|
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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. |
Hazard identification is | the process of identifying sources of harm and may be required:before new forms of work and organisation of work are implementedbefore changes are made to workplace, equipment, work processes or work arrangementsas part of planning major tasks or activities, such as equipment shutdownsfollowing an incident reportwhen new knowledge becomes availableat regular intervals during normal operations prior to disposal of equipment or materials |
A hazard is: | a source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these |
Specific hazards may include, but are not limited to: | substances e.g. chemicals, starch pulp, steamnoisemanual handlingergonomicsunderfoot hazardsslips and tripsmoving parts of machinerymobile plant |
Other workplace hazards may include, but are not limited to: | fatiguestressbullyingfatigue |
Risk | in relation to any hazard, means the probability and consequences of injury, illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard |
Residual risk is | the risk which remains after controls have been implemented |
Organisational procedures include: | policies and procedures underpinning the management of OHS including:hazard, incident and injury reportinghazard identification, risk assessment, control and monitoringconsultation and participationquality system documentation |
OHS housekeeping includes: | workplace and personal routines designed to improve health and safety; for example, cleaning up spills, and keeping walkways, exits and traffic areas clear |
Information includes: | hazard, incident and investigation reportsworkplace inspection reportsincident investigation reportsminutes of meetingsJob Safety Analysis (JSAs) and Risk Assessments (RAs)Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and registersemployees handbooksmanufacturers' manuals and specificationsinformation from OHS representativesreports from OHS committeeinformation from external sources on hazards and risk relevant to the work group |
Work procedures include: | Standard Operating Procedurespermit to workoperator or manufacturer manualsprocedures for selecting, fitting, using and maintaining personal protective equipment |
Mentoring and coaching may include: | providing guidance and explanation on implementation of work and organisational proceduresproviding feedbackproviding encouragementassisting with problem solving |
Incidents include: | any event that has caused or has the potential for injury, ill-health or damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these |
Other workplace documentation may include: | job checklists, schedulesworkplace inspection check lists |
Risk controls include: | the devices and methods to, where practicable, eliminate the hazard or, where this is not practicable, minimise the risk associated with the hazard |
Designated persons may include: | team leaderssupervisorsOHS representativesOHS committee membersmanagersorganisational OHS personnelother persons designated by the organisation |
Hierarchy of control is: | the preferred order of control measures of OHS risks:elimination - controlling the hazard at the sourcesubstitution e.g. replacing one substance or activity at the sourceengineering e.g. installing guards on machineryadministration - policies and procedures for safe work practicespersonal protective equipment e.g. respirators, ear plugs |
Emergency signals and alarms may include: | machinery malfunction alarmsfire alarmsevacuation alarms or announcementsreversing beepers on mobile plant |
Emergency may include any abnormal or sudden event that requires immediate action such as: | serious injury eventsevents requiring evacuationfires and explosionshazardous substance and chemical spills explosion and bomb alertssecurity emergencies, such as armed robberies, intruders and disturbed personsinternal emergencies, such as loss of power or water supply and structural collapseexternal emergencies and natural disasters, such as flood, storm and traffic accident impacting on the organisation |