Course Title: Maintain workplace WHS processes

National Element Code & Title:

HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clearly and accurately explain to the work group relevant provisions of WHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance material
1.2 Provide information on organisation policies and procedures in a readily accessible manner and clearly explain to the work group
1.3 Explain roles and responsibilities of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Health and Safety Committees (HSCs)
1.4 Provide information to the work group, in an accessible and understandable format, on hazards, the outcomes of risk assessments, and required risk controls

Performance Criteria:

.1 Ensure personal protective equipment appropriate to the work is available and functional
2.2 Implement processes to confirm that others in the work group are following safe work practices, and organisation policies and procedures.
2.3 Identify WHS training needs and either address or report these needs to those with control

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Consult with the work group and provide advice in relation to WHS matters relevant to their work
3.2 Ensure WHS issues raised are dealt with promptly, and in accordance with organisation procedures and legislative requirements, or referred to appropriate personnel
3.3 Record outcomes of consultation regarding WHS and promptly communicate these outcomes to the work group

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Check work procedures for availability, clarity and completeness, addressing any deficiencies or reporting them to appropriate persons
4.2 Identify and address any deviations from procedures or report to appropriate persons
4.3 Evaluate hazard identification and reporting processes are for effectiveness and address any deficiencies or report to appropriate persons
4.4 Monitor WHS housekeeping practices to ensure that workplace standards are maintained, and take action to address any deficiencies
4.5 Ensure own behaviour is consistent with organisation and work procedures

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Ensure hazards are identified and eliminated with residual risk reported according to organisation procedures
5.2 Conduct risk assessments
5.3 Develop control measures, taking account of the hierarchy of risk control
5.4 Implement and support outcomes of risk assessments and identified risk controls
5.5 Identify and address and/or report deficiencies in WHS risk controls according to organisation procedures
5.6 Identify personal professional limitations and seek expert advice as required

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Obtain feedback to ensure that workgroup is aware of organisation reporting requirements
6.2 Review WHS records to confirm that they are completed in an accurate, thorough and timely manner in accordance with legislative and organisation requirements
6.3 Use aggregate information and data from records to identify hazards and monitor risk controls

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Obtain feedback to ensure that emergency procedures are available and known by the work group
7.2 Implement processes to ensure that emergency equipment is available and routinely checked for functionality
7.3 Implement processes to ensure that others in the workgroup are able to respond appropriately to emergencies
7.4 Conduct or contribute to investigations to identify cause of emergencies
7.5 Identify and implement or support control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of emergencies