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 framework may include: | counselling and disciplinary processesdesigning safe operations and systems of workdetermining ways OHS will be managed, for example:designed operations, workflow and materials handlingmaintaining plant and equipmentplanning or implementing alterations to site, operations, plan or work systemspurchasing materials and equipmentmechanisms for obtaining updated information on such things as health effects of hazards, technical developments in risk control and changes to legislationobtaining expert OHS advice as requiredOHS issue resolutionpolicy development and updatingprovision of trainingsystem for communicating information to employees, supervisors and managers within the enterprise. |
OHS legislation may include: | Australian standards, and quality assurance and certification requirements issue resolutionmaintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and diseaseprovisions relating to roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and committees relevant federal, and state or territory legislation relevant industry codes of practice requirements of provision of OHS information and training. |
Roles and responsibilities may include: | advisorydecision makingduty of careOHS officer. |
OHS policies, procedures and programs may relate to: | consultative arrangements for employeesemergency and evacuation proceduresequipment maintenance and usefirst 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 equipment. |
Consultative processes may include: | formal and informal meetings, including OHShealth and safety representativesOHS committeesother committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasingsuggestions, requests and concerns put forward by employees to management. |
Information may be distributed by: | email communicationinternet, intranet and extranetmeetingsmemosnewslettersregular reports. |
Hazard identification may occur through activities such as: | audits and review of audit reportschecking work area and equipment before and during workconsulting with work team membershousekeepingjob and work system assessmentreview of OHS records, including registers of hazardous substances and dangerous goodsworkplace inspections in area of responsibility. |
Procedures for selecting and implementing risk control measures 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. |
Risk control measures may include: | measures to remove cause of a risk at its sourceapplication of the hierarchy of control:elimination of the risksubstitutionengineering controlsadministrative controlspersonal protective equipmentconsultation with workers and their representatives. |
Training program may include: | allocation of resources for training, including purchase of training services, and development of staff training skillsgroup discussions and other consciousness-raising techniqueshandouts, including information sheetsinduction trainingongoing assessment of training needs, relating to such things as:emergencies and evacuationsnew operations and materialsspecific equipment usespecific hazardsspecific tasksspecific courses. |
OHS record keeping system may relate to: | audit and inspection reportshazardous substances registersmanufacturer and supplier informationmeeting agendas, including items and actions relating to OHSplant and equipment maintenance and testing reportsrecords of induction, instruction and trainingworkers compensation and rehabilitation recordsworkplace environmental monitoring records. |
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