BSBWHS414 - Statutory Supervisor Training

Contribute to WHS risk management

BSBWHS414 describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to WHS risk management, which includes the processes for identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards and assessing and controlling the risk relating to those identified hazards.

It involves contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of risk controls according to legislative and organisational requirements.

Elements and 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. Access information and data used to identify hazards, and to assess and control risks	1.1 Access and review current WHS laws relevant to organisation’s hazard identification and risk control processes 1.2 Access workplace sources of information and data to inform hazard identification, risk assessment and risk controls 1.3 Access external sources of information and data to inform hazard identification, risk assessment and risk controls 1.4 Analyse information and data and determine nature and scope of workplace hazards, risk assessment and risk controls 1.5 Confirm information and data with required stakeholders, seeking input from technical and other advisors as required
2. Contribute to identifying risk management requirements and compliance	2.1 Contribute to identifying and complying with requirements of organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk controls 2.2 Contribute to identifying and complying with requirements of WHS laws and guidelines for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk controls 2.3 Identify duty holders, and their roles and responsibilities according to risk management requirements 2.4 Identify tools used by organisational in current hazard identification and risk control processes
3. Contribute to workplace hazard identification	3.1 Contribute to selecting hazard identification tools and techniques according to WHS laws, and risk management requirements 3.2 Use hazard identification tools and techniques to assist with identifying hazards according to risk management requirements 3.3 Contribute to documenting hazard identification processes and results according to risk management requirements 3.4 Apply knowledge of hazards to advise individuals and/or parties about workplace hazards and the harms they may cause
4. Contribute to WHS risk assessment	4.1 Identify individuals and/or parties at risk of exposure to hazards and determine the nature, severity and likelihood of potential harm 4.2 Contribute to applying tools, techniques and processes to identified hazards to assess risk, according to risk management requirements 4.3 Contribute to documenting risk assessment results according to risk management requirements 4.4 Contribute to communicating risk assessment outcomes with workers, contract workers, managers and technical specialists according to risk management requirements
5. Contribute to developing and implementing risk controls	5.1 Contribute to selecting risk controls for identified hazards based on the risk assessment 5.2 Document agreed risk controls according to risk management requirements 5.3 Contribute to developing risk controls according to the hierarchy of control measures and WHS laws 5.4 Contribute to implementing risk controls and seek supervisory advice as required by the circumstances 5.5 Support communication of information on risk controls and actions to required individuals and/or parties
6. Contribute to evaluating effectiveness of risk controls	6.1 Identify requirements for ensuring ongoing effectiveness of risk controls 6.2 Contribute to identifying measures that enable evaluation of effectiveness of risk controls 6.3 Document plan for monitoring effectiveness of risk controls according to organisational policies and procedures 6.4 Present and effectively communicate plan to required stakeholders according to risk management requirements

Foundational Skills

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Skill	Description
Reading	Locates, reviews and interprets WHS legislative and organisational texts and other external information and data
Writing	Uses structure, layout and language suitable for audience to document WHS hazard identification and risk control processesUses appropriate organisational formats and industry-specific vocabulary to document hazards, risks, and risk controls
Oral communication	Uses structure and language suitable for audience to communicate information and contribute ideas about WHS hazard identification and risk control processes
Navigate the world of work	Adheres to legal and regulatory responsibilities, and organisational policies and procedures in relation to WHS hazard identification and risk control processesKeeps up to date with WHS laws, and related organisational policies and procedures relevant to own roleUses appropriate technology in accessing, communicating, and recording information
Interact with others	Identifies what, with whom and how to communicate in the context of advising about hazards, risks and risk controlsCooperates with others as part of WHS hazard identification and risk control processes, and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountabilityCollaborates with others to achieve individual and team outcomesInteracts to develop relationships with operational personnel and consultative groupsSeeks information from others to understand work and work relationships as they relate to hazard management
Get the work done	Applies processes to plan, sequence and prioritise tasks, showing awareness of time and resource constraints and the needs of othersUses decision-making processes in hazard identification and risk control processes: sets and clarifies goals, gathers information, and identifies and evaluates choices against a set of criteriaApplies problem-solving processes, identifying and evaluating several options for action

BSBWHS414 Performance Evidence

The candidate must show they can complete the tasks specified in the unit by:

Identifying Hazards and Controlling Risks: Recognizing at least two different WHS hazards and implementing controls to manage the associated risks.
Evaluating Risk Controls: Reviewing the effectiveness of these risk controls.

For each of these tasks, the candidate must also:

Identify and Apply WHS Information: Understand and use WHS information and data to select and apply appropriate techniques, tools, and processes for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and controlling risks.
Assist in Documentation: Help document the processes used.
Communicate with Relevant People: Share WHS requirements and compliance information with those who need to know.
Follow WHS Requirements: Comply with all WHS rules for hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control.
Identify Duty Holders and Responsibilities: Recognize the WHS duty holders and understand their specific responsibilities.

BSBWHS414 Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must also demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts needed to complete the tasks, including:

Sources of WHS Information: Internal and external sources of WHS information relevant to performance tasks, and how to access them.
WHS Hazard Identification and Risk Management: Understanding the processes for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and controlling risks as specified by:
- WHS laws.
- The organization’s WHS policies, procedures, processes, and systems.
Risk Management Duties: Knowing the roles and responsibilities of different WHS duty holders, as well as how to:
- Choose and use tools and techniques for hazard identification.
- Conduct, document, and communicate risk assessments.
- Assess the effectiveness of risk controls and create a risk control plan.
Hazards vs. Risks: Understanding the difference between workplace hazards and risks.
Common Workplace Hazards: Familiarity with common hazards, their nature, severity, and likelihood.
Risk Control Methods: Knowledge of risk assessments and control measures that help eliminate or reduce risks.

BSBWHS414 Assessment Conditions

The assessment must follow WHS laws, legal responsibilities, and duty of care for this unit. It should be done in a safe environment where the candidate can consistently perform WHS tasks and must include access to:

Workplace equipment, technology, software, and materials needed to access WHS laws and information.
WHS laws, as well as organizational WHS policies, procedures, processes, and systems required to show performance skills.
Case studies or, when possible, real situations.
Opportunities for interaction with others.

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors outlined in relevant vocational education and training laws, standards, or frameworks. for assessors as outlined in applicable vocational education and training laws and standards.