Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements and procedures, and to contribute to the maintenance of a safe workplace.
The unit applies to entry level workers responsible for applying safe work practices under general supervision.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan and prepare to work safely | 1.1 Identify rights and responsibilities of self and others under applicable legislation for health and safety in the workplace 1.2 Obtain, fit and correctly use personal protective equipment 1.3 Confirm work requirements and control measures associated with activity 1.4 Plan work activities to meet requirements 1.5 Interpret work safety signage 1.6 Carry out pre-start checks on equipment |
2. Conduct work safely | 2.1 Follow work procedures and workplace instructions to ensure safe work 2.2 Apply safe handling practices when moving materials and items 2.3 Undertake housekeeping in work area according to health and safety requirements |
3. Respond to hazards | 3.1 Identify hazards in the work area and assess risk 3.2 Take action to control risks for hazards according to workplace procedures 3.3 Report hazards and inadequacies in control measures in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Report incidents and injuries to designated personnel |
4. Participate in work health and safety consultative activities | 4.1 Identify roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and committees in the workplace 4.2 Participate constructively in workplace meetings, inspections or other consultative activities 4.3 Raise health and safety issues with designated personnel 4.4 Provide input to improve workplace health and safety systems and processes to eliminate hazards and reduce risks |
5. Follow emergency response procedures | 5.1 Identify emergency situations and procedures 5.2 Follow reporting and communication procedures during emergency situations 5.3 Follow organisation procedures for responding to emergencies |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Oral Communication | Uses correct terms when communicating information about health and safety Uses listening and questioning skills to clarify understanding |
Navigate the world of work | Identifies and follows explicit workplace procedures |
Get the work done | Responds to routine problems related to risks and hazards |
Sectors
Work health and safety (WHS)