Bsbohs507b Answers

Occupational Health and Safety
Practitioner
Learning Guide
UNIT BSBOHS507B —
FACILITATE THE APPLICATION OF
PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
TO CONTROL OHS RISK
January 2008
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BSBOHS507B – FACILITATE THE APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TO CONTROL OHS RISK
ISBN X-XXXXXX-XX-X (web version)
ISBN X-XXXXXX-XX-X (paperback)
Published by WorkSafe,
Department of Consumer and
Employment Protection,
PO Box 294, WEST PERTH WA 6872.
Tel: Toll Free 1300 307 877.
Email: [e-mail]
Author: Geoff Taylor, assisted by Chris Taylor,
Work Safety and Health Associates, 18 Parklands Sq, Riverton WA 6148 Australia.
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www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/institute
The SafetyLine Institute material has been prepared and published as
“OHS” and “health and safety” are used in this guide even though relevant legislation and guidance material in some jurisdictions uses “OSH” and ”safety and health”.
This unit specifies the outcomes required to facilitate the application of principles of occupational health and implement strategies to control OHS risk.
The unit considers the impact of agents in the workplace on the health of workers, and the physical and psychological effects to workers’ health arising from work organisation and work processes. It covers knowledge of occupational health and strategies to deal with occupational health issues. The unit enables candidates to facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk in the workplace.
OHS practitioners will identify occupational health hazards and seek solutions and interventions to bring about change in the workplace. These practitioners will facilitate risk assessment and controls to reduce exposure to the effects of hazardous materials and hazardous