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 legislation may include: | state, territory and commonwealth OHS Actsregulations and codes of practicegeneral duty of care under OHS legislationconfidentiality of records OHS training. |
Organisational health and safety policies and procedures may include: | documentationcommunication protocolsmaintaining plant and equipmentpurchasing supplies and equipmentcounselling or disciplinary processesemergency responseincident investigationassessing and controlling hazards and risksrecord-keeping and reporting procedures. |
Work group may include: | employees team leaderscoordinatorsforepersonssupervisors. |
Procedures to identify and assess hazards may include: | auditsworkplace inspectionshousekeepingchecking and maintaining area and equipment. |
Measures to control risks may include: | elimination of the riskengineering controlsadministrative controlspersonal protective equipment. |
Consultation procedures may include: | meetings OHS committeeshealth and safety representativessuggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees. |
Designated personnel may include: | managerssafety officers. |
Inadequacies may include: | lack of resourcesinsufficient planningunscheduled changes in work procedures. |
Hazardous events may include: | accidentsfires and explosionsemergencies, such as chemical spills, bomb scares and violent incidents. |
Procedures for dealing with hazardous events may include: | evacuationchemical containmentfirst aidaccident or incident reporting and investigation. |
Hazardous goods and equipment may include: | hazardous chemicalsproducts treated with chemicalselectrical equipment. |
OHS training needs may include: | on the job or off the jobinduction traininghazard trainingtask or equipment trainingemergency and evacuation training. |
OHS records may include: | audits and inspection reportsequipment usage logshealth surveillance and workplace environmental monitoring recordsrecords of instruction and trainingmanufacturer and supplier informationhazardous substances’ registersmaintenance and testing reportsworkers compensation and rehabilitation recordsfirst-aid and medical records. |