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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify WHS/OHS legislative requirements for vehicle driving operations
   • WHS/OHS legislative requirements relevant to own work role and responsibilities in vehicle driving operations are identified and explained
   • WHS/OHS legislative requirements relevant to others involved in vehicle driving operations are identified
   • Duty of care requirements for vehicle driving operations are identified
   • Vehicle WHS/OHS requirements are identified
   • Information for safe operation of ancillary equipment is sourced and followed
   • Own responsibilities that comply with safe work practices are identified
   • Information about workplace and site WHS/OHS policies and procedures is made readily available in vehicle
   • WHS/OHS communication and reporting processes are identified
2. Identify and assess vehicle driving operations risks
   • Vehicle driving operations hazards are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel
   • Vehicle driving operations safety risks are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel
   • Safe work practices, duty of care requirements and safe work instructions for vehicle driving operations are followed to control risks
3. Identify hazardous materials and other vehicle driving operations hazards
   • Hazardous materials in vehicle driving operations are correctly identified, handled and used in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures
   • Measures for controlling risks are applied effectively and immediately
   • Hazardous materials that have safety implications for self and others are secured, using appropriate signs and signals
   • Existing and potential hazards are identified and reported in accordance with site and company procedures
4. Plan and prepare for safe work practices
   • Correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing are identified, correctly fitted, used and stored in accordance with organisational procedures
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and tasks are organised in accordance with organisational procedures
   • Required signage and barricades are determined and used during vehicle driving operations and at the site
   • Safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs), relevant to vehicle driving operations are accessed and followed in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures
   • Job safety analysis (JSA) is undertaken or safe work method statements (SWMSs) are prepared, relevant to vehicle driving operations and are used to inform work processes in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures
5. Apply safe work practices
   • Task is performed in a manner that is safe for operator, other personnel and the general community in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
   • Hazards, incidents and injuries are reported in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
   • Site safety signs and symbols are identified and followed
   • Site is cleared and maintained to prevent and protect self and others from accidents and incidents, and to meet environmental requirements
6. Contribute to managing WHS/OHS
   • WHS/OHS issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures
   • Contributions are made to participative arrangements for WHS/OHS management in accordance with organisational procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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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 emergency evacuation procedures applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements completing documentation related to WHS/OHSin the workplace including: transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility regulations relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements identifying hazards and other WHS/OHS issues implementing contingency plans interpreting and following safe work procedures including: safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) job safety analysis (JSA) or safe work method statements (SWMSs) standard operating procedures or workplace procedures and policies maintaining environmental requirements on site recognising safety signs and symbols using emergency equipment including: emergency shutdown controls evacuation controls spill control equipment eye wash equipment and safety showers fire extinguishers using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety measures including: chemical resistant gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses intrinsically safe, full cover protective clothing high visibility clothing and safety vest twoway radio using signs and signals for WHS/OHS warnings using terms in a SDSs/MSDSs working collaboratively with others.

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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:

applicable legislative procedures and codes: current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code Australian Road Rules environmental protection legislation and regulations fatigue management regulations national heavy vehicle regulations relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements for operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads WHS/OHS legislation containers and goods coding including: ADG Code markings International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code markings relevant horticultural product markings handling broken or damaged equipment safely hazardous materials implications HAZCHEM symbols and implications for safe work and storage location and procedures for safety alarms, manifests, emergency shut-off systems, and emergency communication systems procedures for storage and use of hazardous substances relevant duty of care requirements relevant internal data entry books, including logbooks, data sheets and load sheets reporting procedures for: safety incidents unsafe situations, fire hazards, broken or damaged equipment or fittings, sickness and accidents relevant workplace WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines safe work practices transport emergency response plan (TERP).

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