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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Follow workplace OHS procedures
   • Identify, interpret and apply relevant WHS, workplace hazard control procedures and safe work practices
   • Identify and adhere to workplace procedures for reporting hazards promptly and efficiently
   • Undertake all work activities in a safe manner according to WHS guidelines, enterprise policies and procedures
   • Assess the work area regularly and follow procedures to report, remove or minimise potential hazards
   • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly in accordance with established safety and workplace procedures

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Hazard control procedures	Hazard control procedures include one or more of the following: emergency, fire and accident procedures hazard identification and removal or, if this is not possible, establish a hazard control use of PPE relevant manufacturer guidelines relating to the operation and use of equipment WHS regulations safe use of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and/or electrical equipment safe use of chemicals and toxic substances
Workplace hazards	Workplace hazards include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: untidy work conditions, including poor and unnecessary obstacles and equipment in work areas sharp instruments or equipment excessive noise hot substances and equipment electricity and water electrical equipment being careless when using cutting equipment or dealing with heat or hot surfaces damaged equipment moving machinery materials handling gases and liquids under pressure working at heights confined spaces inappropriate lifting practices dangerous floor surfaces movements of equipment, goods and vehicles chemicals and other harmful substances, including fumes and dust toxic substances damaged packing material and containers inflammable materials and fire hazards unavailable waste management and disposal procedures extremes in weather conditions unsuitable lighting levels water hazards dangerous storage areas
Safe work practices	Safe work practices include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: manual handling procedures correct posture safe lifting and bending using appropriate PPE
Risks to personal wellbeing	Risk to personal wellbeing include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: smoking, alcohol and drug use lack of sleep poor diet lack of exercise stress not using appropriate methods when lifting or moving heavy objects not wearing proper PPE
PPE	PPE includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: gloves masks uniform safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios high visibility clothing
Appropriate persons	Appropriate persons include one or more of the following: workplace personnel supervisors team leaders management WHS personnel other persons authorised or nominated by the organisation
Emergency situations	Emergency situations include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: accidents overheating equipment injuries, such as cuts, scalds and burns health conditions, such as fainting, asthma attacks and allergic reactions spills and leakages of harmful gas and liquids structural failures and breakages robbery fire flooding power failures or shorts
Participative arrangements	Participative arrangements include one or more of the following: workplace meetings suggestion schemes regular communications with team leaders information sessions

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and demonstrate the ability to:

follow relevant workplace procedures, policies, instructions and regulations, including work health and safety (WHS) regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures, environment protection, and manufacturer guidelines relating to the operation and use of equipment

follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control

use relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)

complete work systematically with required attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

use appropriate written and verbal communication in the workplace

use basic interpersonal and communication skills, including listening and questioning, and receiving feedback

promptly report workplace hazards and WHS incidents and take appropriate action

solve or report problems identified when dealing with safety hazards and applying appropriate hazard control procedures

recognise limitations, ask for help and seek clarification or information about work requirements and procedures.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

procedures related to WHS to be followed in the work area concerned

workplace hazards and ways to minimise or remove them

workplace equipment, materials, housekeeping equipment and the processes and precautions for their use

PPE relevant to the job and job context

appropriate hygiene and safety standards.

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