Course Title: Participate in OHS processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: OHTH5651C
Course Title: Participate in OHS processes
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3202 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: 03/ 3941 1412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sue Fatone
Phone 03/ 9341 1406
Fax 03/ 9341 1401
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
There is no pre-requisites required for this unit.
Course Description
Participate in OHS processes in the health industry
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes |
Element: |
1. Plan and conduct work safely |
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Identify hazards in the work area, and take action taken to control risk
1.2 Report residual risk according to organisation procedures
1.3 Carry out pre-start checks as required according to work procedures
2.1 Use personal protective equipment correctly and maintain when required
2.2 Follow work procedures and workplace instructions for ensuring safety when planning and conducting work
2.3 Report incidents and injuries to designated personnel
2.4 Undertake OHS housekeeping in work area
2.5 Manage own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safely
3.1 Make a constructive contribution to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other OHS consultative activities
3.2 Raise OHS issues with designated personnel according to organisation procedures
3.3 Provide input to improve workplace OHS systems and processes, according to organisation procedures, to eliminate hazards or reduce risk
3.4 Maintain and update own knowledge of OHS issues as they apply to workplace systems, equipment and processes
4.1 Identify and report emergency situations
4.2 Follow organisation procedures for responding to emergencies
4.3 Apply knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees
Details of Learning Activities
Facilitator led HLTOHS200A 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 complete and submit class worksheet.
Clinical experience in OHS issues in the students workplace.
Self managed research of written report and completion of Oral Presentation (via Power Point)
Oral Presentations, students gain information of OHS issues in other dental practices during the oral presentations.
Students to complete and submit Reflection Feedback of Oral presentations.
Teaching Schedule
Block 1, Day 3 OHS Lecture Morning Session (09:00 to 13:00 - 4 hours)
Four hour facilitator led classroom based lecture program via Power Point presentation, classroom discussion, small group activities and submission of completed OHS worksheet.
Topic 1: The legislative & organisational framework for OHS:
- What is workplace safety?
- Laws, regulations & codes of practice
- 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
- 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
- Safety signs
Topic 4: Emergency procedures:
- Evacuation procures
- Fire
- Medical emergencies and first aid
- Bomb threat
- Natural disasters
Block 2, Day 2 Students OHS oral presentations Session (09:00 to 15:30 - 6.5 hours)
Students present their OHS oral presentations of their dental practice, post oral presentation class
Students complete and submit Reflection Feedback of Oral presentations
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Bird. D. & Robinson D (2012) Torres & Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, 10th Ed. W.B. Saunders Company. Philadelphia. |
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Scheller, C. (2006) Basic Guide to Dental Instruments Blackwell Munksgaard Oxford |
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Zwemer, T.J. (1998) Mosby’s Dental Dictionary, Mosby Inc., Sydney |
References
Other Resources
Australian Dental Association Inc (2008) 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/
Video 1 An introduction Video 2 Emergency procedures
Video 3 Evacuation Video 4 Slips, trips and falls
Video 5 Risk management Video 6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Video 7 Eye safety Video 8 First aid
Video 9 Electrical safety Video 10 Chemical safety
Video 11 Lifting and carrying Video 12 Bullying
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
A variety of assessments are incorporated in this unit of competency including:
• Observation in the work place
• Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by: traditional or online (computer-based) assessment or written assignments/projects
• Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
• Questioning
• Staff and/or client feedback
• Supporting statement of supervisor
• Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
• Role play simulation
Assessment Tasks
Please Note:
Students may apply for, Special Consideration (as per information provided in the Student Handbook) via the RMIT Hub 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)
Oral presentation Block 2 day 2
Oral presentation including written report completed, with a fully completed and signed HLTOHS200A cover sheet must be submitted with the written report. Refer to the Student Handbook for RMIT policies and protocol for submission of task.
Workplace Assessment
On the job observation by RMIT Assessor of student in their workplace demonstrating application and underpinning knowledge in OHS issues in the dental practices (as per HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS Processes: Element 1: Plan and prepare to work safely, Element 2: Conduct work safely, Element 3: Participate in OHS consultative activities and Element 4: Follow emergency response procedures. This assessment must be undertaken post block 4 attendance but prior to student RMIT end enrolment date. See Assessment matrix below for further details
A NYC (Not Yet Competent) result for the oral presentation assessment is managed as follows-
The marked coversheet will provide the student on what questions to resubmit. The student will have two weeks to submit the resubmission from the date of receiving the resubmission. The student will submit the original marked assessment (including original marked coversheet) and the resubmission answers that have been researched. The student with a resubmission is strongly advised to contact the principal teacher to clarify any aspects of the resubmission or arrange for a private tutorial.
Please note: Failure to undertake the above mentioned to achieve a PX result for the assessments will result in a student being being deemed NYC and requiring result in re-enrolment incurring fees.
A NYC "Not Yet Competent" result at the workplace assessment will be managed directly by the Program Coordinator.
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 and, or re-enrolment in Unit HLTOHS200A incurring fees.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Please Note; Students may apply for Special Consideration as (per the information provided in the Student Handbook ) via the RMIT Hub @ http:/www.rmit.edu.au/students/special consideration if they believe their ability to complete Assessment for this Unit by the submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special Consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date.
The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.
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