BSBWHS617 — Apply ergonomics to manage WHS risks

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What an assessment for BSBWHS617 must cover

33 assessable components: 4 elements (14 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 Apply ergonomics to WHS hazard identification

1.1Identify and evaluate relevant WHS laws, organisational policies and procedures relating to ergonomics
1.2Interpret workplace WHS information and data to identify WHS hazards relating to ergonomics
1.3Apply knowledge of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to identify workplace WHS hazards

2 Use ergonomics to address WHS risks

2.1Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the assessment of WHS risks
2.2Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the development of risk controls
2.3Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the evaluation of risk controls

3 Apply ergonomics in WHS-related planning and design activities

3.1Analyse WHS-related planning and design activities and processes
3.2Assess opportunities to apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS-related planning and design activities
3.3Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS-related planning and design activities
3.4Review and evaluate enhancements to WHS-related planning and design activities according to organisational policies and procedures

4 Ensure that ergonomics activities are compliant and appropriate

4.1Review ergonomics activities to confirm their compliance with applicable WHS laws and other relevant documents
4.2Review ergonomics activities to confirm their compliance with relevant organisational processes, procedures, standards and systems
4.3Apply appropriate ergonomics principles, processes and methods according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge
4.4Seek advice, support and input from specialists as required according to organisational policies and procedures

Performance evidence

identify at least three different work health and safety (WHS) hazards relating to ergonomics, and manage their associated risks
apply ergonomic interventions in at least two different WHS-related planning and design activities
seek specialist input during at least one of the above activities
ensure these ergonomics activities are compliant with legislative requirements, organisational policies and procedures, and applicable professional standards
ensure these ergonomics activities are appropriate to available resources and own role and capabilities

Knowledge evidence

ergonomics-related content of applicable WHS laws and other relevant documents, such as policies, standards, guidance publications and alerts issued by the relevant WHS regulators and professional bodies
organisational policies and procedures relating to ergonomics and the performance evidence
key theories, principles, data and methods relating to ergonomics, and the domains of specialisation within the discipline of ergonomics
principles, processes and methods of ergonomics applicable to identifying WHS hazards and managing associated risks
principles, processes and methods of ergonomics applicable to WHS-related planning and design activities and processes
expertise, roles and functions of ergonomists, and skills and techniques relevant to the performance evidence
scope and broad content of Australian and international ergonomics standards
systems and system concepts used in ergonomics

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies, interprets and analyses legislative and organisational texts relevant to ergonomic activities
Writing: Communicates information about ergonomic principles, processes, and methods, matching style of writing to purpose and audience. Drafts and develops required documents using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structures and organisational conventions.
Oral communication: Uses questioning and active listening to seek information and confirm understanding
Navigate the world of work: Identifies own responsibilities regarding ergonomic activities in WHS compliance contexts. Keeps up to date on changes to WHS laws relevant to own role and responsibilities, and considers their implications when negotiating, planning and undertaking work. Contributes, as appropriate, to the work of others in the immediate work context when applying ergonomics.
Interact with others: Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols to build and maintain relationships with external people who can provide specialist support.
Get the work done: Uses logical planning processes and understanding of context to identify where ergonomics can be applied in the workplace. Sequences and schedules activities, monitors implementation and manages relevant communication. Uses systematic and analytical processes in non-routine situations: sets goals, gathers relevant information, identifies and evaluates options against agreed criteria, and seeks input and advice from others before taking necessary action. Identifies the potential of new approaches in applying ergonomics to enhance work practices and outcomes. Uses digital systems and tools to access, record, organise, analyse and display information.

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