The unit applies to following defined OHS policies and procedures in order to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. Work is conducted under some supervision, usually with limited discretion, initiative and judgement on the job in own work.

Work may include a variety of environments such as operational workplace activities, restricted spaces, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions and day or night operations. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

This unit requires the application of skills associated with self management to follow OHS practices when performing tasks, and learning skills to participate in OHS related training. Communication skills and understanding of team approach to OHS are also required to interpret and understand what is required to provide a safe workplace for self and others. This unit also requires the ability to use initiative and enterprise and problem solving strategies to identify and act upon hazards and risks within the workplace.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Identify and follow workplace practices for hazard identification and risk control

1.1 Initiative and enterprise is used to recognise hazards in work area and report to designated personnel.

1.2 Workplace practices and work instructions for controlling risks are identified and followed accurately.

1.3 OHS practices and workplace practices for dealing with hazards are identified and followed.

2 Apply OHS practices to own work

2.1 Employee OHS obligations are identified.

2.2 Concepts of duties of care are identified.

2.3 Problem solving strategies are used to address safety problems, inconsistencies or concerns

2.4 Role of team approach in maintaining OHS is identified

2.5 Participate in OHS training

3 Contribute to participative arrangements for management of OHS

3.1 OHS issues are raised with designated personnel

3.2 Contributions are made to participative arrangements for OHS management in the workplace within workplace practices and scope of responsibilities.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

rights and responsibilities of parties under OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice

workplace OHS policies and procedures related to the job role or function

workplace emergency and evacuation procedures

the meaning of OHS signs and symbols

workplace reporting procedures in regard to risks, hazards and accidents

location and use of necessary safety equipment, including personal protective equipment

safe operating procedures for machinery and equipment

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

identify and apply risk control measures

identify and report workplace hazards

follow workplace practices for accidents and emergency situations

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

recognise and report hazards to designated personnel

accurately follow workplace procedures relevant to controlling risks in the workplace

communicate about hazards and risks in the workplace

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Hazards may include

chemicals, dangerous and other hazardous substances

load shifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts

production machinery and equipment

inflammable materials and fire hazards

manual handling of materials and equipment

waste management and disposal

extremes in weather conditions

variations in lighting levels

floor surfaces

water hazards

accidents

traffic flow, vehicle and equipment operation

storage areas

Hazard identification may include:

checking machinery and equipment and work area before and during work

workplace inspections

housekeeping

Risk control may include:

isolation procedures

machine guards and safety devices

traffic and pedestrian flow regulation

Personnel may include:

workplace personnel, site visitors, contractors, official representatives

OHS obligations may include:

personal protective equipment

applying duty of care to self and others in the workplace

Problem solving strategies may include:

asking questions

reporting or referring to appropriate personnel

asking for help or support

referring to standard operating procedures

accessing OHS information

Designated personnel may include:

OHS officer or coordinator

human resources

OHS committee members

supervisor

management

team leader

Participative arrangements may include:

formal and informal meetings

OHS committees

OHS representatives

suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Sector

All

This unit contains employability skills.