This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant OHampS procedures and guidelines in the workplace

Reporting procedures

for safety incidents

in regard to unsafe situations fire hazards broken or damaged equipment or fittings sickness and accidents

Relevant duty of care requirements

Safe work practices

Location and use of safety alarms manifests emergency shutoff systems and emergency communication systems

HAZCHEM symbols and implications for safe work and storage

Identification of the requirements of a transport emergency response plan TERP

Procedures for storage and use of hazardous substances

Cultural differences in the workplace and appropriate modes of behaviour and ways of interacting with others

Containers and goods coding including Australian Dangerous Goods ADG and International Maritime Dangerous Goods IMDG markings

Required skills

Identify hazards and other OHampS issues

Recognise safety signs and symbols

Maintain environmental requirements on site

Use signs and signals for OHampS warnings

Use terms in MSDS

Safely handle broken or damaged equipment

Apply emergency evacuation procedures

Store and use hazardous substances

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when following OHampS procedures

Work collaboratively with others when following OHampS procedures

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Complete documentation related to OHampS in the workplace

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include demonstration of

awareness of occupational health and safety as it applies to job function

hazardous materials implications

an understanding of RIPH ID

interpreting safe work procedures as they apply to the job function

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

tools equipment and PPE currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

Method of assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

OH&S legislative requirements include:

Others include:

Documentation and records include:

Hazardous materials include:

Workplace documentation includes:

Personal safety measures include:

Applicable legislative procedures and codes include: