Elements and Performance Criteria
- Follow safe work practices
- Identify organisational and site WHS policies and procedures.
- Operate and use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task and according to manufacturer's recommendations.
- Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task requirements.
- Use plant and equipment guards according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Identify and follow safety signs and symbols.
- Identify risks
- Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.
- Identify WHS issues and risks in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.
- Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment.
- Complete hazard, accident or incident reports accurately and clearly and according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Follow emergency procedures
- Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency.
- Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies.
- Practise emergency and evacuation procedures and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.
- Record and accurately report emergencies and evacuation procedures.