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AHCOHS301A
Contribute to OHS processes

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to the active participation in the workplace safety system, under clear reporting lines and procedures.

This unit covers the process of carrying out enterprise Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures and defines the standard required to: work in accordance with workplace procedures in hazard identification and risk control; carry out safe practices during work operations; participate in arrangements for maintaining the health and safety of all people in the workplace.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

work in accordance with workplace procedures in hazard identification and risk control

carry out safe practices during work operations

participate in arrangements for maintaining the health and safety of all people in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

apply workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control

ability to direct others in identifying hazards, controlling risks, and following other OHS enterprise requirements

ability to read safety warning signs

participate in arrangements for maintaining the health and safety of all people in the workplace

accurately record incidents in the work area in accordance with OHS legal requirements

observe and direct others to follow safe working operations

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

employee and employer responsibilities under OHS legislation and relevant national and industry codes of practice

enterprise procedures relating to hazards, fires, emergencies, accidents, and risk control

OHS signs and symbols relevant to area of work

hazard identification and the risk assessment process

manual handling principles and procedures

safe systems of work.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

OHS processes may include:

all OHS processes identified in OHS legislation and regulations and industry Codes of Practice.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Information regarding the organisation OHS policies and procedures is made readily accessible to all employees. 
Employee responsibilities prescribed in OHS legislation, codes and national standards are identified and carried out. 
Employee responsibilities prescribed in enterprise OHS policies and procedures (including emergency procedures) are identified and carried out. 
Information regarding hazard identification and risk control is provided and explained regularly. 
Hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to enterprise procedures. 
Assessment of risk associated with identified hazards is made in accordance with enterprise procedures. 
Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed accurately. 
Risks to fellow workers, other people and animals are recognised and action is taken to eliminate or reduce them. 
Safety training is undertaken or provided as necessary. 
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for work is identified, used, maintained and stored according to enterprise procedures. 
Basic safety checks on all machinery and equipment are undertaken before operation according to enterprise procedures. 
Hazards associated with handling of hazardous substances are identified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented in accordance with enterprise procedures and OHS requirements. 
Noise hazards are identified and notified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented in accordance with enterprise procedures and OHS requirements. 
Manual handling risks are assessed prior to activity, and safe lifting practices are used. 
Information on OHS for specific work operations is accessed as required. 
Individuals have input into ongoing monitoring and reporting on all aspects of workplace safety. 
OHS issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with enterprise procedures and relevant OHS legislation. 
Contributions to participative arrangements in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies. 
Suggestions are made to assist the development of effective solutions to control the level of risk with enterprise activities. 

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