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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  2. Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety (OHS)

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

communicate concerns verbally

fill in accident and incident forms

identify hazards and assess risks

participate in group meetings

use communication technology if relevant to workplace requirements

Required Knowledge

ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets

accidents

emergencies

fire

incidents

meaning of occupational health and safety signs and symbols relevant to area of work

organisations policies and procedures relating to hazards

organisations policies procedures relating to risk control and hazard reporting

participative arrangements for occupational health and safety

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in all relevant workplace procedures followed

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

A combination of oral or written presentation

Observation on the job andor in a range of simulated environments

Specific resources for assessment

No special requirements


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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Workplace procedures may include:

hazard procedures

emergency procedures

accident and incident procedures

procedures for use of personal protective equipment

procedures for reporting accidents

incidents

hazards and emergencies

risk control procedures

extrication procedures

Hazards may include:

extreme temperatures

emergency situations requiring evacuation or security

earthquake

manual handling

damaged or broken furniture and fittings

spillages

damaged or worn equipment

items blocking exits

cords/ropes across walkways

items of equipment in areas of pedestrian traffic

slippery surfaces

breakages

noise

machinery

electricity

sea conditions

rocks

dangerous creatures

Legislation may include:

Commonwealth

state and territory legislation

standards

codes of practice

regulations and statutory requirements relevant to workplace OHS

Workplace emergencies may include:

accidents

vehicle and industrial accidents

incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances

bomb scares

terrorist action

fires

floods

storm and tempest

earthquake

emergency situations requiring evacuation or security

aquatic accidents

vessel aground, holed

towing emergencies

fire on board

Participative arrangements may include:

Occupational health and safety committees team or workgroup meetings