PUAOHS001C - Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures

PUAOHS001C
Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures

This unit covers competency for applying general occupational health and safety requirements when working in the usual workplace environment, excluding emergency incidents.This unit is based on the national Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards [NOHSC:7025 (1994)].

Application

This unit applies to all workers within the public safety Industry, but is particularly relevant to new workers who need to understand OHS in the public safety context.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control

1.1 Hazards in the work area are recognised, rectified where possible and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures.

1.2 Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed.

1.3 Workplace procedures for dealing with workplace emergencies are followed whenever necessary within scope of responsibilities and competencies.

2. Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety (OHS)

2.1 Occupational health and safety issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant occupational health and safety legislation.

2.2 Contributions to participative arrangements in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

communicate concerns verbally

fill in accident and incident forms

identify hazards and assess risks

participate in group meetings

use communication technology if relevant to workplace requirements

Required Knowledge

ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets

accidents

emergencies

fire

incidents

meaning of occupational health and safety signs and symbols relevant to area of work

organisation's policies and procedures relating to hazards

organisation's policies procedures relating to risk control and hazard reporting

participative arrangements for occupational health and safety

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in all relevant workplace procedures followed.

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

A combination of oral or written presentation.

Observation, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments.

Specific resources for assessment

No special requirements.

Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Workplace procedures may include:	hazard procedures emergency procedures accident and incident procedures procedures for use of personal protective equipment procedures for reporting accidents incidents hazards and emergencies risk control procedures extrication procedures
Hazards may include:	extreme temperatures emergency situations requiring evacuation or security earthquake manual handling damaged or broken furniture and fittings spillages damaged or worn equipment items blocking exits cords/ropes across walkways items of equipment in areas of pedestrian traffic slippery surfaces breakages noise machinery electricity sea conditions rocks dangerous creatures
Legislation may include:	Commonwealth state and territory legislation standards codes of practice regulations and statutory requirements relevant to workplace OHS
Workplace emergencies may include:	accidents vehicle and industrial accidents incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances bomb scares terrorist action fires floods storm and tempest earthquake emergency situations requiring evacuation or security aquatic accidents vessel aground, holed towing emergencies fire on board
Participative arrangements may include:	Occupational health and safety committees team or workgroup meetings

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.