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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify hazards and assess risk
2. Identify hazards in the work area before and during work
3. Access and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS)
4. Assess risks for the identified hazards
5. Identify controls for these hazards from procedures
6. Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority
7. Identify and report remaining risk

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: smoke, darkness and heat heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours fire and explosion flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather other hazards that might arise
Equipment and PPE	Equipment and PPE include one or more of the following: hard hats goggles/glasses/face shields hearing protection (ear muffs and plugs) dusk masks/canister masks/self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA)/ long-range breathers gloves/gauntlets safety boots antistatic equipment overalls/aprons/acid jackets/pants handling aids other safety equipment
Appropriate personnel	Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following: employer supervisor employees elected as WHS representatives other personnel with WHS responsibilities
Recognising emergency situation	Emergency situations will be recognised from one or more of the following: visual (e.g. flashing lights) auditory (e.g. alarms) communication systems (e.g. radios and announcements) any other obvious mechanisms used in the workplace

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Performance Evidence

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

identify hazards

follow procedures to:

assess risks associated with the hazards

identify and apply standard controls

check that controls are in place and operational

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

identify and interpret signs and symbols, including emergency alarms

correctly handle and store items/materials relevant to job

interpret and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS).

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including procedures for reporting WHS problems and taking action

rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls

hierarchy of control

types and application of PPE

hazard and emergency signs, labels and alarms

appropriate responses to non-standard situations.

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