Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify hazards and assess risks in own work activity and work area, and implement procedures to control risks.
It applies to individuals working in production environments. Individuals work under general supervision but are responsible for recognising and controlling operational risks related to environmental, equipment, product, safety or economic factors.
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 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. Access information sources | 1.1 Access hazard identification and risk assessment information in the workplace 1.2 Identify sources of external information and key support personnel |
2. Identify hazards and risks in workplace | 2.1 Identify workplace hazards and their potential or actual consequences 2.2 Determine conditions and contributing factors for risk realisation 2.3 Identify impact of own work on risk realisation |
3. Assess risks | 3.1 Use risk assessment tools to assess risks systematically 3.2 Collect sufficient evidence of the type and level of risk posed by identified hazards 3.3 Determine likelihood of risk realisation and potential consequences |
4. Identify and implement controls | 4.1 Identify workplace practices and procedures for controlling risks 4.2 Apply hierarchy of controls to minimise risk 4.3 Recognise emergency procedures for the workplace 4.4 Determine and implement practices for monitoring risk in own work |
5. Maintain work processes | 5.1 Document risk assessment outcome and actions to eliminate or control risks 5.2 Maintain documentation according to workplace procedures 5.3 Maintain communication with work colleagues to minimise risk |
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 | Identify and respond effectively to information associated with health and safety in the workplace using appropriate language Seek clarification and assistance where required |
Navigate the world of work | Recognise organisational expectations and follow explicit protocols and procedures for controlling risk |
Get the work done | Follow clearly defined instructions and sequencing, monitor own progress for health and safety in the workplace Respond to predictable routine health and safety problems and implement standard or logical solutions |
Sectors
Work health and safety (WHS)