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.
OHS legislation may include: | Australian standards, and quality assurance and certification requirements maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and diseaserelevant federal, and state or territory legislation with regard to:common lawgeneral duty of careissue resolutionprovisions relating to roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and committeesrelevant industry codes of practicerequirements of provision of OHS information and training. |
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 the 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. |
Consultative processes may include: | formal and informal meetingshealth and safety representativesOHS committeesother committees, such as consultative, planning and purchasingsuggestions, requests and concerns put forward by employees to management. |
Relevant people may include: | clientscolleaguesdesignated OHS representativesemergency personnelsupervisors. |
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: | access and equity principles and practice guidelinesbusiness and performance planscomplaint and dispute resolution proceduresemergency and evacuation proceduresemployer and employee rights and responsibilities goals, objectives, plans, systems and processeslegal and ethical requirements and codes of practicemission statements and strategic plansOHS policies, procedures and programspolicies and procedures in relation to client servicepolicies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility quality and continuous improvement processes and standardsquality assurance and procedure manualsrecords and information systems and processes. |
Risks and hazards: | may be:environmentalergonomicmechanicalelectricalmay relate to:hazardous materials loose objects and fixturesobstructions |
| may be identified through:audits and review of audit reportschecking work area and equipment before and during workongoing trainingregular housekeeping activitiesregular formal and informal consultation and meetings with colleagues review of OHS records, including registers of hazardous substances and dangerous goodsworkplace inspections in area of responsibility. |
Procedures to control risks 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 proceduressafe operating procedureshazard, accident and incident reporting proceduresregular OHS consultations. |
Hazardous events may include: | accidentsbomb scaresemergencies, such as chemical spillsfires and explosionsviolent incidents. |
Measures to minimise risk may include: | application of the hierarchy of control:elimination of the risksubstitutionengineering controlsadministrative controlspersonal protective equipmentconsultation with workers and their representativesmeasures to remove the cause of a risk at its source. |
Training needs may include: | coaching, mentoring and supervisionformal and informal learning programsinternal and external training provisionpersonal studyquality assurance assessments and recommendationsrecognition of prior learningseminars and conferenceswork experience and exchange opportunities. |
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