Australian Work Health and Safety Procedures
This subject describes the performance, skills and knowledge required to implement prearranged work health and safety practices at a management level to ensure a safe workplace. It requires the ability to monitor safe work practices and coordinate consultation, risk assessments, work health and safety training, and the maintenance of records within all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors.
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Skills
Employability skills developed in this subject:
Operation Monitoring, Systems Evaluation, Quality Analysis, Systems Analysis, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Coordination, Operations Analysis, Leadership, Critical Thinking.
Performance evidence
To complete the subject the participant has been able to demonstrate the ability to:
- Effectively implement and monitor workplace health and safety protocols to ensure compliance and maintain a safe work environment.
- Coordinate risk assessments, WHS training, and hazard identification, ensuring that all procedures are thorough, up to date, and effectively communicated to all staff.
- Manage the reporting and documentation of workplace incidents and accidents, analysing them to prevent future occurrences.
- Outline practices that align with Australian state or territory WHS laws, as well as international safety guidelines, ensuring the organisation's operations are legally compliant. By integrating safety considerations into decision-making processes and organisational policies, they understand the importance of creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in workplace safety.
Knowledge evidence
To complete the subject requirements safely and effectively the individual has been able to:
- Clearly explain the procedures for hazard identification, how risk assessments are conducted, and the ways in which risk controls are implemented and actively monitored to ensure they remain effective.
- Illustrate a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks surrounding workplace health and safety, including the specific responsibilities of employees to engage with WHS practices.
- Convey the legal obligations and the potential ramifications for individuals and the organisation should there be a failure to comply with WHS regulations.
- Provide examples of effective communication strategies for promoting WHS practices and fostering a culture of safety within an organisation.
eLearning skills
Digital and study skills applied throughout:
Computer Skills, Adaptability, Self Starter, Communication Skills, Writing Skills, Organisational Skills, Teamwork, Collaboration, Time Management, Research Skills.
Language
Medium of instruction:
English is the Medium of Instruction.
This excerpt includes information sourced from training.gov.au to complement our understanding. Most of the content is based on our interpretation of that information; please note its limited use for its intended purpose.