The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables are listed alphabetically and may be present for this particular unit.
Appropriate personnel may include:
health and safety representatives
managers
OHS personnel
other persons including emergency service personnel, authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to:
perform specified work/functions
approve specified work
inspect specified work
direct specified work/functions
supervisors/team leaders.
Company requirements may include:
counselling/disciplinary processes
maintenance of plant and equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
work procedures and work instructions.
Emergencies may include:
accidents (including motor vehicle accidents)
acts of violence
bomb threats
chemical spills
fire and explosions
inhalation of dangerous substances
natural disasters.
Emergency procedures may include:
accident/incident reporting
chemical containment
evacuations
following instructions from authorised or appropriate personnel during hazardous events
provision of First Aid.
Hazards may include:
associated with electrical or mechanical faults
environmental e.g. improper use of hazardous materials/chemicals
ergonomic e.g. improper manual handling methods
obstructive e.g. blocked access to emergency entry/exit points.
Manufacturers' specifications may include:
equipment operational manuals
instructional guides
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
other resources supplied by the manufacturer (such as laminated cards, notices and wall posters)
product labels
safety instructions pre-printed on equipment.
OHS information may include:
hazards and risk management procedures
provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or OHS committees
the induction of new workers
the nature of work, tasks and procedures
to assist in work tasks
to communicate legislation and codes of practice e.g. relating to hazards in the work area
workplace OHS policies and procedures.
OHS legislation may include:
general duty of care under OHS legislation and common law
provisions relating to OHS issue resolution
provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or OHS committees
regulations and codes of practice including regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry
state/territory/Commonwealth OHS Acts.
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings of:
OHS committees
other committees e.g. consultative, planning and purchasing
suggestions, requests and concerns put forward by employees to management.
Safe operating practices may include:
awareness of electrical hazards
emergency procedures
First Aid
follow confined space procedures
risk and hazard recognition
working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead power lines
working safely around tools and equipment.
Workplace procedures may include specific OHS procedures and organisational policies and procedures relating to:
assessing and controlling risks
consultation and participation arrangements for employees
emergency response
OHS issue resolution
safe operating procedures or instructions that cover:
awareness of electrical hazards
compliance with safety instructions contained in MSDS
confined space procedures
First Aid
safe use of tools and equipment
working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead power lines
reporting OHS issues
specific hazards
use of personal protective equipment
workplace safety inspections.