Assessor Resource
UEPOPS501B
Manage Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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This unit describes generic Occupational Health and Safety competencies applicable for those with managerial responsibilities. It is expected that these competencies might be applicable in combination with other industry, occupation or workplace-specific competencies.
This unit is to be exhibited within the area of managerial responsibility which might be an entire enterprise or department of an enterprise. It involves the application of relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice, particularly: general duty of care; requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease; provision of information and training; those dealing with Occupational Health and Safety committees; health and safety representatives and issue resolution.
Relevant positions for implementing the Occupational Health and Safety system will include managers, supervisors, Occupational Health and Safety officer/manager and first aid officers.
1)Scope:
1.1) Descriptor
This competency standard unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage the identification of hazards, assessment and control of risks associated with generating plant and equipment. Generating equipment may include: turbines, boilers and associated auxiliary plant and where appropriate, pressure vessels and plant effecting public safety.
Activities may include operation, maintenance, overhauling commissioning / de-commissioning, installation testing, use, and repair of generating plant and equipment.
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