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Elements and Performance Criteria
Performance Evidence
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has conducted, recorded and reported three separate safety audits, including completion of the following for each audit:prepared for audit, including:identified safety audit objectives, scope and focusreviewed legislation, standards, codes of practice, manufacturer instructions and industry guidance required for auditidentified target operations and documentation required for auditdetermined the audit process and sampling techniquedetermined the frequency and scheduling of audit eventsprepared audit documentation for recording auditcommunicated audit requirements with client and relevant stakeholdersassessed, analysed and documented site safety and implemented control measuresconducted site audits according to planned schedule against workplace and industry safety standards for the following:testing and use of personal protective equipmenttesting and inspection of tools and equipment for safety defects inspection of height safety equipment for condition and suitability for intended useinspection and operation of emergency and rescue equipmentmaintenance of workplace safety documentationconfirmed currency of licencing requirements for specialised equipmentidentified and recorded non-conformances and issued notices for breaches in safety policies, procedures and standardspresented auditing outcomes and recommendations and sought approvals, including:recommended alternative equipment configurations and practicesremoved from service and tagged unsafe tools and equipmentrecommended training to improve safetymaintained inspection records and equipment data.
Knowledge Evidence
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume) relating to safe arboriculture workprocess and procedures of developing and conducting safety audits, including:developing safety audit objectivesunderstanding and developing safety audit scope and focusspecifying the operational targets for auditaudit sampling techniquescheduling the frequency and timing of audit eventsdeveloping audit documentation and checklistscommunication strategies for informing key stakeholders of audit, and their purpose, including toolbox talkstesting and observation of safety procedures and practices, including:work function and operational safetyuse and condition of personal protective equipmenttesting and observation of tools and equipment use on site, including:defective componentscorrect safe operationpre-start checks and shutdown proceduresuse and maintenance of safety guardsrestriction on equipment use tagging tools and equipmentrepair information and log booksapplication of Australian Standard AS1891 when testing fall arrest equipmenttesting and checking operation and availability of emergency resources, including:rescue equipment kitfirst aid kitemergency response procedurestesting and checking procedures used for:arborist height safety equipmentrigging and climbing ropesmanufacturer guidelines, industry standards and applicable regulations to determine suitable configurations and use of arborist height safety equipmentpurpose and use of safety documentation, including:injury, accident and incident reportsjob safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)equipment tags and repairs log booksavailability of chemical and material safety data sheets audit requirements and safety procedures requiring certifications procedures for assessing work performance and activities against safety policies, procedures and industry standardsmanaging non-conformance to safety standards, including:non-conformance noticesprofessional developmentchanges to policies and proceduresrecommendations for rectification of non-conformancesafety audit reporting procedures and documentation.