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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Access information about WHS/OHS and workplace policies and procedures
  2. Relevant provisions of WHS/OHS legislation and codes of practice are accurately followed
  3. Information on workplace WHS/OHS health and safety policies, procedures and programs is stored in a readily accessible location and manner
  4. Information is accurately and clearly explained to work team
  5. Information about risk identification outcomes and control procedures is provided to appropriate personnel
  6. Implement and monitor procedures for identifying and assessing hazards
  7. Existing and potential hazards in work area are identified and reported
  8. Identified hazards are assessed in relation to relative risk
  9. Appropriate action is initiated to minimise and control risks/hazards
  10. Implement and monitor procedures for controlling risks
  11. Incorporation of hierarchy of risk control measures within hazard register is checked
  12. Existing risk control measures are implemented, monitored and reviewed
  13. Work procedures to control risks are implemented and adherence to them by work group is monitored
  14. Required improvements to existing risk control measures are identified, including required resources for implementation, and reported to appropriate personnel
  15. Plan and supervise housekeeping arrangements
  16. Housekeeping tasks are identified and incorporated in enterprise work roles
  17. Housekeeping equipment is maintained
  18. Team members are allocated housekeeping tasks and are supervised in performing allocated tasks
  19. Housekeeping practices are planned to conform with environmental and WHS/OHS health and safety requirements
  20. Implement and monitor procedures for dealing with hazardous events
  21. Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events are implemented as required to ensure prompt control action is taken
  22. Hazardous events are investigated to identify causes
  23. Risk control measures are implemented to prevent recurrence and to minimise risks of hazardous events or issues, and are reported to appropriate personnel for implementation