Elements and Performance Criteria
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Assess equipment, materials and environment for hazards and take protective action that gives first priority to health and safety.
- Record and report occupational health and safety issues to designated personnel according to workplace procedures and occupational health and safety legislation.
- Use approved safety measures and techniques when lifting and carrying.
- Maintain awareness of workplace health and safety issues and arrangements within the organisation and scope of responsibilities.
- Maintain personal safety.
- Maintain personal conduct, manner and presentation according to organisational requirements and code of conduct.
- Select and check personal protective clothing and safety equipment to ensure it is operational prior to commencing work.
- Use and maintain safety and protective clothing and equipment according to procedures and manufacturer specifications and ensure it is appropriate for the duties performed.
- Identify and anticipate factors that lead to hostility and threatening behaviour and assess incidents for risk and appropriate action.
- Maintain current safe practice requirements and first aid knowledge and skills to the standard required by the organisation.
- Contribute to maintaining safety of others.
- Recognise impact of own actions on safety of others.
- Maintain contact with other work group members at all times.
- Alert others to unsafe situations clearly, ensuring relayed information is understood.
- Provide assistance to persons in danger according to organisational procedures, ensuring own safety is maintained.