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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Follow workplace procedures on health, safety and security
   • Comply with health, safety and security procedures in accordance with organisational policy, relevant legislation, insurance requirements and safety plan where appropriate.
   • Identify and promptly report breaches of health, safety and security procedures.
   • Work safely and ensure that all work activities are undertaken in a safe manner and do not present a hazard to fellow workers or the public.
2. Deal with emergency situations
   • Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations, and determine and take required action within scope of individual responsibility.
   • Follow emergency procedures in accordance with organisational procedures.
   • Seek assistance from colleagues and/or other authorities where appropriate.
   • Report details of emergency situations accurately as required in accordance with organisational policy.
3. Maintain personal safety standards
   • Use appropriate safety clothing, footwear and personal protection equipment.
   • Undertake measures to prevent injury or impairment related to workplace activities and control workplace hazards.
   • Carry out all manual handling in accordance with legal requirements, enterprise policies and national health and safety guidelines.
   • Assist in maintaining workplace in a safe condition.
4. Provide feedback on health, safety and security
   • Identify Occupational Health and Safety issues requiring attention.
   • Raise Occupational Health and Safety issues with the designated person in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements.

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills

general knowledge of relevant industry safety guidelines as they apply to particular areas of work eg Screen Producers Association of Australia Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment Industry Film Industry Recommended Safety Code and Safety Guidance Notes

relevant StateTerritory Occupational Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice

major safety requirements for entertainment venues as outlined in StateTerritory Occupational Health and Safety legislation

major causes of workplace accidents relevant to the work environment

workplace hazards relevant to a given context

emergency evacuation procedures relevant to a given context

fire hazards and workplace fire hazard minimisation procedures

organisational health safety and security procedures

literacy skills sufficient to interpret symbols used for Occupational Health and Safety signs

designated personnel responsible for Occupational Health and Safety

safety report and any safety implementation reports for candidates working within the film and television industry sectors

Linkages to other units

This unit underpins effective performance in all other units and combined assessment andor training is recommended

Critical aspects of evidence

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

following established procedures and understanding of the implications of disregarding those procedures

understanding of the legal requirement to work in accordance with health safety and security procedures

Method and context of assessment

The assessment context must provide for

project or work activities that allow the candidate to demonstrate safe working practices for particular job roles and contexts

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of the candidate explaining workplace safety or emergency procedures to others

direct observation of the candidate demonstrating safe working practices for particular job roles

case studies and problem solving exercises for emergency situations particular safety issues

oral or written questioning to asses knowledge of industry safety guidelines legislation

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Resource requirements

Assessment of this unit requires access to

relevant Occupational Health and Safety acts regulations and codes of practice

relevant industry safety guidelines

organisations Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures

relevant protective equipment

safety report and any safety implementation reports for candidates working within the film and television industry sectors

Key competencies in this unit

Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies The following table describes those applicable to this unit Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment

Level Perform

Level Administer and Manage

Level Design and Evaluate

Collecting organising and analysing information

Reading and following safety procedures

Communicating ideas and information

Passing on key safety information to colleagues

Planning and organising activities

Organising work tasks to ensure safety

Working with others and in teams

Checking safety procedures with other team members

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

Checking number of patrons does not exceed safety requirements

Solving problems

Identifying safety issues and reporting them

Using technology

Not Applicable

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills

general knowledge of relevant industry safety guidelines as they apply to particular areas of work eg Screen Producers Association of Australia Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment Industry Film Industry Recommended Safety Code and Safety Guidance Notes

relevant StateTerritory Occupational Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice

major safety requirements for entertainment venues as outlined in StateTerritory Occupational Health and Safety legislation

major causes of workplace accidents relevant to the work environment

workplace hazards relevant to a given context

emergency evacuation procedures relevant to a given context

fire hazards and workplace fire hazard minimisation procedures

organisational health safety and security procedures

literacy skills sufficient to interpret symbols used for Occupational Health and Safety signs

designated personnel responsible for Occupational Health and Safety

safety report and any safety implementation reports for candidates working within the film and television industry sectors

Linkages to other units

This unit underpins effective performance in all other units and combined assessment andor training is recommended

Critical aspects of evidence

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

following established procedures and understanding of the implications of disregarding those procedures

understanding of the legal requirement to work in accordance with health safety and security procedures

Method and context of assessment

The assessment context must provide for

project or work activities that allow the candidate to demonstrate safe working practices for particular job roles and contexts

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of the candidate explaining workplace safety or emergency procedures to others

direct observation of the candidate demonstrating safe working practices for particular job roles

case studies and problem solving exercises for emergency situations particular safety issues

oral or written questioning to asses knowledge of industry safety guidelines legislation

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Resource requirements

Assessment of this unit requires access to

relevant Occupational Health and Safety acts regulations and codes of practice

relevant industry safety guidelines

organisations Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures

relevant protective equipment

safety report and any safety implementation reports for candidates working within the film and television industry sectors

Key competencies in this unit

Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies The following table describes those applicable to this unit Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment

Level Perform

Level Administer and Manage

Level Design and Evaluate

Collecting organising and analysing information

Reading and following safety procedures

Communicating ideas and information

Passing on key safety information to colleagues

Planning and organising activities

Organising work tasks to ensure safety

Working with others and in teams

Checking safety procedures with other team members

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

Checking number of patrons does not exceed safety requirements

Solving problems

Identifying safety issues and reporting them

Using technology

Not Applicable

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Range Statement

The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.

Health, safety and security procedures may include:

emergency, fire and accident

hazard identification and control

use of personal protective clothing and equipment

safe sitting, lifting and handling

security of documents, cash, equipment, people

key control systems

safe use of electrical equipment

use of material safety data sheets

safe use of chemicals and toxic substances

safe construction of rigs and supports.

Emergency situations may include:

bomb threats

accidents

robbery

fire

armed hold-up

floods

earthquakes

equipment collapse.

Work hazards may include:

occupational overuse injury

back injury

hearing impairment

stress

performance anxiety

electricity

noise/sound level

water and chemicals

falls

firearms/ammunition

animals

execution of special effects/stunts or action sequences

adverse weather/lighting conditions

diving and underwater work.

Measures to prevent injury or impairment may include:

following all safety procedures accurately

adopting correct posture

taking adequate rest breaks

controlling noise/sound levels and length of exposure to high levels of noise

using personal protective equipment, e.g. earmuffs

avoiding eye strain

correct use of chemical and dangerous substances/equipment

stress management techniques.

The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.

Health, safety and security procedures may include:

emergency, fire and accident

hazard identification and control

use of personal protective clothing and equipment

safe sitting, lifting and handling

security of documents, cash, equipment, people

key control systems

safe use of electrical equipment

use of material safety data sheets

safe use of chemicals and toxic substances

safe construction of rigs and supports.

Emergency situations may include:

bomb threats

accidents

robbery

fire

armed hold-up

floods

earthquakes

equipment collapse.

Work hazards may include:

occupational overuse injury

back injury

hearing impairment

stress

performance anxiety

electricity

noise/sound level

water and chemicals

falls

firearms/ammunition

animals

execution of special effects/stunts or action sequences

adverse weather/lighting conditions

diving and underwater work.

Measures to prevent injury or impairment may include:

following all safety procedures accurately

adopting correct posture

taking adequate rest breaks

controlling noise/sound levels and length of exposure to high levels of noise

using personal protective equipment, e.g. earmuffs

avoiding eye strain

correct use of chemical and dangerous substances/equipment

stress management techniques.

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