Unit Descriptor

This unit covers general Occupational Health and Safety requirements in business organisations and is relevant for employees working under direct supervision with no responsibilities for other people The unit is based on Generic Competency A in the National Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards NOHSC nd edition

This unit is related to BSBCMNA Participate in workplace safety procedures

This unit is related to BSBCMN211A Participate in workplace safety procedures.

Common

Element

Performance Criteria

Follow workplace safety procedures

Hazards in the work area are recognised while under direct supervision and reported to appropriate people according to workplace procedures

Workplace procedures and work instructions for own area of responsibility for assessing and controlling risks are followed accurately while under direct supervision

Workplace procedures for dealing with incidents accidents fire and other emergencies are followed under direct supervision whenever necessary within the scope of responsibilities and competencies

Contribute to Occupational Health amp Safety in the workplace

Occupational Health and Safety issues are raised with appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation

Contributions to participative arrangements for Occupational Health and Safety management in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies

Critical Aspects of Evidence

Ability to follow workplace safety directions procedures

Recognise and report hazards and

Raise OHS issues and contribute to participative arrangements for OHS management in the workplace

Underpinning Knowledge

At this level the learner must demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas

Relevant legislation from all levels of government which affect business operation especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues equal opportunity industrial relations antidiscrimination and diversity

Understanding ways in which OHS is managed in the workplace including procedures for fire emergency accident and near miss and control of risks

Relevant knowledge of workplace hazards

Relevant knowledge of designated personnel responsible for reporting OHS concerns

Understanding of the meaning of Occupational Health and Safety signs and symbols relevant to area of work

Underpinning Skills

Literacy skills to identify work requirements hazard identification and reporting procedures follow written instructions and to interpret Occupational Health and Safety signs and symbols

Communication skills to identify lines of communication request advice effectively question follow safety instructions receive feedback and report hazards in the workplace

Problem solving skills to solve routine problems related to hazards in the workplace while under direct supervision

Technology skills to use equipment safely while under direction

Ability to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

Resource Implications

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Consistency of Performance

In order to achieve consistency of performance evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations

Contexts of Assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope as defined by the Range Statement

Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Business Services Training Package

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies and the Business Services Common Competencies for the particular AQF Level Refer to the Key Competency Levels at the end of this unit

Legislation, codes and national standards relevant to the workplace which may include:

Relevant workplace procedures must be under direct supervision and may include:

Hazards identification must be under direct supervision and may include:

Appropriate people may include:

Contributions may include:

Emergencies may include:

Participative arrangements may include: