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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Follow safe work practices
  2. Identify risks
  3. Follow emergency procedures

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

identify risks and hazards in the workplace and implement appropriate actions to address those risks and hazards

use and maintain personal protective equipment and clothing to ensure their own safety

follow emergency and evacuation procedures

interpret and follow safety signs and symbols

complete and maintain workplace information, records and reports about hazards, risks and incidents.


Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

legal and organisational requirements and codes of practice relevant to WHS

enterprise and site standards, policies and procedures for WHS, as they apply to the job role

environmental risks and hazard identification

hazard and risk control

equipment used for workplace health and safety, and procedures for its safe use and maintenance

personal protective equipment and clothing and its properties

firefighting equipment

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous substances

machine guarding

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.