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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Monitor the implementation of safe work practices and procedures
  2. Contribute to continuous improvement
  3. Respond to hazardous events and emergency situations

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Maintain current accessible workplace information on health and safety policies procedures rights and responsibilities This includes advice on function specific requirements and safety programs including return to work arrangements

Demonstrate safe work procedures to others

Secure necessary resources including personal protective clothing and equipment and hazard control equipment

Ensure that all workers have appropriate competencylicensing required by work role

Facilitate consultation processes on OHS issues

Identify hazards and emergency situations

Take appropriate action in response to hazardous and emergency situations This can include requesting assistance and liaising with both internal and external emergency personnel as required

Apply principles of risk management and hazard control

Review and improve OHS procedures

Use communication systems and consultative processes to consult others on OHS issues

Participate in management of return to work arrangements in the work area

Knowledge of

Location of advice on OHS issues

Typical hazards relating to work area

Safe work procedures

Reporting procedures

Legal obligations and responsibilities including duty of care

Consequences of noncompliance

Rehabilitation options and procedures

Planning and resource allocation systems

Workplace training arrangements

Competencytraining and licensing requirements of tasks performed in the work area

Emergency and evacuation procedures

Procedures for reviewing and updating work instructions and procedures

Return to work responsibilities and procedures in the workplace

Communication systems and consultative arrangements

Current technical knowledge related to OHS associated with work responsibilities

Problem solving techniques to identify cause and options to remedy problems

Communication channels for providing advice on OHS requirements rights and responsibilities

Procedures for developing or modifying operating procedures

Reporting requirements and procedures

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Standard operating procedures and related advice on specific safe work practices company policies and codes of practice relating to OHS

Advice on relevant legislation and codes of practice relating to OHS

Advice on industrial awards and agreements

Work area or system in which OHS principles and procedures are to be monitored

Relevant personal protective clothing and equipment and hazard control equipment

Procedures for developing or modifying work instructions and procedures

Procedures for allocating resources such as personal protective clothing and equipment as required and hazard control equipment

Competency records and workplace training arrangements

Emergency andor evacuation procedures for the potential range of hazards

Consultative forums relating to OHS

Consultative arrangements

Communication system

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Where work is conducted in restricted or confined spaces, appropriate training/certification must be provided according to state safety requirements

OHS rights and responsibilities relate to all workers, including injured workers

Responsibility for monitoring health and safety relates to a whole work area or system

Health and safety requirements as typically described in work procedures or related OHS-specific procedures

Hazards, near misses and injuries and illnesses typically relate to own job and work area

OHS policies and procedures are developed by management in consultation with the workforce

Procedures for the systematic identification, removal or control of hazards may be undertaken as part of a team

Investigation responsibilities relate to own work area and are typically carried out with support

Reporting of emergencies can include raising an alarm and/or reporting to designated personnel in appropriate format