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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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Occupational Health and Safety legislation may include: | legislation relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry, for example, mining safety, electrical legislationrelevant commonwealth and state/territory OHS specific acts and regulations such as:common lawcontract lawcriminal lawdangerous goodsenvironmental protectionequal opportunity and anti-discrimination lawindustrial relations lawprivacyworkers compensation |
Organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies procedures and programs may include: | procedures for hazard identificationprocedures for risk assessment, selection and implementation of risk control measuresincident (accident) investigationOHS audits and safety inspectionsconsultative arrangements for employees in work areahazard reporting proceduressafe operating procedures/instructionsuse & care of personal protective equipmentemergency & evacuation procedurespurchasing policy & proceduresplant & equipment maintenance & usehazardous substances use and storagedangerous goods transport & storageOHS arrangements for on site contractors, visitors and members of publicfirst aid provision/medical practitioner contact & attentionsite access |
Identifying hazards and outcomes of risk assessment may occur through activities such as: | workplace inspections in area of responsibilityconsulting work team membershousekeepingchecking equipment before and during workreview of records, eg injury, hazardous substances including labels and Materials Safety Data Sheet register, dangerous goods storage list, training, plan and equipment maintenance, etc |
Training needs relating to Occupational Health and Safety may include: | coaching, mentoring and/or supervisionformal/informal learning programsinternal/external training provisionpersonal study |
Organisational consultative procedures may include: | formal and informal meetingshealth and safety committeesattendance of health and safety representatives at management meetingsother committees, for example, planning and purchasingearly response to employee suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to managementcounselling/disciplinary processes |
Coaching and mentoring assistance may include: | explaining/clarifyingrespecting the contribution of all participants and giving credit for achievementspresenting and promoting a safe workplaceproblem solvingproviding encouragementproviding feedback to another team member |
Hazards in work area may include: | blocked exitsslippery and uneven floorsuntidy and or noisy work areaslack of adequate storagereliance on low order control measure (eg PPE) to reduce worker risk exposure instead of controlling the hazard itselfunguarded /poorly maintained machinery and equipmentunlabelled chemicals and substancesergonomically unsuitable work stations and task design, eg. repetitive work, poor lighting/ glarey surfaces, non-adjustable work surfaces & seatinginternal/external threat of occupational violence and bullying |
Procedures to control risks may include actions such as: | application of the hierarch of control, namely:eliminate the riskreduce/minimise the risk through:engineering controlsadministrative controlspersonal protective equipmentregular consultation with workers |