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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and report workplace hazards.
  2. Follow workplace WHS procedures.


Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must identify:

cleaning workplace safety policies and procedures, WHS standards, supervisory instructions relating to safety measures and PPE.

workplace hazards and risk control measures in cleaning workplaces, including:

equipment and material use, storage, cleaning and disposal procedures

range and meaning of workplace safety signs and symbols

site safety plan

types and purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)

ways to maintain WHS in emergency situations

workplace requirements for undertaking all aspects of workplace safety arrangements tasks including;

key workplace safety policies and procedures,

work health and safety standards,

supervisory instructions relating to safety measures and PPE.

workplace procedures for;

basic assessment of cleaning work areas for workplace hazards

basic health and safety including:

emergency response and evacuation procedures

injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting

reporting workplace hazards

communicating and clarifying work requirements with supervisor, team members or client