify hazards at each stage of the production process
• 1.3Analyse the hazards, systematically, to identify risk of injury, illness or damage arising from the hazard
• 1.4Identify factors contributing to the risk
• 1.5Assess and evaluate the product or system of work against provisions of relevant workplace health and safety legislation, standards, codes of practice, compliance codes or guidance material
• 1.6Consult potential users of the product or system of work

2 Control the risk of a product or system of work

• 2.1Develop risk controls based on the hierarchy of control
• 2.2Design fail-to-safe action into the product or system of work where there is a high consequence of workplace health and safety risk, to minimise the impact of possible failure or defect
• 2.3Monitor product or work system development as it evolves to identify new hazards and to manage any developing risk
• 2.4Use a risk register to document residual risk and recommended actions to minimise risk
• 2.5Recognise personal professional limitations and seek expert advice as required
• 2.6Communicate the risk management process and resultant risk register to those who may use or interact with the product or system of work
• 2.7Document hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes, and make available to those who may be affected

3 Identify hazards and assess risks in own work

• 3.1Identify and access sources of workplace health and safety information
• 3.2Identify and eliminate hazards, and report residual risk according to workplace procedures
• 3.3Use a risk register to document residual risk and actions to minimise risk based on the hierarchy of control

4 Control risk in own work

• 4.1Check work practices follow documented work procedures
• 4.2Confirm work planning and conduct takes account of residual risk register
• 4.3Identify, address and/or report deficiencies in risk controls
• 4.4Maintain workplace health and safety records as required
• 4.5Recognise personal professional limitations and seek expert advice as required

What does an assessment tool for PPMWHS402 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PPMWHS402 needs to address all 46 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PPMWHS402?

Auditori pulls the current release of PPMWHS402 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PPMWHS402 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PPMWHS402 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PPMWHS402, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.