Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to comply with workplace OHS procedures and practices
- OHS instructions are received and confirmed
- OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are followed for the work to be performed, received and confirmed
- Relevant OHS requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are discussed with all persons to establish and confirm the work schedule
- Suggestions to assist with complying with workplace OHS procedures and practices are made to others involved in the work
- Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures
- Scope of responsibility under any relevant work permit are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons
- Resources including OHS related equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures
- Relevant responsibilities associated with First Aid and other related work safety procedures at the work site are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures
- Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards
- Site is prepared according to given OHS instructions and the work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
- Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with given instructions and requirements
- Carry out work in compliance with workplace OHS procedures and practices
- OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
- Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely monitored in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents
- Operational knowledge for compliance with workplace OHS procedures and practices is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures
- Equipment and work areas are regularly cleaned and all the work is carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures to ensure compliance with OHS requirements
- Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards assessed and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised person for directions according to established procedures
- Appropriate personal protective equipment is used as required in accordance with requirements and established procedures
- Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
- Problems associated with compliance with workplace OHS procedures and practices are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met
- Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
- Safety equipment is routinely checked in accordance with legislative requirements and standard operating procedures
- Hazardous materials and equipment are handled and stored in accordance with material safety data sheets and manufacturer's specifications
- Complete compliance with OHS at the work site
- Work undertaken is checked against work schedule; assistance is sought to clarify obligations and procedures and any anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures
- Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures
- Work site is checked for rehabilitation, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
- Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
- Assistance is sought to clarify obligations and procedures and the appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures
- Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures