1. Participate in workplace inspections
   • Group processes are facilitated to identify potential OH&S hazards.
   • Workplace inspections are participated in to identify potential hazards as appropriate.
   • Reporting obligations are fulfilled.
   • Risk control processes are implemented.
2. Participate in OH&S risk control process
   • Risk assessment processes are participated in.
   • Hazards are controlled in accordance with hierarchy of controls.
   • Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events are initiated.
   • Information is provided to relevant parties in line with action or is reported to designated personnel.
3. Monitor implementation of safe work practices
   • Compliance with safe work practices is demonstrated by example.
   • Safe work performance by employees is monitored.
   • Safe work practices are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
4. Assist development of safe work practices
   • Changes to work procedures or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are developed in line with outcomes of risk control processes and regulatory requirements.
   • Employees are consulted in relation to the development of safe work practices.
   • Employee understanding of safe work procedures on- the-job is reinforced.
5. Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of OH&S
   • Organisational procedures for consultation over OH&S issues are implemented and monitored to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute.
   • Issues raised through consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly or referred to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures.
   • Outcomes of consultation over OH&S issues are made known to the work group promptly.
6. Contribute to workplace rehabilitation program as appropriate
   • Contributions are made to workplace rehabilitation programs in accordance with rehabilitation co-ordinator' and/or rehabilitation providers' requirements.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge required for this unit Where bold italicised text is used further information is detailed in the Range Statement

Demonstrate participative problemsolving techniques to identify and resolve OHampS issues

Describe procedures for reporting hazards accidents and incidents

Explain risk management principles

Identify and apply extent of responsibility

Identify and apply relevant OHampS and workplace requirements

Identify and demonstrate safe work practices associated with work tasks

Identify OHampS hazards in the workplace

Identify relevant hazard control equipment and explain function safe operation maintenance and storage requirements

Outline process for developing and altering work procedures or SOPs

Use facilitation skills to ensure participation from all group members

Use relevant communication skills

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 this Training Package

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments within the meat industry and situations that may affect performance. This includes 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. Bold italics wording in the Elements and Performance Criteria, and Required Skills and Knowledge, is detailed below.