Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SUGCOHS1A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow safe work procedures

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SUGCOHS1A - Follow safe work procedures
Description This unit is a Core unit for all industry streams with the exception of laboratory workers who should select PMLOHS300A Work safely in accordance with defined policies and procedures. It covers the skills and knowledge required to apply basic occupational health and safety principles and procedures when carrying out work responsibilities.This unit is based on and equivalent to FDFCOROHS2A Implement occupational health and safety principles and procedures.
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to work safely
  • Hazards associated with work tasks and related control methods are identified
  • Work area is checked and monitored for safety prior to commencing work to confirm that it is appropriate and safe to use
  • Appropriate personal protective clothing is selected and fitted
  • Appropriate personal protective equipment is used according to workplace procedure
  • Safety signs and signals are interpreted and used as required by work responsibility
       
Element: Follow safe work procedures relating to own work
  • Work is carried out safely according to workplace requirements and OHS legislative requirements
  • OHS hazards that occur during work operations are identified, removed or controlled and reported
  • Duty of care for self and others is observed
  • Safety alarms, signs and visual and audible signals are used to communicate safety information effectively
       
Element: Contribute to continuous improvement in OHS practice
  • OHS incidents are reported in required format
  • Procedures for investigating incidents and assessing risk are followed
  • Health and safety issues are considered and raised with designated personnel
  • OHS reports and records relating to personal work responsibilities are maintained according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Follow emergency procedures
  • Emergency situations are identified and reported
  • Emergency procedures are followed according to company procedures
  • Emergency and evacuation procedures are implemented according to company procedures
       


Evidence Required

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The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.

Ability to:

1. Access workplace information on health and safety policies and procedures

2. Identify OHS hazards related to work responsibilities and take required action to remove or control hazards

3. Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment

4. Identify isolation points for equipment or process and follow workplace procedures for lock out and tag out of equipment as required

5. Demonstrate safe work procedures

6. Contribute to review and development of advice on appropriate OHS procedures

7. Participate in site system for managing OHS. This may include participating in risk assessments, incident investigations and internal audit programs.

8. Identify and respond to typical emergency situations

9. Maintain housekeeping standards in work area

10. Use communication systems and consultative processes to consult others on OHS issues

11. Apply basic problem solving skills to investigate and identify causes of OHS incidents

12. Report OHS information according to workplace procedure

Knowledge of:

13. Location of advice on OHS issues. This includes documents such as procedures and MSDSs

14. Typical hazards relating to work responsibilities. These may include:

manual handling

handling of chemicals and dangerous goods

working at heights and on platforms

working in confined spaces

working with moving equipment

working with 240V power supply

working in exposed conditions

working with combustible materials

15. Safe work procedures relating to work responsibilities. This is dependent on work responsibilities. At a minimum it includes:

safe manual handling techniques

safe use of mechanical aids to assist lifting and moving loads

positioning of power leads to avoid creating a hazard

principles and purpose of equipment isolation

procedures relating to work responsibilities

16. Application of concepts of hazard identification, risk assessment and control options. This includes a basic understanding of the hierarchy of control of OHS hazards

17. Procedures and responsibilities for investigating OHS incidents and assessing risk

18. Current technical knowledge related to OHS associated with work responsibilities

19. The purpose and procedure for collecting and reporting OHS information

20. Use, care and storage requirements of personal protective clothing and equipment used

21. Emergency and evacuation procedures

22. Storage requirements for hazardous goods used in the work area

23. Impact of housekeeping on safety

24. Communication systems and consultative arrangements

Relationship with other standards

Pre-requisite units

There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.

Co-assessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

OHS policy, system and procedures

Standard Operating Procedures and related advice on specific safe work practices company policies and codes of practice relating to OHS

Advice on relevant legislation and codes of practice relating to OHS

Work area or site in which OHS procedures are to be implemented

Personal protective clothing and equipment as required

Relevant hazard control equipment

Emergency and/or evacuation procedures for the potential range of hazards

Consultative forums relating to OHS

Storage areas for hazardous goods as required

Manual handling equipment as required

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Not applicable.

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations

Workplace information includes advice on OHS which may be contained in documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, health and safety procedures and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

Safety requirements are typically described in work procedures or related OHS-specific procedures

Where work is conducted in restricted or confined spaces, appropriate training/certification must be provided according to state safety requirements

At this level a competent operator demonstrates a general awareness of hazards, near misses and control methods across the site or workplace and a detailed understanding of those relevant to own job and work area

OHS incidents include near misses and injuries and illnesses

OHS policies and procedures are developed by management in consultation with the workforce and are consistent with legislative requirements

Involvement in continuous improvement can include participation in structured improvement programs and day-to-day problem solving

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Investigation responsibilities relate to own work area and are typically carried out with support

Reporting of emergencies can include raising an alarm and/or reporting to designated personnel in appropriate format

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Hazards associated with work tasks and related control methods are identified 
Work area is checked and monitored for safety prior to commencing work to confirm that it is appropriate and safe to use 
Appropriate personal protective clothing is selected and fitted 
Appropriate personal protective equipment is used according to workplace procedure 
Safety signs and signals are interpreted and used as required by work responsibility 
Work is carried out safely according to workplace requirements and OHS legislative requirements 
OHS hazards that occur during work operations are identified, removed or controlled and reported 
Duty of care for self and others is observed 
Safety alarms, signs and visual and audible signals are used to communicate safety information effectively 
OHS incidents are reported in required format 
Procedures for investigating incidents and assessing risk are followed 
Health and safety issues are considered and raised with designated personnel 
OHS reports and records relating to personal work responsibilities are maintained according to workplace procedures 
Emergency situations are identified and reported 
Emergency procedures are followed according to company procedures 
Emergency and evacuation procedures are implemented according to company procedures 

Forms

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