Elements and Performance Criteria
- Recognise safety management system requirements
- WHS/OHS responsibilities and duties are identified and accountability processes are appreciated
- WHS/OHS policies and procedures are accessed, reviewed and clarification sought where necessary
- Implications of any changes to the safety management system (SMS) are identified and addressed
- Records are accurately completed
- Work safely
- Established safety procedures are followed when conducting work
- Work for which personal protective clothing and/or equipment required is identified, used, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures
- Safety checks on all equipment and machinery are undertaken before operation according to workplace procedures
- Hazardous chemicals are identified and handled according to workplace procedures
- Safe manual handling techniques are used when conducting work
- Worker/employee responsibilities prescribed in WHS/OHS legislation are recognised and carried out
- Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
- Hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures
- Assessment of risks associated with identified hazards is made according to workplace procedures
- Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed
- Risks to fellow workers and other people are recognised and action is taken to eliminate or reduce them
- Participate effectively in WHS/OHS consultation processes
- Follow emergency procedures