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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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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 may include: | housekeepingthe process of recognising that a hazard exists, for example:workplace inspectionschecking equipment or the work area before work commences and during work. |
Risk may include: | the likelihood that something will cause harm in the circumstances of its use. |
Risk assessment may include: | activities undertaken (consistent with level of responsibility) to estimate how likely it is that harm will occur as a result of the existence of a particular risk. |
Risk control may include: | devices, systems, including work methods, or approaches that reduce exposure to workplace hazards. |
Hazards may include: | contact with electricitycontact with plant or marine lifecontaminantsdangerous organismsexposure to heat, cold and ultraviolet (UV) radiationfalls, trips and slipshitting or being hit by stationary or moving objectsimmersion in water without a personal flotation device (PFD)inadequate trainingladdersmanual handlingnoiseplant and machinery operation and maintenance (e.g. unguarded machinery, motor vehicles and unstable vessels)poor housekeeping and lack of deck spacerecreational swimmingrepetitive movements and awkward posturesshort or long term contact with chemicals and hazardous substances (e.g. dust and fumes)smoking and alcoholunventilated holdsweather and water conditionsworking with inappropriate clothingworking with knives. |
Hierarchy of control model refers to: | a system for developing risk controls with the priority being, in order:eliminate the hazardsubstitute the hazard with a lesser hazard or riskisolate the hazarduse engineering controlsuse administrative controlsuse personal protective equipment (PPE).This is a recognised ranking of control measures according to effectiveness form the most effective measures (that eliminate hazards) to the least effective (that achieve only temporary protection and require ongoing checking and change). PPE is regarded as the least satisfactory control measure. |
Workplace procedures may include: | instructions on how a workplace activity should be carried out, by whom and when, for example:accident and incident reportingconfined space entryelectrical safetyemergency procedureshealth and hygiene (e.g. alcohol, smoking, shift work and fatigue)isolation (also known as lock-out and tag-out)job procedures and work instructionsmachine guardingmanual handlingnoise and vibrationpermit to workplant and equipment (e.g. operating, licensing, maintenance and servicing)recreational swimmingrescue proceduresuse and storage of hazardous substancesuse of PPEuse of safety and flotation devicesvessel housekeepingwork on an unstable work platformwork in rough weatherworking at heightsworking with the elements (e.g. isolations, hypothermia, inclement weather and UV exposure). |
Manual handling may include: | any activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, lower, push, pull and carry bags, drums, cartons and crates. |
Training may include: | the development of skills, knowledge and attitudes, through instruction or practice, for example:confined space workidentification of hazardous work practicesmanual handlingmarine safety practicessafe use and handling of hazardous substancessurvival skillstraining on commencement of employment. |
Risks to workplace bystanders may include: | persons who are not working but are present at or near a workplace and may be affected by the activities of the workplace, for example:being exposed to noise, chemicals, pesticides and slips/falls/spillsbeing run over and injured by vehicles or vesselsdrowning. |
Emergencies may include: | chemical spillscollisionselectrocutionentanglement in nets or craypot ropesfalling or being dragged overboardfirefloodimmersion in waterinjuries associated with dangerous organisms (e.g. bites, stings and poisoning)injuries associated with machines, vehicles, vessels and divingrescue activitiesrough weather and heavy seasvessel capsize. |
Workplace policy may include: | written statement of employer's intentions and how they will action those intentions in the workplace, for example, OHS, access and equity, and discrimination. |
Designated personnel may include: | enterprise OHS personnelother persons authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to perform, approve, inspect or direct specified worksupervisors, managers and team leaders. |
OHS requirements may include: | appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishersclean, uncluttered, hygienic workplacecodes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sectorenterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standardshazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measuresinduction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner OHS training registersafe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substancessafe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplacesystems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving partsthe appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE. |
Participative arrangements may include: | formal and informal meetings, including OHSOHS representativeshierarchy of control model to level of responsibilityOHS committeesother committeessuggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees to supervisors. |