Elements and Performance Criteria
- Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
- Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies are identified and followed
- Workplace procedures for WHS/OHS and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are accurately followed
- Hazards in the workplace are identified and appropriate action is taken to report them and to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment
- Safety regulations and established workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are obtained, interpreted and applied to day-to-day work activities
- Procedures and precautions necessary for entry into confined spaces in the workplace are correctly followed
- Personal protection clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures
- Established emergency and contingency plans are followed
- Contribute to arrangements for managing work health and safety
- WHS/OHS issues and identified safety hazards are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant WHS/OHS legislation
- Contributions to managing WHS/OHS in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant legislation
- WHS/OHS issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant legislation
- Participative arrangements for managing WHS/OHS in the workplace are contributed to in accordance with workplace procedures, and within scope of responsibilities and competence
- Complete work health and safety records
- WHS/OHS records are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
- WHS/OHS records and legal requirements for maintaining records of occupational injury and diseases are followed