Assessor Resource
DEFOH016B
Monitor and reoprt on hazardous substances safety
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in the monitoring and reporting of hazardous substances as a workplace responsibility, but is applicable to all individuals who work in this field. Typically, these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, including manufacturers’ guidelines.
This unit covers the competency required to effectively identify hazardous substances that may be present in the workplace, and to monitor the hazard and hazard controls that have been recommended/implemented.
The unit includes reporting the results of this identification and monitoring to commanders/managers.
In the context of this unit, a hazardous substance includes any substances with the potential, when used at work, to impact on the health or safety of persons and/or the environment (surface/ground water, flora, fauna, atmosphere, soil etc.) at or near the workplace
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
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