Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Recognise safety management system requirements

1.1

WHS/OHS responsibilities and duties are identified and accountability processes are outlined

1.2

WHS/OHS policies and procedures are accessed and reviewed, and clarification is sought where necessary

1.3

Implications of changes to the safety management system (SMS) are identified and addressed

1.4

Records are accurately completed

2

Work safely

2.1

Established safety procedures are followed when conducting work

2.2

Work for which personal protective clothing and/or equipment is required is identified

2.3

Personal protective clothing and/or equipment is used, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures

2.4

Safety checks on all equipment and machinery are undertaken before operation according to workplace procedures

2.5

Hazardous chemicals are identified and handled according to workplace procedures

2.6

Safe manual handling techniques are used when conducting work

2.7

Worker/employee responsibilities prescribed in WHS/OHS legislation are recognised and carried out

3

Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

3.1

Hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures

3.2

Assessment of risks associated with identified hazards is made according to workplace procedures

3.3

Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed

3.4

Risks to fellow workers and other people are recognised and action is taken to eliminate or reduce them

4

Participate effectively in WHS/OHS consultation processes

4.1

WHS/OHS issues are raised with designated personnel according to workplace procedures

4.2

Contributions are made to workplace meetings, inspections and other WHS/OHS activities

4.3

Ideas are provided to control the level of risk associated with work tasks

5

Follow emergency procedures

5.1

Emergency incidents are identified and reported

5.2

Emergency procedures are followed in responding to emergency incidents

5.3

Emergency equipment is used in responding to emergency incidents

5.4

Appropriate personnel are notified according to workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Safety procedures must include:

safety management systems

instructions on how a workplace activity should be carried out, by whom and when include:

accident and incident reporting

electrical safety

emergency procedures

health and hygiene

isolation

manual handling

noise and vibration

fatigue management

permit to work

plant and equipment

rescue procedures

use and storage of hazardous substances

material safety data sheets

use of personal protective equipment

use of safety and flotation devices

vessel housekeeping

work in rough weather

working with the elements

Personal protective clothing and equipment include one or more of the following:

aprons

breathing apparatus

eye protectors

gloves

harnesses

hats

hearing protectors

helmets

overalls

personal flotation devices

personal locator beacons

safety lines

shoes

spats

Hazardous chemicals include one or more of the following:

battery acid

cleaning fluids

fuel

gas

oils and lubricants

paint

thinners

Safe manual handling techniques must include the following:

bending

lifting

loading materials

moving

pulling

pushing

repetitive tasks

storing materials at heights

up-ending materials

Worker/employee responsibilities must include the following:

accepting responsibility for protection of health and safety of others through avoidance of personal action that will put others at risk

cooperating with employer/supervisor in any action taken to comply with WHS/OHS legislation

taking reasonable care for own health and safety

complying with general safety duties relating to domestic vessels under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012

Hazards must include the following:

contact with chemicals and hazardous substances

contaminants

contact with electricity

contact with plant and marine life

dangerous organisms

equipment operation and maintenance

falls, trips and slips

exposure to heat, cold and water

hitting or being hit by stationary or moving objects

immersion in water without a personal flotation device (PFD)

ladders

manual handling

noise

fatigue

poor housekeeping and lack of deck space

repetitive movements and awkward postures

smoking and alcohol

unventilated holds

weather and water conditions

working in confined spaces

working with inappropriate clothing

working with knives

Designated personnel include one or more of the following:

master of the vessel

supervisors, managers and team leaders

workplace WHS/OHS personnel

other persons authorised or nominated by the workplace to perform, approve, inspect or direct specified work

Emergency incidents include one or more of the following:

beaching with and without heavy surf

chemical spills

collisions

disabled vessel

electrocution

falling or being dragged overboard

fire

flood

grounding

hull damage

immersion in water

injuries associated with dangerous organisms (such as bites, stings, poisoning)

injuries associated with machines, vehicles, vessels, diving

loss of rudder

lost or fouled propeller

rescue activities

rough weather and heavy seas

vessel capsize