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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. |
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Communication strategies may include: | verbal, such as questioning and active listeningwritten, such as:pamphletsmemossignagevisual, such as:videosposterselectronic, such as websitesalternative strategies, such as:use of interpreterslarge print materialsmaterials in languages other than English. |
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OHS legislation and regulations may include: | OHS workers' compensation legislation and regulationsgeneral cemetery regulationscemetery Acts and by-lawsCrematorium Actslocal government regulationsAnatomy ActHuman Tissue ActCoroner's Act federal transportation regulationsAirlines ActPublic Health ActEnvironment Protection ActDangerous Goods ActAustralian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)Worksafe Australia certification and standards. |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: | OHS standard operating policies and proceduresstandards and certification requirementsemergency procedures, including fire and accident proceduressecurity procedures. |
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Relevant sources may include: | manufacturer guidelinesbooks, magazines, newspapers and other referencesinternetrelevant industry associationspast and present staff memberslocal expertsown knowledge, memory and experiencesvideos and television. |
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OHS documentation may include: | material safety data sheets (MSDS)OHS incident and accident reports. |
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Safe work practices may include: | personal hygiene practicesuse of personal protective equipmentcorrect manual handling techniquesprocedures for working in confined spacesuse of safe handling and disposal techniques for hazardous substances. |
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Hazardous materials may include: | chemicalsbody partshuman tissuehuman blood and body fluidmaterials and equipment containing human blood and body fluidcontaminated garmentscontaminated soilsoiled dressings, sharps, swabs and bandages, and catheters. |
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Manual handling techniques may include: | single person liftmultiple person liftassisted with manual lifting deviceassisted with mechanical lifting device. |
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Personal protective equipment may include: | overallsbootsjacket or long sleevessafety glasses or goggleshard hathat or capdust masksrespiratorgumbootsear plugs or muffssun protectiondisposable and heavy duty glovesbarrier gown or suitwaterproof overshoeswaterproof apronssplash proof masks face visorhair coverfiltered air supply:negative air pressurepowered positive air supply. |
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Security policies and procedures may include: | evacuationmayday via two-way radioduress alarm to policealarm systemsecurity guardlocking buildings and toilets. |
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Appropriate personnel may include: | OHS representativehuman resources personnelteam leadersupervisormanager. |
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Accident, fire and emergency procedures may include: | firefightingmedical treatmentfirst aid evacuationhold-up. |
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General waste may include: | foodstuffs and drinkspaper and packaging materialssmall machine replacement parts for office equipmentbuilding waste. |
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Maintenance schedule may include: | regular maintenanceunscheduled repairs. |