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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. |
Hazard control procedures may include: | emergency, fire and accident procedureshazard identification and removal or, if this is not possible, establish a hazard controluse of personal protective equipmentrelevant manufacturers guidelines relating to the operation and use of equipmentOH&S regulationssafe use of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and/or electrical equipmentsafe use of chemicals and toxic substances |
Workplace hazards may include: | untidy work conditions including poor hygiene practices and unnecessary obstacles and equipment in work areassharp instruments, knives or equipmentnoisehot substances and equipment (stoves, ovens, etc.)electricity and waterelectrical equipmentbeing careless when using cutting equipment or dealing with heat or hot surfacesdamaged equipmentmoving machinerymaterials handlinggases and liquids under pressureworking at heightsconfined spacesinappropriate lifting practicesdangerous floor surfacesmovements of equipment, goods, vehicleschemicals and other harmful substances including fumes and dusttoxic substancesdamaged packing material and containersinflammable materials and fire hazardswaste management and disposalextremes in weather conditionsunsuitable lighting levelswater hazardsdangerous storage areas |
Safe work practices may include, but are not limited to: | manual handling procedurescorrect posturesafe lifting and bendingusing appropriate personal protective equipmentgood hygiene and health maintenance |
Risk to personal well-being are actions by an individual which affect their ability to work safely and may include: | smoking, alcohol and drug uselack of sleeppoor dietlack of exercisestressnot using appropriate methods when lifting or moving heavy objectsnot wearing proper personal protective equipment |
Personal protection clothing and equipment may include but are not limited to: | glovesmasksapronshair coveringuniformsafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Appropriate persons may include: | workplace personnelsupervisorsteam leadersmanagementOH&S personnelother persons authorised or nominated by the organisation |
Emergency situations may include: | accidents, including those that do not result in injuryoverheating equipmentinjuries such as cuts, scalds, burnshealth conditions such as fainting, asthma attacks, allergic reactionsspills and leakages of harmful gas and liquidsstructural failures and breakagesrobberyfirefloodingpower failures or shorts |
Participative arrangements may include: | workplace meetingssuggestion schemesregular communications with team leadersinformation sessions |
Information and documents may include: | applicable national, state and territory regulationsstandard operating procedures applicable to work rolequality standards applicable to work role |
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | applicable national, state and territory regulationsrelevant Australian Standards and related requirementsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |