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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. 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.Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.ContextThis unit describes OHS requirements applicable for those with managerial responsibilities for maintaining and improving an established OHSMS within the organisation. This may be as a worker or as an owner of a business. This competency assumes that the OHSMS has been established by others, either internal or external and that expert advice is available either internally or externally. The competency is to be exhibited within the area of managerial responsibility, which may be an entire organisation or department of an organisation. Roles and responsibilities will vary from organisation to organisation.While relevant positions for maintaining and improving the OHSMS will include managers, OHS officers/managers it should be quite clear that the legal responsibility for OHS rests with the line managers.Analysis of data may include statistical analysis, qualitative analysis or informal review.ProceduresAll operations are performed in accordance with procedures.Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. HazardsTypical hazards include:handling chemicals and hazardous materials chemical and or hazardous materials spillagegases and liquids under pressuremoving machinerymaterials handling working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapoursfire and explosion. OHS Information SourcesSources of OHS information may be external and include:OHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian and International standardsOHS regulators and Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC)industry bodies Internet sites, journals and newslettersOHS policies and proceduresmanufacturer manuals risk assessments, JSAs, workplace inspectionsMSDSs and registershazard and incident reports.