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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
Specific OH&S obligations and requirements may include: | duty of care under OH&S legislation and common lawhazards managementOH&S representative and consultative mechanisms and issues resolution provisionssecurity and confidentiality relating to individual OH&S recordstraining. |
Hazardous events and community health hazards may include: | lairage of livestock carrying Q fever and other zoonotic diseasesrefrigerant leaksseepage from holding ponds. |
Measuring of OH&S performance may include: | average time lost rate, and days lost per reporting periodcosts, including preventative, rehabilitation and compensationreported incidents, accidents, incident rates, and reports by types of accidents and incidents. |
Communication may: | be inclusive of the cultural, ethnic and social diversity of individuals and groupsinvolve preparation of reports which may be complex, contain information from a range of technical sources and include mathematical and graphic information and datainvolve reading and interpreting workplace documentationoccur in a variety of sensitive, conflictive, collaborative and supportive environmentsmay be formal or informal and involve face to face and technological/electronic methodsrequire analysis and presentation of complex concepts, technical information, mathematical information and other data in simple or complex formatsrequire persuasion, negotiation and assertiveness skills. |
Stakeholders may include: | company owners, directors, shareholders and financierscompetitorsemergency services (e.g. ambulance, hospital, fire, police and rescue)insurance agencies, brokers and underwriterslocal communitymanagement and employeesOH&S agencies and government departmentssuppliers, customers and consumersunions and employer associations. |
Consultative and participative processes may include: | continuous improvement and reviewinclusion of OH&S in other consultative processes and forums (e.g. consultative committee or maintenance meetings)involvement of workforce at all levels in problem solving, management and monitoring of OH&S, including inspections, audits, risk assessment and risk controlOH&S representatives and/or committeesprocedures for reporting hazards, risks and issues. |
OH&S records may include: | audit and inspection reportsenvironmental monitoring and health surveillance recordsfirst aid and sick room recordsinformation from suppliers and agencies, including stock handling, equipment and machinery usage and maintenancemaintenance reportsmandatory requirements: compensation and rehabilitation, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), accident, injury and illness notifications, certificates and licences, hazardous substances registers and driver's log bookstraining. |
Regulatory requirements may include: | animal welfarecommercial law, including fair trading and trade practicescompliance, including AS 3806:2006 Compliance programsconsumer lawcorporate law, including registration, licensing and financial reportingcurrent NOH&SC Codes of Practice, including noise management and protection of hearing at work, preparation of MSDSs, and prevention of occupational overuseenvironmental and waste management legislation and regulationsEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO), anti-discrimination and sexual harassmentExport Control Actindustrial awards and agreements OH&S management systems including:AS/NZS 4581:1999 Management System Integration - Guidance to Business Government and Community OrganisationsAS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health&Safety Management Systems - Specification with Guidance for UseASNZS 4804:2001 Occupational Health&Safety Management Systems - General Guidelines on Principles, Systems and Supporting Techniquesrelevant regulationsrisk management, including:AS/NZS 4360:2004 Risk Managementstate and territory regulations regarding meat processingtaxation. |
Training may include: | first aid trainingOH&S training for all levels and areas of enterprisesafety committee training. |
OH&S requirements may include: | enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programshygiene and sanitation requirementsOH&S legal requirementsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:coats and apronsear plugs or muffseye and facial protectionhead-wearlifting assistanceprotective boot coversprotective hand and arm coveringprotective head and hair coveringuniformswaterproof clothingwork, safety or waterproof footwearrequirements set out in standards and codes of practice. |
Specialist external advice may be: | provided by health and safety professionals (e.g. ergonomists, rehabilitation specialists and occupational therapists)provided by technical experts (e.g. ergonomists)utilised in the design of control measures, monitoring systems and health surveillance. |
Workforce characteristics may include: | agecultural and language backgroundeducation and training experienceemployment history and work experiencegenderindividual ethical standards and valuesliteracy, numeracy, communication skillspart time, casual, contract and permanent employment. |
Mathematical skills may relate to: | technical and financial modellingcalculationsinterpretation and analysiscomplex actual and hypothetical mathematical information, such as:product and product qualityfinancial operationspersonneloperationssales and turnoverexports. |
Workplacerequirements may include: | enterprise-specific requirementsOH&S requirementsQuality Assurance (QA) requirementsStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)the ability to perform the task to production requirementswork instructions. |
Health and safety information and reports may include: | audit reports, accident investigation reports, and financial reports relating to premiums, costs and claimsdetailed, summarised, expanded or synthesised informationoral, written, graphic, technical or statistical informationsketches, photographs, video or audio taped information. |
Occupation injuries and illnesses may include: | cuts, sprains and strainssubstance abusezoonotic diseases. |