The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in: | Australian standards, and quality assurance and certification requirementsaward and enterprise agreementsprivacy requirementsrelevant federal, and state or territory legislation that affects organisational operation, including:anti-discrimination and diversityenvironmental issuesEEOindustrial relationsOHSrelevant industry codes of practice trade practices. |
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: | business and performance plansemergency and evacuation proceduresemployer and employee rights and responsibilities goals, objectives, plans, systems and processeslegal and ethical requirements and codes of practiceOHS policies, procedures and programspolicies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility quality assurance and procedure manualsrecords and information systems and processes. |
OHS policies and procedures may relate to: | consultative arrangements for employees emergency and evacuation proceduresequipment maintenance and use first aidhazard and risk identification and reportinghazard, incident and accident investigationOHS audits and safety inspectionson-site contractors, visitors and members of publicrisk assessment and control measuressafe operating procedures and instructionstransport, use and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substancesuse and maintenance of personal protective clothing and equipment. |
Risks and hazards: | may be:environmentalergonomichazardous materials loose objects and fixturesmechanical and electricalobstructionsmay be identified through:continuous monitoring of equipment operation and work areas prior to and during work activitiesongoing trainingregular housekeeping activitiesregular formal and informal consultation and meetings with colleaguesregular inspections of equipment and work areasreview of health and safety records, such as:hazard reportsdangerous goods registers. |
Relevant people may include: | clientscolleaguesdesignated OHS representativesemergency personnelsupervisors. |
Procedures for controlling risks and hazards may include: | compliance with environmental requirementscompliance with ergonomic requirements, including safe lifting and manual handling procedurescorrect selection, use, storage and maintenance procedures for personal protective clothing and equipmentemergency, fire and accident proceduresfollowing safe operating procedureshazard, accident and incident reporting proceduresregular OHS consultations. |
Participative arrangements may relate to: | formal and informal meetings to discuss OHS mattersmechanism for conveying employee suggestions, requests and concerns to managementOHS committees, such as consultative, planning and purchasing committees. |