Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out standard work health and safety (WHS) measurements, collect and evaluate data, maintain records and report hazards. Data collected would typically relate to factors associated with temperature, noise (noise meter) and dust (Draeger tubes).
Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Carry out standard WHS measurement and evaluate data | 2.1 | Collect data using standard equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications |
2.2 | Evaluate data from measurements taken to identify non-conformance with WHS standards | ||
3 | Report outcomes of data evaluation | 3.1 | Report results requiring remedial action to appropriate personnel using SOPs |
3.2 | Prepare reports to detail data findings | ||
3.3 | Report and record non-compliances and non-conformances | ||
3.4 | Maintain records in accordance with SOPs | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Data includes the following: | factors associated with temperature, noise (noise meter) and dust (Draeger tubes) |
Competency Field
Work health and safety