Course Title: Contribute to OHS processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: OHTH5650C
Course Title: Contribute to OHS processes
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4209 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Ms Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 20
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee to contribute to OHS processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes |
Element: |
1. Plan and conduct work safely |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Plan work in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance material 2.1 Share information on safe work practices and work procedures with others, including members of the work group where relevant 3.1 Raise OHS issues in accordance with organisation procedures 4.1 Report identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls 5.1 Identify emergency signals and alarms and responded to them appropriately |
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Plan work in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance material
1.2 Identify hazards as part of work planning and work process
1.3 Address identified hazards prior to starting work using judgement within defined scope of responsibilities
1.4 Report residual risk according to organisation procedures
1.5 Report incidents and injuries in line with organisation policies and procedures
1.6 Undertake OHS housekeeping in work area
1.7 Maintain and update own knowledge of OHS issues as they apply to workplace systems, equipment and processes
1.8 Manage own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safely
2.1 Share information on safe work practices and work procedures with members of the work group
2.2 Check the OHS practices of less experienced members of the workgroup
2.3 Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely
2.4 Support members of the workgroup to accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation according to organisation procedures
3.1 Raise OHS issues in accordance with organisation procedures
3.2 Contribute to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities in a constructive manner to improve safety
3.3 Provide assistance to workgroup members to contribute to workplace safety
3.4 Apply knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees
4.1 Report identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls
4.2 Check the workplace for hazards using itemised checklist(s) in accordance with work procedures
4.3 Contribute to risk assessments
4.4 Provide input to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control
5.1 Identify emergency signals and alarms and responded to them appropriately
5.2 Take initial action to control/confine emergency according to organisation procedures, and taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency
5.3 Implement emergency response procedures within scope of training and competence
Details of Learning Activities
Facilitator led HLTOHS300B Participate in OHS Processes:
Safety in the workplace, risks and hazards and maintain a safe workplace via Power Point presentation and classroom discussion and small group activity.
Topic 1: The legislative & organisational framework for OHS: [What is workplace safety? , Laws, regulations & codes of practice and Legal requirements in the workplace].
Topic 2: Risk management :[The “Take 5” approach to risk management , The difference between hazard and risk , Near misses and accidents , Risk Assessment , Risk (hierarchy of ) control , Reporting and Risk management (The Take 5 approach) ].
Topic 3: Safe workplace practices: [Housekeeping , Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) , Managing stress and fatigue , Manual handling , Ergonomics , Handling chemicals, Infection control (introduction), Radiation, and Safety signs ].
Topic 4: Emergency procedures: [Evacuation procures, Fire, Medical emergencies and first aid, Bomb threat and Natural disasters].
Students to gain clinical experience in OHS issues, read HLTOHS300B Learners Guide and complete HLTOHS300B Workbook to prepare for written test. Third party evidence is also completed by the student and the workplace supervisor.
Teaching Schedule
As per timetable issued to students.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Bird. D. & Robinson D (2012) Torres & Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, 10th Ed. W.B. Saunders Company. Philadelphia. |
References
Other Resources
Australian Dental Association Inc (2012) ADA Guidelines for Infection Control, http://www.ada.org.au/dentalProfessionals/publications/guideinfectcont.aspx\
Australian Dental Association Vic Branch (2005) Systematic Operating Procedures A manual for infection control and operational safety for the dental practice. http://www.adavb.net/OrderFromUs/tabid/462/language/en-AU/Default.aspx#fmPWd2bWULhw\
Australian Standards AS/NZS 4815 (2006), which can be accessed via the RMIT Library WebPages
Department of Health and Ageing, Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2010) http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publications/synopses/CD33_InfectionControlGuidelines2010.pdf\
Evolve Website: http://evolve.elsevier.com/Bird/modern\ This website has been set up by the publisher of the textbook, Modern Dental Assisting and offers free student learning resources and is and highly recommended
Hazard Tools: http://www.hazards.org/tools\
Lee, G & Bishop, P (2009) Microbiology and infection control for health professionals 4th Ed, Pearson
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals, medicaments and materials used at your dental practice (Obtained from Dental Supply companies or via web search)
Miller,C & Palenik,M (2005) Infection Control & the management of hazardous materials for the dental team 3rd ed, Mosby
Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ohasa2004273\
RMIT Occupational Health and Safety Videos: www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/set/Videos/OHSLUX\
myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard) OHS Reps @Work: www.ohsrep.org.au\
WorkSafe Victoria: http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au\
Officewise - A guide to health and safety in the office: http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/wsinternet/WorkSafe/Home/Forms+and+Publications/Publications/import_Officewise+-+A+guide+to+health+and+safety+in+the+office\
Overview of Assessment
Identify OH&S issues at the student’s workplace and devise a hazard identification and risk assessment document.
Research codes of practice , OH&S legislation and national industry standards
Review workplace policy and procedures in OH&S
Research and create an emergency evacuation plan
Risk management processes at the student workplace
Create a safety audit checklist and safety action plan
Assessment Tasks
Please Note: Students may apply for, Special Consideration (as per information provided in the Student Handbook) via the RMIT Website http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration\ where they believe factors beyond their control have affected their academic performance.
Special consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date.
Special consideration is not granted automatically on application.
Application for extension of time for submission of work (where the assessment tasks will be submitted within seven days)
Students complete written test, which is comprised of multiple choice and short answer.
Third party evidence is also completed by the student and the workplace supervisor.
A NYC (Not Yet Competent) result for the written test is managed as follows: The feedback sheet will provide the student on what questions where not deemed competent and a meeting is arranged to discuss the result and the student will be provided an "Action Plan" that has been individually customised to the student’s learning outcomes. This may include but is not limited to the provision of supporting written evidence by the student following further research, third party evidence obtained from the student’s employer, re-sitting the written assessment and, or re-enrolment in Unit HLTOHS300B incurring additional fees.
The student with a NYC result is strongly advised to contact the principal teacher to clarify any aspects of the feedback sheet or arrange for a private tutorial.
Please note: Failure to undertake the above mentioned to achieve a CA result for the assessment will result in a student being deemed NYC and requiring result in re-enrolment incurring fees.
Assessment Matrix
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