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. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standardscode of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
OHS (occupational health and safety) policy is: | a statement by the organisation of its intentions and principles in relation to its overall OHS performance which provides a framework for action and for the setting of its OHS objectives and targets |
Safety is: | a state in which the risk of harm to persons or damage is limited to an acceptable level |
OHS objectives are: | goals in terms of OHS performance, arising from the OHS policy that an organisation sets itself to achieve, and which are quantified where practicable |
Relevant positions will include: | managerssupervisorsOHS officer/managerFirst Aid officers |
Responsibility is: | being accountable for the achievement of objectives |
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) is: | that part of the overall management system which includes organisational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the OHS policy, and so managing the OHS risks associated with the business of the organisation |
OHS Management System principles are to include: | commitment and policyplanningimplementationmeasurement and evaluationreview and improvement |
Consultation processes may include: | OHS committeesconsultation with health and safety representativesissue resolution proceduresparticipative/consultative procedures conducted by supervisory staff within the area of managerial responsibility |
Hazard is defined as: | a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss |
Existing and potential hazards can be identified from: | checklistshazard identification processesaccident and incident reportssignificant incident reports |
Monitoring of activities may include: | review of written reportsperformance appraisalauditing procedures |
Hazard identification is: | the process of recognising that a hazard exists and defining its characteristics |
Risk is defined as: | the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood |
Risk assessment is defined as: | the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation |
Risk control is defined as: | that part of risk management which involves the implementation of policies, standards, procedures and physical changes to eliminate or minimise adverse risks |
Risk treatment is: | the selection and implementation of appropriate options for dealing with risk |
Incident is: | any unplanned event resulting in, or having a potential for injury, ill health, damage or other loss |
OHS legislation may include: | maintenance of records for statutory/legal breachesprovision of information and trainingregulations and code of practice relating to statutory/legal compliancesite representatives and committeesissue resolution |