Elements and Performance Criteria
- Participate in workplace induction.
- Assess risks.
- Hazards in the work area are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel.
- OHS issues and risks in the work area are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel.
- Safe work practices, procedures and instructions are followed.
- OHS, hazard, accident or incident reports are completed according to workplace procedures and statutory and regulatory authorities and legislation.
- Plan and prepare for safe work practices.
- Quality assurance requirements of company operations and safe work practices are recognised and adhered to.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, correctly fitted and used in accordance with the requirements of the job.
- Tools and equipment are selected consistent with safe work practice requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are reported to supervisor.
- Required barricades, hoardings and signage are determined and erected at job location.
- Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are identified and applied.
- Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application.
- Use safe work practices to carry out work.
- Work is carried out safely and according to state or territory statutory requirements and company policy.
- Safety hazards and common workplace accidents and incidents are identified in the course of work and reported in accordance with policy.
- Industry, site and personal safety rights and responsibilities are applied.
- Firefighting equipment is selected and used according to type of fire and correct operating procedures..
- Current site emergency and first aid procedures are followed.
- Maintain safety of self and others.
- Safety signs, identified in terms of colour and shape, symbols and alarms, are adhered to.
- Hazardous chemicals and materials are identified, handled and stored, maintaining the safety to self, others and the environment.
- Incidents are reported according to legislative requirements and workplace procedures.
- Common causes of accidents in the industry are identified and prevention measures implemented in line with site induction.
- Site area is maintained to prevent incidents and accidents and protect self and others.
- Use electricity safely.
- Apply emergency response.
- Clean up work site area.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed according to company requirements.