Course Title: Apply principles of OHS risk management
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: OHTH5587C
Course Title: Apply principles of OHS risk management
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5256 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu, Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359
Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
George Addison
Phone: +613 9925 4547
Email: george.addison@rmit.edu.au
Appointments by email
Nominal Hours: 40
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a generic approach to identify hazards, and to assess and control occupational health and safety (OHS) risks. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBOHS504B Apply principles of OHS risk management |
Element: |
1. Access sources of information and data to identify hazards |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Access external sources of information and data to assist in identifying hazards 1.2. Review workplace sources of information and data to access and assist in identification of hazards 1.3. Seek input from stakeholders , key personnel and OHS specialists 1.4. Conduct formal and informal research to ensure currency of information with workplace issues |
Element: |
2. Analyse the work environment to identify hazards |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Define, document and communicate occasions when action for hazard identification is required 2.2. Source tools to assist in analysing potential hazards 2.3. Examine task demands and task environment for impact on the person to identify situations with a potential for injury or ill health 2.4. Examine workforce structure, organisation of work and work relationships to identify situations with a potential for injury or ill health 2.5. Examine work environment for agents with a potential for injury or ill health 2.6. Seek input from stakeholders to clarify and confirm issues |
Element: |
3. Assess risk associated with hazards |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Identify factors contributing to risk 3.2. Identify current risk controls for each hazard 3.3. Evaluate adequacy of current controls (if any), taking account of relevant standards and knowledge 3.4. Identify discrepancies between current controls and required quality of control 3.5. Prioritise hazards requiring further control action 3.6. Document method and outcomes of risk assessment |
Element: |
4. Control risk associated with hazards |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Develop a range of control options in consultation with stakeholders, taking account of the outcomes of the risk assessment and the hierarchy of control 4.2. Identify potential factors impacting on the effectiveness of controls 4.3. Seek advice from OHS specialists and key personnel if required 4.4. Identify and seek appropriate authority and relevant resources to initiate and maintain controls 4.5. Identify and document actions required to achieve change 4.6. Analyse extent of change and reduction in risk, as a result of controls |
Element: |
5. Maintain hazard identification and risk control processes |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Establish and maintain a risk register relevant to the workplace 5.2. Document and communicate risk management procedures to stakeholders and key personnel, as appropriate 5.3. Document and communicate outcomes of risk management processes to stakeholders and key personnel, as appropriate 5.4. Involve stakeholders and operational staff in risk management processes 5.5. Identify situations where OHS specialists may be required |
Element: |
6. Monitor and review risk management processes |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Determine frequency, method and scope of review in consultation with workplace stakeholders and key personnel 6.2. Ensure stakeholders and key personnel have input to the review 6.3. Identify areas for improvement in the risk management processes and make recommendations 6.4. Prepare action plans, including allocated responsibilities and timeframes for implementation 6.5. Regularly review effectiveness of risk management processes |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, workplace / site visits, simulated workplace learning, online learning via CANVAS and other forms of structured teaching and learning). Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.
Teaching Schedule
The format of this course is for weeks 1-9 a 1.5 hour Lecture, and weeks 10-18 will operate as a 1 hour class.
Your timetable will reflect this.
The course is delivered over one Semester.
Topic Content Delivery:
Lessons 1-4 - Introduction, OH&S Act, OHS regulations, On site Inductions and Coordination plan
Lessons 5 - 8 – SWMS & MSDS, and, Sources of information. Hazards & Communication, Health and safety topics
Lessons 9 -12 Safety walk, Hazard identification, Controlling hazards, Consultation
Lessons 13 -16 - Introduction to plant and equipment safety inspections and reporting including operating licences, Hot work, Provisional improvement Notice, Revision
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Construction Industry OHS pocket book
Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004. Occupational Health & Safety Regs 2007 Any required texts required will be advised in class including Codes of Practice.
Workcover Authority publications and website.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment 1 Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 2 OHS Site Specific Coordination Plan
Assessment 3 Risk Review
Assessment Tasks
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.
