The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
The implementation and monitoring of OH&S within work operations may be conducted: | in a range of work environmentsby day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Workplace hazards may include: | chemicals and other harmful substancesmovements of equipment, goods, vehiclestoxic substancesdamaged packing material and containersbroken and damaged equipmentinflammable materials and fire hazardslifting practiceswaste management and disposalextremes in weather conditionslighting levelsfloor surfaceswater hazardstraffic flows, vehicle and equipment operationdangerous storage areasviolent incidents such as armed robberies |
Responsibilities in the implementation/monitoring of OH&S may include: | provision of OH&S information to staffconsultation and participation in meetings on OH&S mattersemergency procedures and responsehousekeepingidentifying and minimising workplace hazardsassessing and controlling OH&S risksOH&S training and assessmentuse of personal protective equipmentkeeping of OH&S recordsreporting of OH&S issues and incidentsresolution of OH&S issueschecking work area and/or equipment before and during workparticipation in OH&S audits and workplace inspections |
Controlling OH&S risks may include | measures to remove the cause of a risk at its sourceconsultation with workers and their representativesapplication of the hierarchy of control, namely:elimination of the riskengineering controlsadministrative controlspersonal protective equipment |
Procedures for dealing with hazardous events may include: | evacuationchemical containmentfirst aidaccident/safety incident reporting and investigation. |
OH&S training may include: | induction trainingspecific hazard trainingspecific task or equipment trainingemergency and evacuation trainingtraining as part of broader programs, for example equipment operation |
OH&S records may include: | OH&S audits and inspection reportshealth surveillance and workplace environmental monitoring recordsrecords of instruction and trainingmanufacturers and suppliers information, including material safety data sheets and dangerous goods storage listshazardous substances registersmaintenance and testing reportsworkers compensation and rehabilitation recordsfirst aid/medical post records. |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnel and managementsite visitorsOH&S specialistsunion representativescontractorsofficial OH&S representatives |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Participative arrangements may include: | formal and informal meetings which deal with OH&S issuesworkplace OH&S committeesother committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasingOH&S representativessuggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by staff |
Designated personnel may include: | workplace personnelsupervisorsteam leadersmanagementoccupational health and safety personnelother persons authorised or nominated by the organisation |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information/documents may include: | OH&S regulations, responsibilities and obligationsworkplace OH&S procedures and policiescodes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Codematerial safety data sheetspolicies and procedures for entry and work in confined spacesmanufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipmentsupplier and/or client instructionsemergency proceduresregulations and policies concerning noise, smoking, work station ergonomics and other critical OH&S issuesgoods identification numbers and codesmanifests, bar codes, goods and container identificationrelevant legislation, regulations and related documentationaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant state/territory OH&S legislation and safety codes, including manual handling, noise, confined spaces, smoking, workplace ergonomics, etc.general duty of care under OH&S legislationworkplace relations regulationsworkers compensation regulationsdangerous goods regulations |