This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for driving operations.

It includes identifying WHS/OHS legislative requirements for vehicle driving operations, identifying and assessing risks in vehicle driving operations, identifying hazardous materials and other vehicle driving operations hazards, planning and preparing for safe work practices, applying safe work practices and contributing to managing WHS/OHS.

This unit applies to those working in the road transport fuel/gas and heavy recovery industry. It does not include salvage operations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify WHS/OHS legislative requirements for vehicle driving operations

1.1

WHS/OHS legislative requirements relevant to own work role and responsibilities in vehicle driving operations are identified and explained

1.2

WHS/OHS legislative requirements relevant to others involved in vehicle driving operations are identified

1.3

Duty of care requirements for vehicle driving operations are identified

1.4

Vehicle WHS/OHS requirements are identified

1.5

Information for safe operation of ancillary equipment is sourced and followed

1.6

Own responsibilities that comply with safe work practices are identified

1.7

Information about workplace and site WHS/OHS policies and procedures is made readily available in vehicle

1.8

WHS/OHS communication and reporting processes are identified

2

Identify and assess vehicle driving operations risks

2.1

Vehicle driving operations hazards are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel

2.2

Vehicle driving operations safety risks are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel

2.3

Safe work practices, duty of care requirements and safe work instructions for vehicle driving operations are followed to control risks

3

Identify hazardous materials and other vehicle driving operations hazards

3.1

Hazardous materials in vehicle driving operations are correctly identified, handled and used in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures

3.2

Measures for controlling risks are applied effectively and immediately

3.3

Hazardous materials that have safety implications for self and others are secured, using appropriate signs and signals

3.4

Existing and potential hazards are identified and reported in accordance with site and company procedures

4

Plan and prepare for safe work practices

4.1

Correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing are identified, correctly fitted, used and stored in accordance with organisational procedures

4.2

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and tasks are organised in accordance with organisational procedures

4.3

Required signage and barricades are determined and used during vehicle driving operations and at the site

4.4

Safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs), relevant to vehicle driving operations are accessed and followed in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures

4.5

Job safety analysis (JSA) is undertaken or safe work method statements (SWMSs) are prepared, relevant to vehicle driving operations and are used to inform work processes in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures

5

Apply safe work practices

5.1

Task is performed in a manner that is safe for operator, other personnel and the general community in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

5.2

Hazards, incidents and injuries are reported in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

5.3

Site safety signs and symbols are identified and followed

5.4

Site is cleared and maintained to prevent and protect self and others from accidents and incidents, and to meet environmental requirements

6

Contribute to managing WHS/OHS

6.1

WHS/OHS issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures

6.2

Contributions are made to participative arrangements for WHS/OHS management in accordance with organisational procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying emergency evacuation procedures

applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

completing documentation related to WHS/OHSin the workplace including:

transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures

workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility regulations

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

identifying hazards and other WHS/OHS issues

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following safe work procedures including:

safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

job safety analysis (JSA) or safe work method statements (SWMSs)

standard operating procedures or workplace procedures and policies

maintaining environmental requirements on site

recognising safety signs and symbols

using emergency equipment including:

emergency shutdown controls

evacuation controls

spill control equipment

eye wash equipment and safety showers

fire extinguishers

using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety measures including:

chemical resistant gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

intrinsically safe, full cover protective clothing

high visibility clothing and safety vest

twoway radio

using signs and signals for WHS/OHS warnings

using terms in a SDSs/MSDSs

working collaboratively with others.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable legislative procedures and codes:

current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code

Australian Road Rules

environmental protection legislation and regulations

fatigue management regulations

national heavy vehicle regulations

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements for operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads

WHS/OHS legislation

containers and goods coding including:

ADG Code markings

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code markings

relevant horticultural product markings

handling broken or damaged equipment safely

hazardous materials implications

HAZCHEM symbols and implications for safe work and storage

location and procedures for safety alarms, manifests, emergency shut-off systems, and emergency communication systems

procedures for storage and use of hazardous substances

relevant duty of care requirements

relevant internal data entry books, including logbooks, data sheets and load sheets

reporting procedures for:

safety incidents

unsafe situations, fire hazards, broken or damaged equipment or fittings, sickness and accidents

relevant workplace WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines

safe work practices

transport emergency response plan (TERP).

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools equipment, and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.