The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
The causal chain and focus of disease may include: | basic cell structure sites where toxic substances can cause disease routes of entry, including: mechanisms covering inhalation absorption ingestion routes of exit physic injuries |
Common diseases may include the fundamental causes and effects of: | lung disease chronic bronchitis emphysema heart disease pulmonary oedema pulmonary fibrosis cancers hypersensitivity occupational asthma alveoli tis dermatitis allergic contact dermatitis skin cancer poisoning nervous system disease circulatory system disease |
Common disease related to routes of exit may include those involving: | liver kidney bladder reproductive systems cover the latency potential |
Causes of stress (stressors) may include: | environmental factors bad workplace design work hazards job design job monotony contractual conditions esteem values relationship difficulties lack of control physical impairments |
Stress effects may include: | fatigue anxiety hypertension depression hostility and aggression psychosomatic complaints neuroses They may also be associated/linked with: bronchial asthma nervous rashes diabetes some cancers |
Shift work responses are related to circadian rhythms (24 hour rhythms) and may result in: | disturbed or inadequate sleep fatigue depression and neuroses dependence on drugs susceptibility to sickness disturbed family and social life |
Alcohol and other drug/substances may include: | alcohol nicotine prescription drugs other medicinal drugs illicit drugs and substances |
Health and hygiene legislative, industry and site, standards may include: | policy accountability supervision workforce involvement physical environment risk assessment practices work planning external information medical/first-aid rehabilitation |
Work injury recording systems may include: | definitions (occupational injury, fatal injury, work days lost, employees, time frames) data management reporting parameters reporting investigation |
Sanitation and hygiene infrastructure may include: | systems for water (potable) and waste water maintenance of cleanliness and sanitation toilets washing facilities hand basins crib rooms / dining areas shower / changing facilities vermin control and eradication drainage of stagnant water waste decaying wood refuse disposal sheltered reception areas regular checking processes |
Chemical and hazardous substances in mines may include: | industrial chemical diesel hydraulics oils liquefied petroleum gas polyurethane asbestos |
Chemical and hazardous substance control systems may include: | elimination substitution isolation and protection engineering controls (ventilation, containment etc) safe work practices personal protective equipment new product management measures (need, assessment, controls, surveillance, induction and training) |
Atmosphere and ventilation measures may include: | identification of air standards (oxygen, impurities, contaminants, dust) establishment of appropriate evaluation and air quality control systems assessment of protection needs authorisation for nominated activities maintenance of adequate records of air quality levels |
Dust control measures may include: | establishment of a dust control program monitoring and analysis of dust identification and responses to dust problems selection and application of appropriate methods to determine dust concentrations |
Training and re-training may include: | induction on-the-job discussions safety meetings OHS committees circulars safety training sessions encouragement incentives input into developments health and hygiene inspections |
Personal protection may include those for: | hearing eyes (industrial, radiation, ultra-violet, infra-red radiation) respiratory protective devices hand (gloves) head feet (boots) long hair protective clothing safety belts and harnesses safety signs |
Mine lighting requirements may include: | general work areas personal lighting for underground use machinery mounted lighting systems visual displays emergency lighting systems |
Vibration may contribute to, or result in: | bone damage stomach and digestive problems heart problems varicose veins varicocle piles disruption to the nervous system resulting in: weakness fatigue loss of appetite irritability headache insomnia impotence |
Vibration hazard analysis may include: | extent of damage factors (time of exposure, vibration frequency rate, amplitude of vibration) types of vibration (whole body vibration, VLF whole body vibration, LF whole body vibration hand-arm vibration (vibration white fingers) |
Vibration controls may include: | vibration surveys establishment of vibration limits establishment of targets for vibration limits provision of training in vibration measurement establishment, implementation and monitoring of vehicle / equipment design criteria (operation, seating, mountings, portable machinery) |
Noise management controls may include: | establishment of noise limits regular measurement and recording of noise engineering / design of noise controls establishment of noise protection zones identification provision and testing of noise protection equipment adequate training of personnel an appropriate audiometric testing regime |
Heat/cold exposure protection may include: | adequate training of personnel measurements of heat stress index monitoring of index and employees establishment of cool rest areas provision of cool water provision of canopies, cabins and appropriate clothing |
Equipment and materials control measures may include: | selection and acquisition procedures materials safety data sheets (MSDS) risk assessment health and safety audits work procedures training requirements for operation maintenance procedures |
Explosive control systems may include: | legislative requirements selection and procurement storage conveyance handling handling of old / deteriorated stock misfires entry after blasting charging inspections initiation storms electronic risks |