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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. Add any 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. |
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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 report when new knowledge becomes available at regular intervals during normal operationsprior to disposal of equipment, or materials |
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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 |
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Common workplace hazards (from Safe Work Australia Work Health And Safety Risks - Code of Practice) include: | Manual tasks - Overexertion or repetitive movement can cause muscular strainGravity - Falling objects, falls, slips and trips of people can cause fractures, bruises, lacerations, dislocations, concussion, permanent injuries or deathElectricity - Potential ignition source. Exposure to live electrical wires can cause shock, burns or death from electrocutionMachinery and equipment - Being hit by moving vehicles, or being caught by moving parts of machinery can cause fractures, bruises, lacerations, dislocations, permanent injuries or deathHazardous chemicals - Chemicals (such as acids, hydrocarbons, heavy metals) and dusts (such as asbestos and silica) can cause respiratory illnesses, cancers or dermatitisExtreme temperatures - Heat can cause burns, heat stroke or fatigue. Cold can cause hypothermia or frost biteNoise - Exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing damageRadiation - Ultra violet, welding arc flashes, micro waves and lasers can cause burns, cancer or blindnessBiological - Micro-organisms can cause hepatitis, legionnaires’ disease, Q fever, HIV/AIDS or allergiesPsychosocial hazards - Effects of work-related stress, bullying, violence and work-related fatigue |
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Risk: | In relation to any hazard, means the probability and consequences of injury, illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard |
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Residual risk is | The risk which remains after controls have been implemented |
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Examples of risks requiring management in a direct client care work environment may include: | Worker fatigue or burnout requiring appropriate supervision and stress managementInjury or damage resulting from violent or aggressive behaviour, requiring strategies to defuse or avoid behaviours of concern Risks relating to working in client’s homes, requiring appropriate worker education and associated strategiesFire in client’s homes requiring workers to provide basic information on home fire safety |
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Organisation procedures include: | Policies and procedures underpinning the management of WHS, including:Hazard, incident and injury reporting Hazard identification, risk assessment and controlHuman resources policies and procedures such as harassment and grievance procedures, induction programs, team meetings, alcohol and drug policiesConsultation and participationQuality system documentation |
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WHS housekeeping includes: | Workplace and personal routines designed to improve health and safety; for example, cleaning up spills, keeping walkways, exits and traffic areas clear |
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Information includes: | Hazard, incident and investigation reports Workplace inspection reportsIncident investigation reportsMinutes of meetingsJob Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and registersEmployees handbooks Manufacturers’ manuals and specificationsInformation from Health and Safety RepresentativesReports from Health and Safety committeeInformation from external sources on hazards and risk relevant to the work group |
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Work procedures include: | Standard operating procedures Batch specificationsOperator or manufacturer manuals Procedures for selecting, fitting, using and maintaining personal protective equipment |
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Mentoring and coaching may include: | Providing guidance and explanation on implementation of work and organisation procedures Providing feedback Providing encouragementAssisting with problem solving |
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Incidents include: | Any event that has caused or has the potential for injury, ill-health or damage |
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Other workplace documentation may include: | Job checklists, schedules Workplace inspection checklists |
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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 |
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Designated persons may include: | Team leaders/supervisorsOfficersHSRsHSC members PCBUsOrganisation WHS personnelOther persons designated by the organisation |
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Hierarchy of risk control (from Safe Work Australia Work Health And Safety - Risks Code of Practice) includes: | The ranking of ways control risks ranked from the highest level of protection and reliability to the lowest, including:Level 1 controlsEliminate hazardsLevel 2 controlsSubstitute the hazard with something saferIsolate the hazard from peopleUse engineering controlsLevel 3 controlsUse administrative controlsUse personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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Emergency signals and alarms may include: | Machinery malfunction alarmsFire alarmsEvacuation alarms or announcementsReversing beepers on mobile plant |
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Emergency may include any abnormal or sudden event that requires immediate action such as: | Serious injury eventsEvents requiring evacuationFires and explosionsHazardous substance and chemical spillsExplosion 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 |