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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify WHS hazards and risks whose management could include the application of ergonomics
   • Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks
   • . Apply knowledge of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to identify workplace WHS hazards and riskswhose management could include the application of ergonomics
2. Use ergonomics to address WHS issues
   • Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the assessment of WHS risks
   • . Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the development of risk controls
   • . Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods in the evaluation of risk controls
3. Apply ergonomics in WHS-related planning and design activities
   • Identify WHS related planning and design activities and processes
   • . Identify opportunities for the application of ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities
   • . Apply ergonomics principles, processes and methods to enhance WHS related planning and design activities
   • . Review and evaluate enhancements to WHS related planning and design activities
4. Ensure ergonomics activities are compliant and appropriate
   • Ensure ergonomics activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevantdocuments
   • Ensure ergonomics activities comply with relevant workplace processes, procedures, standards and systems
   • Apply appropriate ergonomics principles, processes and methods according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skill and knowledge
   • Seek advice, support and input from specialists where necessary and appropriate