BSBWHS513 — Lead WHS risk management

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What an assessment for BSBWHS513 must cover

42 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Facilitate identification of WHS risk management requirements

1.1Identify and review internal and external sources of WHS information and data that apply to risk management processes
1.2Identify legislative requirements for WHS risk management
1.3Identify duty holders, individuals and/or parties to consult about and participate in risk management processes, according to organisational and legislative requirements
1.4Identify and communicate roles and responsibilities of individuals and/or parties that impact on risk management
1.5Identify organisation-specific factors that will impact on hazard identification, risk assessment and risk controls
1.6Confirm that risk management scope is clearly defined according to organisational policies and procedures

2 Lead risk assessment

2.1Lead hazard identification process according to organisational policies and procedures
2.2Identify and document risk factors as they apply to identified hazards according to organisational policies and procedures
2.3Apply knowledge of WHS laws, workplace WHS information and data, and identified hazards and risk factors to analyse and assess risk
2.4Document risk assessment according to organisational policies and procedures, and legislative requirements
2.5Communicate outcomes of risk assessment to required personnel according to organisational and legislative requirements

3 Lead risk control

3.1Identify organisational risk control policies and procedures appropriate to identified hazards
3.2Select suitable risk controls according to assessed level of risk, organisational WHS hazard and risk control policies and procedures, and WHS laws
3.3Plan to implement selected risk controls according to organisation’s WHS management system (WHSMS) and WHS information system (WHSIS)
3.4Implement selected risk controls according to organisational policies and procedures
3.5Document and communicate selected risk controls to required personnel, according to organisational and legislative requirements

4 Evaluate effectiveness of WHS risk management process

4.1Establish nature and scope of evaluation process and key performance indicators
4.2Review effectiveness of implemented risk management process according to organisation’s WHSMS and legislative requirements
4.3Modify risk management process as required in response to evaluation
4.4Document risk management process according to WHSIS requirements
4.5Communicate evaluation findings according to organisational requirements

Performance evidence

plan, implement and evaluate a systematic process for managing work health and safety (WHS) risk in a work area.
identify, interpret and apply information from a range of sources, including organisational and legislative requirements
review WHS risk-management process according to established scope and key performance indicators
consult effectively with required stakeholders using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge evidence

commonwealth and state/territory WHS laws relating to WHS risk management, including WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards
WHS information and data that applies to WHS risk-management process, including: - organisational and duty holder legal requirements - organisational policies and procedures relating to identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing risk controls - key components of the work health and safety management system (WHSMS) - internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and procedures for accessing them
organisational behaviour and culture in relation to WHS risk management activities and their impact on WHS and the work team, including organisation’s risk appetite
key components of effective consultation and participation strategies
tools and techniques to: - identify health and safety hazards - assess risks, taking into account nature and impact of risk, and likelihood of risk arising - identify and select suitable risk controls - facilitate effective communication and consultation processes, and identify key personnel related to communication
application and limitations of techniques and tools for identifying hazards, and analysing and assessing risks
hierarchy of control measures: - its use in establishing level of risk - factors limiting effectiveness of types of controls - role and limitations of procedural controls - use of personal protective equipment
other functional areas in the organisation that impact on the management of WHS-related risks
impact of workforce characteristics and composition on WHS risk and its management, including: - cultural background/diversity - gender - labour market changes - levels of language, literacy and numeracy skills in the workforce - workforce structure and organisation, including part-time, casual and contract workers, shift rosters and geographical location - workers with specific support needs and limitations - workplace cultural attitudes towards alcohol and other drug use
principles of decision-making.

Foundation skills

Reading: Organises, analyses and integrates information from a range of sources
Writing: Documents results of investigations using clear and comprehensible language and layout
Oral Communication: Uses listening and questioning techniques to clarify understanding of others’ views Presents information with varying level of technical vocabulary to suit audience
Numeracy: Collates, interprets and compares mathematical and statistical information relevant to requirements
Navigate the world of work: Considers legal and regulatory responsibilities when implementing, monitoring or reviewing risk-management processes Leads effective consultation and participation during all stages of WHS risk-management process
Interact with others: Identifies and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with others Plays a lead role in situations requiring effective collaboration skills, demonstrating the ability to guide discussions and outcomes
Get the work done: Develops plans or processes to manage WHS risk management tasks, with an awareness of how they contribute to operational and strategic goals Determines whether, and how, others should be involved, using consultative or collaborative processes as an integral part of the decision-making process Applies problem-solving processes to determine solutions to WHS risk management issues Uses analytical and lateral thinking to review practices and suggest improvements Uses a range of digitally-based technology and applications to access, organise and share relevant information in effective ways

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