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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Perform checks and inspections
  2. Non- compliances are identified in accordance with WHS/OHS procedures and statutory requirements
  3. Actual and potential hazards are accurately identified
  4. Rectify and report work hazards and non-compliances
  5. Hazards and non-compliances are reported in accordance with workplace instructions
  6. Appropriate action to minimise or eliminate identified hazards is taken in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS regulations
  7. Complete documentation
  8. Procedures and processes for required records, reports and other documentation concerning inspections, identified safety hazards and action taken are confirmed
  9. Required records, reports and other documentation concerning inspections, identified safety hazards and action taken are completed and proofread
  10. Required records, reports and other documentation concerning inspections, identified safety hazards and action taken are processed in accordance with workplace and WHS/OHS regulatory requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

making appropriate judgements about the relative urgency of hazard reports

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and safely using relevant equipment and materials during work activities

selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

using correct manual handling procedures

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

writing and preparing safety incident reports and other documents required within workplace activities.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

communication and negotiation requirements

documentation and record requirements

emergency procedures

equipment, and materials used during work activities, and precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use

first aid procedures

hazards that may occur in the workplace and action that can be taken to control and minimise the risks involved

location of safety equipment and procedures for its use

manual handling procedures

PPE and procedures for its use

regulations and codes of practice relevant to work activities including the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

workplace procedures and policies related to ensuring a safe workplace.