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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Follow work health and safety procedures
  2. Respond to workplace hazards
  3. Maintain safe work area
  4. Respond to emergency situations

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

communicate effectively with others as required when following safety procedures

identify and apply work health and safety requirements applicable to own work

interpret the meaning of safety signs and symbols

recognise workplace hazards

identify control measures used in the workplace

apply procedures for reporting workplace hazards, incidents and injuries

follow emergency procedures

conduct housekeeping in work area

use personal protective equipment


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

appropriate housekeeping and safety standards

personal protective clothing and equipment relevant to job and job context

procedures related to work health and safety to be followed in work area

workplace equipment, materials and housekeeping equipment, and processes and precautions for their use

basic principles of risk management

common known workplace hazards and measures for controlling risks

potential consequences of failing to follow safe work practices

common workplace safety signage and their meanings

procedures for responding to hazards, incidents and injuries

workplace emergency response and evacuation procedures

work health and safety reporting procedures

roles and responsibilities of work health and safety personnel