You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
Assessment Tasks
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment Handed out wk 1, submit wk 8
Assessment 2: OHS Site Specific Coordination Plan handed out wk 9, submit wk 16
Assessment 3: Review Risk
completed in class under supervision wk 16-17
Assessment Matrix
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT MAP
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Assessment Task 1: Title |
Assessment Task 2: Title |
Assessment Task 3: Title |
1. Access sources of information and data to identify hazards |
1.1. Access external sources of information and data to assist in identifying hazards |
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1.2. Review workplace sources of information and data to access and assist in identification of hazards |
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1.3. Seek input from stakeholders, key personnel and OHS specialists |
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1.4. Conduct formal and informal research to ensure currency of information with workplace issues |
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2. Analyse the work environment to identify hazards |
2.1. Define, document and communicate occasions when action for hazard identification is required |
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2.2. Source tools to assist in analysing potential hazards |
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2.3. Examine task demands and task environment for impact on the person to identify situations with a potential for injury or ill health |
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2.4. Examine workforce structure, organisation of work and work relationships to identify situations with a potential for injury or ill health |
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2.5. Examine work environment for agents with a potential for injury or ill health |
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2.6. Seek input from stakeholders to clarify and confirm issues |
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3. Assess risk associated with hazards |
3.1. Identify factors contributing to risk |
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3.2. Identify current risk controls for each hazard |
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3.3. Evaluate adequacy of current controls (if any), taking account of relevant standards and knowledge |
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3.4. Identify discrepancies between current controls and required quality of control |
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3.5. Prioritise hazards requiring further control action |
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3.6. Document method and outcomes of risk assessment |
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4. Control risk associated with hazards |
4.1. Develop a range of control options in consultation with stakeholders, taking account of the outcomes of the risk assessment and the hierarchy of control |
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2, 3 |
4.2. Identify potential factors impacting on the effectiveness of controls |
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4.3. Seek advice from OHS specialists and key personnel if required |
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4.4. Identify and seek appropriate authority and relevant resources to initiate and maintain controls |
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4.5. Identify and document actions required to achieve change |
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4.6. Analyse extent of change and reduction in risk, as a result of controls |
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5. Maintain hazard identification and risk control processes |
5.1. Establish and maintain a risk register relevant to the workplace |
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5.2. Document and communicate risk management procedures to stakeholders and key personnel, as appropriate |
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1a – 1m, 2, 3 |
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5.3. Document and communicate outcomes of risk management processes to stakeholders and key personnel, as appropriate |
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2, 3 |
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5.4. Involve stakeholders and operational staff in risk management processes |
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5.5. Identify situations where OHS specialists may be required |
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6. Monitor and review risk management processes |
6.1. Determine frequency, method and scope of review in consultation with workplace stakeholders and key personnel |
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6.2. Ensure stakeholders and key personnel have input to the review |
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6.3. Identify areas for improvement in the risk management processes and make recommendations |
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6.4. Prepare action plans, including allocated responsibilities and timeframes for implementation |
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6.5. Regularly review effectiveness of risk management processes |
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Assessment Task 2: Title |
Assessment Task 3: Title |
External sources of information and data may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Workplace sources of information and data may include: |
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Stakeholders include: |
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Key personnel may include: |
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OHS specialists may include: |
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Workplace issues may include: |
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Occasions when action for hazard identification is required may include: |
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Tools may include: |
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Task demands may include: |
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Task environment may include: |
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Agents may be: |
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Factors contributing to risk may include those associated with: |
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Relevant standards may include: |
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Prioritising hazards requiring further control action may include: |
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Risk assessment includes identification of: |
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Hierarchy of control may include: |
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Factors impacting on the effectiveness of controls may include: |
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Risk register may include: |
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Required Skills | |||
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Assessment Task 1: Title |
Assessment Task 2: Title |
Assessment Task 3: Title |
analytical skills to: |
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identify areas for OHS risk improvement |
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1a, 1c |
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1c, 1g |
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research skills to access relevant OHS information and data |
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numeracy skills to carry out simple arithmetical calculations (e.g. % change), and to produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations |
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communication skills to: |
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1a – m, 2, 3 |
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consultation and negotiation skills to develop plans and to implement and monitor designated actions |
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2, 3 |
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project management skills to achieve change in OHS matters |
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organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe |
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1a – m, 2, 3 |
1, 2 3 |
information technology skills to access and enter internal and external information and data on OHS and to use a range of communication media |
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1a-m, 3 |
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Required Knowledge | |||
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Assessment Task 1: Title |
Assessment Task 2: Title |
Assessment Task 3: Title |
organisational behaviour and culture as it impacts on OHS and on change |
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basic physiology relevant to understanding mode of action of physical, biological and chemical agents on the body and how they produce harm |
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basic principles of incident causation and injury processes |
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characteristics, mode of action and units of measurement of major hazard types |
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concept of common law duty of care |
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difference between hazard and risk |
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ethics related to professional practice |
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how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS, for example: |
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8a, 8b |
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8a, 8b |
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8a, 8b |
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8a, 8b |
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8a, 8b |
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8a, 8b |
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internal and external sources of OHS information and data |
9a, 9b, 9c |
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language, literacy and cultural profile of the workgroup |
8a, 8b |
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legislative requirements for OHS information and data, and consultation |
9c, 10 |
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limitations of generic hazard and risk checklists, and risk ranking processes |
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methods of providing evidence of compliance with OHS legislation |
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nature of workplace processes (including work flow, planning and control) and hazards relevant to the particular workplace |
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organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup |
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organisational OHS policies and procedures |
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other function areas that impact on the management of OHS |
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principles and practices of systematic approaches to managing OHS |
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professional liability in relation to providing advice |
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requirements under hazard specific OHS legislation and codes of practice |
5, 9c, 10 |
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risk as a measure of uncertainty and the factors that affect risk |
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roles and responsibilities under OHS legislation of employees, including supervisors and contractors |
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standard industry controls for a range of hazards |
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state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation (acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material) including prescriptive and performance approaches and links to other relevant legislation such as industrial relations, equal employment opportunity, workers compensation, rehabilitation |
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structure and forms of legislation including regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material |
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types of hazard identification tools, including job safety analysis (JSA) |
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Critical Aspects of Evidence |
Describe how assessments meet the critical aspects of evidence |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to: |
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Evidence of the following is essential: |
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AT2 requires the student to identify a range of tools for use, and AT3 requires the student to create one that is business specific. |
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AT2 requires the student to identify a range of tools for use, and AT3 requires the student to create one that is business specific. |
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AT2 requires students to research, consult upon, and agree upon options for controlling risk, and AT3 requires students to identify alternative options for control improvement. |
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The student develops, implements and makes suggestions for improvement of products in AT2 and AT3. |
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The student demonstrates knowledge of compliance frameworks generically in AT1 and related to their systematic approach in AT2. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Describe how assessments meet the context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure: |
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The student will complete all work in a simulated workplace environment. Students will be given access to a real worksite in AT3. |
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AT2 and AT3 require the student to use workplace documentation to complete risk management processes. |
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AT2 and AT3 require access to office equipment and resources to complete planning and reporting activities. |
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AT1, AT2 and AT3 provide access to or the platform for research of frameworks to support systemic approaches to OHS management. |
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