| UNIT TITLE |
Apply knowledge of OHS legislation in the workplace |
| UNIT CODE |
BSBOHS301B |
| NOMINAL HOURS |
30 |
| FULL YEAR UNIT |
No |
| MODE OF DELIVERY |
On-campus
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| MODE OF DELIVERY DETAILS |
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DESCRIPTION
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply understanding of the occupational health and safety (OHS) legal framework in the workplace. It includes determining relevant legislation and contributing to any actions to ensure compliance with OHS legislation, codes and standards is achieved.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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Performance Criteria |
| 1. Determine the legal framework of OHS in the workplace |
| 1.1 Identify and access current OHS legislation, codes, standards, policies and procedures impacting on the workplace, occupation and industry | | 1.2 Apply knowledge of the relationship between OHS legislation, codes, and standards to assist in identifying OHS legal requirements in the workplace | | 1.3 Identify duty of care arrangements | | 1.4 Identify legal obligations and duties for consultation with and training of employees, safety representatives and others | | 1.5 Identify consequences of non-compliance with OHS legislation, codes, standards and workplace policies and procedures |
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| 2. Apply knowledge of OHS legislation, policies and procedures in the workplace |
| 2.1 Contribute to monitoring compliance with OHS legislation | | 2.2 Contribute to ensuring that work is undertaken in a safe manner in accordance with relevant OHS legislation, codes, standards and workplace policies and procedures | | 2.3 Identify and take appropriate action on non-compliance with OHS legislation, codes, standards, policies and procedures to contribute to achieving compliance | | 2.4 Recognise limits of own expertise and legal responsibilities, and access appropriate sources of expertise as required |
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| 3. Maintain knowledge of OHS legislation, industry and organisational requirements |
| 3.1 Utilise sources to access current information covering applicable legislation and guidelines relating to workplace OHS requirements | | 3.2 Regularly update and communicate information on workplace OHS legislation, codes, standards, policies and procedures relevant to self and other employees |
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| 1. OHS legislation may include:
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legislation relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry, for example, mining safety, electrical legislation
relevant commonwealth and state/territory OHS specific acts and regulations such as: - common law
- contract law
- criminal law
- dangerous goods
- environmental protection
- equal opportunity and anti-discrimination law
- industrial relations law
- privacy
- workers compensation
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| 2. OHS codes may include:
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codes of practice, developed by legislators or industries that give practical advice on how to comply with legal obligations |
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| 3. OHS standards may include:
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- Australian Standards
- codes of practice
- exposure standards
- guidance notes
- industry standards
- international standards
- national standards developed by the Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
- regulations and standards developed by OHS regulators
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| 4. Non-compliance with OHS legislation, codes, standards, and workplace policies and procedures may include:
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- inadequate systems of information, instruction training or supervision
- plant equipment or substances not maintained, or used or stored in an unsafe condition
- poor consultative practices
- poor design
- workplace hazards not identified or controlled
- workplace systems not in place or inadequate
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| 5. Appropriate actions may include: |
- contributing to an OHS audit
- contributing to an OHS inspection
- contributing to engaging external specialists and consultants
- contributing to the identification of non-compliance with OHS legislation in the workplace
- contributing to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of actions to ensure OHS compliance
- making recommendations about how compliance with OHS legislation could be achieved
- reporting breaches of compliance to responsible persons or authorities
- where required, carrying out notes or functions specified in legislation or workplace policies and procedures
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| 6. Sources may include:
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- audits
- employer groups
- hazard, incident and investigation reports
- industry bodies
- manufacturers' manuals and specifications
- OHS professional bodies
- OHS specialists
- regulatory authorities
- standards, from Australia or overseas
- training, information sessions and forums
- unions
- websites, journals and newsletters
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| 1. Underpinning knowledge and skills |
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identification and application of the OHS legal and regulatory framework applicable to the candidate's workplace, occupation and industry
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knowledge of relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice and standards. |
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| 2. Linkages to other units |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example, other OHS units. |
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| 3. Critical aspects of evidence |
- identification and application of the OHS legal and regulatory framework applicable to the candidate's workplace, occupation and industry
- knowledge of relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice and standards.
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| 4. Method and context assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: - direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
- review of documents on workplace OHS legislation, codes, standards, policies and procedures
- relevant developed and communicated to employees
- analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
- demonstration of the application of OHS legislation in conducting work safely
- oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of research and data collection methods to
- obtain evidence of compliance with OHS legislation
- assessment of duty of care arrangements.
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| 5. Resource requirements |
Assessment must ensure access to relevant information and documentation on compliance requirements such as: - organisational policies, standard operating procedures, procedures and plans
- relevant legislation, regulations, licensing requirements, codes of practice, standards
- access to relevant internal and external data files
- access to appropriate office equipment and resources used in the identification and rectification of OHS compliance breaches.
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ASSESSMENT
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| Grading Schema 5 |
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| Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners. |
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TBA
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| KEY COMPETENCIES |
LEVEL |
| Collecting, organising and analysing information |
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| Communicating ideas and information |
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| Planning and organising activities |
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| Working with others and in teams |
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| Solving problems |
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| Using mathematical ideas and techniques |
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| Using technology |
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| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |
| For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: |
| http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students’ work.
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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