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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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. |
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Hazard identification is: | The process of identifying sources of harm, and may be required: before new forms of work and organisation of work are implementedbefore changes are made to workplace, equipment, work processes or work arrangementsas part of planning major tasks or activities, such as equipment shutdownsfollowing an incident report when new knowledge becomes available at regular intervals during normal operationsprior to disposal of equipment, or materials |
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A hazard is: | A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these |
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Specific hazards may include, but are not limited to: | AlarmsBodily fluids Burnout (compassion fatigue)Chemicals Computer use Cytotoxic medicines and wasteDefusing violent behaviourEgress from roomsManaging violent behaviour on outreach and home visitsManual handling Manual handling (boxes)Moving parts of machineryNoise RosteringSharpsTrips falls etc Underfoot hazards Violence in the workplace Work posture |
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Other workplace hazards may include: | Occupational violenceStressFatigueBullying |
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Risk: | In relation to any hazard, means the probability and consequences of injury, illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard |
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Residual risk is | The risk which remains after controls have been implemented |
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Examples of risks requiring management in a direct client care work environment may include: | Worker fatigue or burnout requiring appropriate supervision and stress managementInjury or damage resulting from violent or aggressive behaviour, requiring strategies to defuse or avoid behaviours of concern Risks relating to working in client's homes, requiring appropriate worker education and associated strategiesFire in client's homes requiring workers to provide basic information on home fire safety |
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Organisation procedures include: | Policies and procedures underpinning the management of OHS, including:Hazard, incident and injury reporting Hazard identification, risk assessment and controlConsultation and participationQuality system documentation |
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OHS housekeeping includes: | Workplace and personal routines designed to improve health and safety; for example, cleaning up spills, keeping walkways, exits and traffic areas clear |
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Information includes: | Hazard, incident and investigation reports Workplace inspection reportsIncident investigation reportsMinutes of meetingsJob Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and registersEmployees handbooks Manufacturers' manuals and specificationsInformation from OHS representativesReports from OHS committeeInformation from external sources on hazards and risk relevant to the work group |
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Work procedures include: | Standard operating procedures Batch specificationsOperator or manufacturer manuals Procedures for selecting, fitting, using and maintaining personal protective equipment |
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Mentoring and coaching may include: | Providing guidance and explanation on implementation of work and organisation procedures Providing feedback Providing encouragementAssisting with problem solving |
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Incidents include: | Any event that has caused or has the potential for injury, ill-health or damage |
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Other workplace documentation may include: | Job checklists, schedules Workplace inspection checklists |
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Risk controls include: | The devices and methods to, where practicable, eliminate the hazard or, where this is not practicable, minimise the risk associated with the hazard |
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Designated persons may include: | Team leadersSupervisorsOHS representativesOHS committee members ManagersOrganisation OHS personnelOther persons designated by the organisation |
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Hierarchy of control is: | The preferred order of control measures for OHS risks:Elimination controlling the hazard at the sourceSubstitution e.g. Replacing one substance or activity at the sourceEngineering e.g. Installing guards on machineryAdministration policies and procedures for safe work practicesPersonal protective equipment e.g. respirators, ear plugs |
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Emergency signals and alarms may include: | Machinery malfunction alarmsFire alarmsEvacuation alarms or announcementsReversing beepers on mobile plant |
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Emergency may include any abnormal or sudden event that requires immediate action such as: | Serious injury eventsEvents requiring evacuationFires and explosionsHazardous substance and chemical spillsExplosion and bomb alertsSecurity emergencies, such as armed robberies, intruders and disturbed personsInternal emergencies, such as loss of power or water supply and structural collapseExternal emergencies and natural disasters, such as flood, storm and traffic accident impacting on the organisation |