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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and follow workplace practices for hazard identification and risk control
  2. Apply OHS practices to own work
  3. Contribute to participative arrangements for management of OHS

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

rights and responsibilities of parties under OHS legislation regulations and codes of practice

workplace OHS policies and procedures related to the job role or function

workplace emergency and evacuation procedures

the meaning of OHS signs and symbols

workplace reporting procedures in regard to risks hazards and accidents

location and use of necessary safety equipment including personal protective equipment

safe operating procedures for machinery and equipment

quality standards and practices

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

identify and apply risk control measures

identify and report workplace hazards

follow workplace practices for accidents and emergency situations

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

recognise and report hazards to designated personnel

accurately follow workplace procedures relevant to controlling risks in the workplace

communicate about hazards and risks in the workplace

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Hazards may include

chemicals, dangerous and other hazardous substances

load shifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts

production machinery and equipment

inflammable materials and fire hazards

manual handling of materials and equipment

waste management and disposal

extremes in weather conditions

variations in lighting levels

floor surfaces

water hazards

accidents

traffic flow, vehicle and equipment operation

storage areas

Hazard identification may include:

checking machinery and equipment and work area before and during work

workplace inspections

housekeeping

Risk control may include:

isolation procedures

machine guards and safety devices

traffic and pedestrian flow regulation

Personnel may include:

workplace personnel, site visitors, contractors, official representatives

OHS obligations may include:

personal protective equipment

applying duty of care to self and others in the workplace

Problem solving strategies may include:

asking questions

reporting or referring to appropriate personnel

asking for help or support

referring to standard operating procedures

accessing OHS information

Designated personnel may include:

OHS officer or coordinator

human resources

OHS committee members

supervisor

management

team leader

Participative arrangements may include:

formal and informal meetings

OHS committees

OHS representatives

suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices