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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and manage hazards in work area
2. Instructions and plans are reviewed and safety concerns are identified
   • Work area is reviewed and safety concerns and hazards are identified
   • Hazards are managed prior to starting work according to workplace procedures and work health safety (WHS) requirements
3. Maintain the necessary conditions for a safe work environment
   • Risk control measures are identified and implemented
   • Relevant WHS information is accurately and clearly explained to personnel
   • Current and updated WHS information is made readily and regularly accessible to personnel in a timely manner according to workplace procedures
   • Information about identifying hazards and controlling risks is regularly provided and explained to the work group
4. Monitor and improve safety in area of own responsibility
   • Accident and incident records and statistics are maintained and analysed according to workplace procedures
   • Best practice initiatives to reduce waste and environmental risk are identified, implemented and monitored
   • Effectiveness of control measures is monitored and inadequacies are promptly identified and resolved or reported to appropriate personnel
   • Opportunities are provided for personnel to contribute their views on current and future WHS practices, including views on how to eliminate or control risks
   • Recommendations for improvements are made to the appropriate person according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Instructions must include:	job sheets, work plans, specifications, drawings and designs manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials production planning figures reporting and communications.
Workplace procedures must include:	continuous improvement processes and standards quality guidelines recording and reporting guidelines safe use of tools, equipment and machinery WHS requirements.

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