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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Follow workplace WHS/OHS procedures
2. Relevant WHS/OHS, workplace hazard control procedures and safe work practices are identified, interpreted and applied to work
3. Workplace procedures for reporting hazards are identified and adhered to in a prompt and efficient manner
4. All relevant work activities are undertaken in a safe manner according to WHS/OHS guidelines, enterprise policies and procedures
5. Work area is assessed regularly and procedures to report, remove or minimise potential hazards are followed
6. Personal protection clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety and workplace procedures
7. Maintain personal wellbeing in the workplace
8. Risks to personal wellbeing that may affect safe performance in the workplace are identified and strategies to prevent them are put into place
9. Procedures for maintaining a tidy and clean personal work area are identified, interpreted and followed
10. Be aware of and report on safety of self and others
11. Situations that may endanger self or others are identified and corrected within scope of individual responsibility or reported
12. Incidents and injuries to self or others on the job are dealt with in a timely manner and reported to appropriate persons
13. Participative arrangements to foster safe working practices are contributed to, as appropriate
14. Deal with emergency situations
15. Emergency situations are recognised and required action is taken within scope of individual responsibility
16. Emergency procedures are followed in accordance with organisational procedures
17. Assistance from colleagues and/or other authorities is sought where appropriate

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 relevant legislation and workplace procedures communicating effectively and using appropriate strategies when listening, questioning and receiving feedback recognising limitations and asking for help reporting workplace hazards and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) incidents and related action solving or reporting problems identified when dealing with safety hazards and applying appropriate hazard control procedures using required personal protective equipment and clothing, and other equipment required when following WHS/OHS procedures.

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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 national, state/territory regulations appropriate hygiene and safety standards personal protective clothing and equipment relevant to the job and job context procedures related to WHS/OHS to be followed in the work area concerned workplace equipment, materials, housekeeping equipment and the processes and precautions for their use workplace hazards and ways to minimise or remove them.

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