BSBWHS411 - Statutory Supervisor Training

Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

BSBWHS411 covers the skills and knowledge needed to put an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures, and programs into action, as well as to keep track of them to meet legal requirements.

BSBWHS411 is designed for people in supervisory roles who have a good understanding of WHS policies and can use their skills to solve problems by analysing and evaluating information from different sources. These supervisors guide and support others in their work area and have some responsibility for the work outcomes of their team.

Elements & Performance Criteria

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Elements	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Provide information to work team about WHS policies and procedures	1.1 Identify and communicate relevant provisions about WHS laws to work team 1.2 Provide information about organisation’s WHS policies, procedures and programs, and ensure it is readily accessible to work team 1.3 Communicate information about identified hazards and outcomes of risk assessment and control to work team
2. Implement and monitor work team consultative arrangements for managing WHS	2.1 Communicate importance of consultation mechanisms in managing WHS risks to work team 2.2 Apply consultation mechanisms to facilitate work team participation in managing work area hazards, according to organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Contribute to managing issues raised through consultation mechanisms, according to organisational consultation procedures and WHS legislative requirements 2.4 Communicate outcomes of consultation about WHS issues to work team
3. Implement and monitor organisational procedures for providing WHS training to work team	3.1 Identify and document team WHS training needs according to organisational requirements and WHS laws 3.2 Make arrangements to meet WHS training needs of team members in consultation with relevant stakeholders 3.3 Provide workplace learning opportunities to facilitate team and individual achievement of identified WHS training needs
4. Implement and monitor organisational procedures and legal requirements for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks	4.1 Identify and report on hazards in work area according to organisational policies and procedures, and WHS legislative requirements 4.2 Contribute to managing and implementing hazard reports according to organisational policies and procedures, and WHS legislative requirements 4.3 Implement procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control measures according to organisational policies and procedures, and WHS legislative requirements 4.4 Identify and report inadequacies in existing risk controls according to the hierarchy of control measures, and WHS legislative requirements 4.5 Monitor outcomes of reports on inadequacies, as required, to ensure prompt organisational response
5. Implement and monitor organisational procedures for maintaining WHS records	5.1 Complete and maintain WHS incident records of occupational injury and disease in work area according to organisational policies and procedures, and WHS legislative requirements 5.2 Use aggregate information and data from work area records to meet organisational recordkeeping requirements

Foundational Skills

✓

Skill	Description
Reading	Interprets and analyses WHS laws and organisational texts
Writing	Documents organisational WHS policies, procedures and programs according to WHS laws, using structure, layout and language suitable for audienceRecords WHS issues and actions taken according to reporting requirementsPrepares and maintains required records using appropriate structure and vocabulary
Oral communication	Provides WHS organisational information and advice using structure and language suitable for audienceUses questioning and active listening to clarify understanding
Navigate the world of work	Adheres to legal and regulatory responsibilities, and organisational policies and procedures in relation to own WHS role and responsibilitiesKeeps up to date on changes to WHS laws, and related organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role
Interact with others	Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols to facilitate consultation and provide feedbackInitiates and contributes to facilitating consultative role: responding, explaining, clarifying and expanding on ideas and information as requiredCollaborates with others to achieve individual team member and team outcomes
Get the work done	Uses combination of logical planning and intuitive understanding of context to identify relevant information and risks, and to identify and evaluate alternative strategiesUses decision-making processes: sets and clarifies goals, gathers information, and identifies and evaluates choices against a set of criteriaTakes responsibility for reporting WHS risk control inadequaciesUses processes to monitor implementation of WHS organisational procedures

BSBWHS411 – Performance Evidence

The candidate needs to show they can perform the tasks described in this unit by:

Implementing and Monitoring WHS Policies: Putting into action and overseeing the work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures, and programs for a specific work area within an organization.

While doing this, the candidate must:

Communicate WHS Information: Clearly and accurately explain important WHS information to the work team.
Provide Access to WHS Policies: Make sure the work team can easily access WHS policies, procedures, and programs in a format and language they understand.
Follow Procedures: Carry out and monitor procedures in line with WHS legal and organizational requirements, including:
- Consultation and Communication: Ensure there is open discussion and communication on WHS hazards and risks.
- Training and Learning: Identify WHS training needs and support learning opportunities.
- Record-Keeping: Maintain WHS records and use aggregated data on hazards and risk controls.

BSBWHS411 – Knowledge Evidence

To be awarded a passing grade for BSBWHS411, the candidate must also show knowledge of key WHS concepts needed to complete the tasks in this unit, including:

Understanding WHS Laws: Awareness of key parts of national and state WHS laws that apply to the business and how to apply them in the work area.
Organizational WHS Policies and Procedures: Knowledge of policies and procedures for:
- Consulting on WHS issues.
- Identifying hazards and managing risks, including using data and information from the work area.
- Responding to, investigating, and reporting incidents.
Roles and Responsibilities: Understanding the legal duties of managers, supervisors, and workers regarding WHS risk management in the workplace.
Incident Analysis: Knowledge of procedures for analyzing the implications of near misses and incidents.
Consultation Mechanisms: Effective ways to consult with others when managing health and safety risks.
Workplace Learning Opportunities: Features of effective workplace learning, such as coaching and mentoring, that help teams and individuals meet WHS training needs.
Hierarchy of Control Measures: Key principles and steps in the hierarchy of control measures and how to apply them in the work area.

BSBWHS411 – Assessment Conditions

Assessment must follow WHS laws, legal responsibilities, and duty of care requirements for this unit. It should take place in a safe environment that allows the candidate to consistently perform WHS-related tasks and must include access to:

A real or simulated workplace setting.
Workplace equipment and resources.
Examples of documents on workplace safety, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
Relevant WHS laws and organizational documents needed to demonstrate skills.
Opportunities to interact with others.

Those assessing this unit must meet the requirements for assessors as outlined in applicable vocational education and training laws and standards.