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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Access and apply site safety procedures
  2. Apply personal safety measures
  3. Apply operational safety measures
  4. Maintain personal wellbeing
  5. Identify and report incidents

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

work safely and follow work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures on at least two occasions, including:

sourcing, interpreting, clarifying and applying site safety information

recognising and following health and safety instructions and information

clarifying and responding to information and directions

carrying out work instructions that comply with WHS policies and procedures

selecting, wearing and maintaining personal protective equipment for all activities that require personal protective equipment

applying safe lifting and manual handling techniques

identifying and reporting on WHS issues to relevant personnel

identifying relevant work permits and clearances

responding to alarms according to workplace procedures

completing workplace reporting procedures.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques required to work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

work with others to undertake work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

key policies, procedures and documentation, including those related to:

complying with isolation procedures

site safety procedures

work health and safety procedures, including reporting requirements

equipment safety procedures

complying with safety data sheets

hazardous substance handling and techniques

fitness of duty policies, including:

smoking restrictions

alcohol impairment

improper use of drugs

illness

workplace management procedures, including:

consultation

safety representatives

committees

dispute resolution

emergency situations, including:

incident and injury

fire

evacuation

electrical shock

falls

explosions

fatigue

extreme weather

key emergency equipment

emergency escape routes

any situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property and environment

use of personal protective equipment, including:

breathing protection

skin protection

hearing protection

eye protection

protective clothing and ensembles

any other relevant protective equipment that will protect the wearer from injury

use of permits and clearance, including:

working at height

confined spaces

vertical openings

scaffold set up

dig and penetration

principles and techniques for manual and automated lifting

biological effects that affect work activities, including:

sleep

alertness

fatigue

stress

heat stress

hypothermia.