diploma of occupational health and safety

Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS

Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements
Elements to be Assessed

BSBOHS501B

Element
Performance criteria

1 Contribute to the strategic planning process 1 Take steps to ensure that managers at all
levels are aware of their OHS responsibilities and the role of OHS in the overall management approach
2 Determine OHS needs and priorities in consultation with relevant managers and other workplace
stakeholders and key personnel
3 Make recommendations for inclusion of OHS performance (including positive performance indicators
[PPIs]) in the organisation’s business plan

2 Participate in the development of an OHS plan 1 Identify potential motivators among
stakeholders together with potential barriers to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS
2 Develop an OHS plan in consultation with workplace stakeholders, based on agreed priorities and with
measurable outcomes
3 Identify resources required for implementation of the OHS plan
4 Develop action plans with relevant responsibilities and time lines
5 Communicate action plans to key personnel
3 Support the implementation of the systematic approach to managing OHS 1 Apply knowledge of OHS
management and OHS disciplines in consultation with stakeholders, OHS specialists and technical advisors, to
the development of policies and procedures
2 Provide support to managers to meet OHS responsibilities and to implement action plans
3 Develop strategies to effectively integrate OHS within other functional areas and management systems
that impact on the management of OHS
4 Identify OHS training needs and formulate recommendations for delivery

4 Provide advice to key personnel and stakeholders 1 Provide objective advice in an ethical
and non-discriminating manner
2 Identify situations where OHS specialists may be required

 

5 Participate in monitoring OHS 1 Identify implications for the management of OHS and proposed
changes to the workplace in consultation with stakeholders
2 Identify implications for the management of OHS, external changes and changes to available information
and data in consultation with stakeholders
3 Access sources of workplace information and data as part of regular monitoring of OHS
4 Monitor achievement against action plans and update plans as appropriate
5 Take action to update systematic approaches to manage OHS, taking into account proposed changes

6 Participate in reviewing the management of OHS 1 Regularly review the effectiveness of
systematic approaches to managing OHS
2 Determine frequency, method and scope of review in consultation with stakeholders
3 Provide stakeholders with input to the review
4 Identify targets for improvement in the management of OHS and make recommendations for improvement
5 Communicate to appropriate levels of authority through planning, documentation and implementation,
improvement strategies arising from the review
BSBOHS503B

Element
Performance criteria

1 Identify the need for OHS participative arrangements 1 Review OHS legislation to identify
legal requirements for participative arrangements
2 Identify factors that may impact on the design of participative arrangements
3 Review organisational policies and procedures to identify requirements and opportunities for OHS
consultation and communication
4 Review effectiveness of existing workplace arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders, for OHS
consultation and communication
5 Define information and consultation requirements, in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel,
for specific roles and groups

2 Assist in the design of participative arrangements 1 Design processes, in consultation with
stakeholders, for providing required OHS information and data
2 Design processes, in consultation with stakeholders, to enable individuals and groups to be consulted
regarding workplace OHS issues and to have input into OHS decision making
3 Identify and document training needs to enable effective participation
4 Review recommendations for participative arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure
they meet legislative requirements and are realistic, practical and acceptable in the workplace
3 Assist in developing participative arrangements 1 Develop policies and procedures for
participative arrangements
2 Identify key personnel in the introduction and maintenance of participative arrangements
3 Develop strategies for the delivery of training
4 Identify and document resources necessary to introduce and maintain participative arrangements

4 Support the implementation of participative arrangements 1 Determine priorities for
action in consultation with stakeholders
2 Develop action plans with allocated responsibilities and time lines
3 Provide advice and support to key personnel
4 Monitor implementation, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure that participatory arrangements
are effective in providing information and data to all groups and that they provide opportunity for
participation in OHS decision making
5 Make recommendations for adjustments to the implementation as required

5 Evaluate the design and development of participative arrangements 1 Design the evaluation
protocol in consultation with stakeholders
2 Develop a plan for collecting information and data
3 Analyse and evaluate information and data
4 Make recommendations for improvement in the participatory arrangements as a result of the evaluation
findings
5 Provide a report to stakeholders and key personnel on the outcomes of the evaluation, and
recommendations for further development and improvement
6 Seek feedback from stakeholders and develop an action plan for ongoing improvements
Performance Measurement

Results will be reported as Distinction, Credit, Achieved Competency or Not Competent

Instructions
• Please provide a synopsis (summary) of the workplace you are referring to in your assignment. The
synopsis provides the facilitator with the overview of the type, size, culture and any other pertinent
information of the organisation.
• Collate your assignment, clearly indicate your name on each page and present to your facilitator.
• If you are presenting your assignment in electronic format please save as: Yourname.BSBOHSXXX

Part 1: OHS Project report
(Weighting 50%)

You are required to analyse and evaluate your organisations OHS management system, process and/or procedures,
using all relevant OHS data available, and then develop specific programs around the areas that require
improvement or change. Note: it is essential you review your organisations OHS Consultation and Communication
Program

Prepare a report and address the following criteria in your OHS Project Report:

1. Undertake an OHS Needs Analysis (OHSNA) using all relevant internal and external sources of OHS
information, regarding your organisation. Ensure you address consultation and communication.
2. Using the Australian Standards relating to OHS principles, develop an OHS action plan for the
identified consultation and communication needs. In developing your plan consider:

• Objectives, targets and timeframes, positive performance indicators.
• Resource planning – allocation of budgets, responsibilities etc. Identify the items that would
require cost analysis.
i. Implementation – training, consultation, record-keeping and data control etc.
ii. Monitoring and measurement – How will the program be monitored i.e. biological monitoring,
inspections, benchmarking, audits, etc.
iii. Management Review – detail what information will need to be reported to senior management for
incorporation into the annual/management Report.

3. Detail what resistance/barriers you might expect (internally/externally) and your recommendations for
the smooth implementation of the approach to assist employees with the change. Take into consideration the
involvement of OHS Committee, (or other method of consultation used) and the acquisition of specialist
services (if warranted).
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