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Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit
Competence includes the ability to apply and describe
the identification of hazards and hazardous areas
the identification of standard controls for the hazards
a simple evaluation of the effectiveness of the controls
an awareness of the need for further action
the rights and responsibilities of employees under the OHS legislation
management systems and procedures for OHS
hazard policies procedures and information
emergency fire and accident procedures
emergency procedures for handling hazardous materials
consequences of inappropriate handling of hazardous materials
Competence also requires the ability to
locate understand and follow workplace OHS procedures
identify and interpret signs and symbols including emergency alarms
recognise hazards common to the industry and in their own workplace
locate sources of OHS information within the workplace
select and use personal protective clothing and equipment
correctly use equipment for handling of chemicalsmaterials
interpret and apply relevant Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS
Language literacy and numeracy requirements
Writing is required to the level of completing required safetyincident reports
Numeracy is required to complete incident reports and interpret hazard information
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Consistent safe working is the critical aspect for which evidence should be sought
recognise potential situations requiring action
implement appropriate corrective action
hazard policies and procedures
emergency fire and accident procedures
procedures for the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
hazard identification and risk assessment procedures
The following should also be known and understood
the hazards and potential risks in the workplace
the consultation processes either general or specific to OHS
OHS information what is there and how to access it
specific hazard policies procedures