This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It applies to individuals who work in supervisory roles. They generally contribute to compliance processes by undertaking a varied range of activities as defined in written procedures. They typically work in a structured and familiar work environment.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.