Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Identify work health and safety requirements

1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements applicable to job context are identified

1.2 Roles and responsibilities of key personnel connected with WHS are identified

1.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to job context is identified

2. Follow work health and safety procedures

2.1 Housekeeping is carried out according to workplace procedures and WHS requirements

2.2 Manual-handling techniques and safety equipment are used according to workplace and manufacturer procedures and WHS requirements

2.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used according to workplace and manufacturer procedures and WHS requirements

2.4 PPE is maintained and stored according to workplace and manufacturer procedures

3. Respond to hazards in the workplace

3.1 Workplace hazards and risks are identified and reported according to workplace procedures

3.2 Non-conformance in the use, storage and labelling of hazardous materials is identified and reported to appropriate personnel

4. Follow emergency procedures

4.1 Emergency procedures are identified, followed and reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures and WHS requirements

4.2 Emergency equipment is accessed and used according to workplace procedures and WHS requirements

4.3 Faulty emergency equipment is identified, tagged and reported

5. Complete incident and accident reports

5.1 Workplace incident and accident reporting procedures are identified

5.2 Incident and accident reports are completed according to workplace procedures and submitted to appropriate personnel

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret workplace and WHS procedures that support safe work practices

interpret and use operating procedures for PPE, manual handling and emergency equipment

interpret safety data sheets (SDS)

interpret labels on containers and hazardous materials.

Writing skills to:

legibly and accurately complete incident and accident reports, workplace hazards and risk assessment forms.

Oral communication skills to:

report non-conformance in the use, storage and labelling of hazardous materials

report workplace emergencies to appropriate personnel.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements must include:

first aid equipment

procedures for handling hazardous material

hazard control procedures, including those for hazardous materials and toxic substances

manual-handling techniques

personal protective clothing and equipment

safe use of tools, equipment and machinery.

Personal protective equipment must include:

ear plugs

glasses

gloves

helmets

protective clothing

safety boots.

Housekeeping must include:

cleaning and maintaining workplace and work areas

removing spillages

storing materials.