1

Identify OH&S legislative requirements for vehicle driving operations

1.1

OH&S legislative requirements relevant to own work role and responsibilities in vehicle driving operations are identified and explained

1.2

OH&S legislative requirements relevant to others involved in vehicle driving operations are identified

1.3

Duty of care requirements pertaining to vehicle driving operations are identified

1.4

OH&S requirements for the vehicle are identified

1.5

Information for safe operation of ancillary equipment is sourced and followed

1.6

Own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices are identified

1.7

Information on workplace and site OH&S policies and procedures is made readily available in vehicle

1.8

OH&S communication and reporting processes are identified

2

Identify and assess risks in vehicle driving operations

2.1

Hazards in vehicle driving operations are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel

2.2

Safety risks in vehicle driving operations are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel

2.3

Safe work practices, duty of care requirements and safe work instructions pertaining to vehicle driving operations are followed for controlling risks

3

Identify hazardous materials and other hazards pertaining to vehicle driving operations

3.1

Hazardous materials in vehicle driving operations are correctly identified, handled and used in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures

3.2

Measures for controlling risks are applied effectively and immediately

3.3

Hazardous materials that have safety implications for self and others are secured using appropriate signs and signals

3.4

Existing and potential hazards are identified and reported in accordance with site and company procedures

4

Plan and prepare for safe work practices

4.1

Correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing are identified, correctly fitted, used and stored in accordance with organisational procedures

4.2

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and tasks are organised in accordance with organisational procedures

4.3

Required signage and barricades are determined and used during vehicle driving operations and at the site

4.4

Material safety data sheets (MSDS), and job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements relevant to vehicle driving operations are completed and followed in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures

5

Apply safe work practices

5.1

Task is performed in a manner that is safe for the operator, other 5.2 personnel and the general community in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

5.2

Hazards, incidents and injuries are reported in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

5.3

Site safety signs and symbols are identified and followed

5.4

Site is cleared and maintained to prevent and protect self and others from accidents and incidents and to meet environmental requirements

6

Contribute to the management of OH&S

6.1

OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures

6.2

Contributions are made to participative arrangements for OH&S management in accordance with organisational procedures

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant OH&S 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 shut-off 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 OH&S issues

Recognise safety signs and symbols

Maintain environmental requirements on site

Use signs and signals for OH&S 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 OH&S procedures

Work collaboratively with others when following OH&S procedures

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Complete documentation related to OH&S 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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

OH&S legislative requirements include:

relevant state and territory requirements

relevant workplace policies and procedures

Others include:

employer

contractor

consigner

consignee

packer

loader

scheduler

driver

receiver

carrier

manufacturer

employee

owner

dispatch officer

operator

person in charge or apparently in charge of a vehicle

subcontractor

Documentation and records include:

transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures

workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility regulations

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

relevant internal data entry books, including log books, data sheets and load sheets

Hazardous materials include:

fuel

gas

Workplace documentation includes:

MSDS

JSA

standard operating procedures (SOP)

workplace procedure and/or policy

TERP

Personal safety measures include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

eye wash kit

emergency shutdown controls

evacuation controls

Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:

Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail: the ADG Code

relevant state and territory:

roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads

road rules

OH&S legislation

fatigue management regulations

environmental protection legislation and regulations