The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:
Legislation, codes and national standards relevant to the workplace including:
award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments
relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation, especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations and anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
Occupational Health and Safety legislation will depend on State and Territory legislation and requirements and will include:
common law duties to meet the general duty of care requirements
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
provision of information, induction and training
regulations and approved codes of practice relating to hazards present in work area
health and safety representatives and health and safety committees
prompt resolution of health and safety issues
Organisational Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures may include:
procedures for hazard identification
procedures for risk assessment, selection and implementation of risk control measures
incident (accident) investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections
consultative arrangements for employees in work area
hazard reporting procedures
safe operating procedures/instructions
use&care of personal protective equipment
emergency&evacuation procedures
purchasing policy&procedures
plant&equipment maintenance&use
hazardous substances use and storage
dangerous goods transport&storage
OHS arrangements for on site contractors, visitors and members of public
first aid provision/medical practitioner contact&attention
site access
Identifying hazards and assessing risk may occur through activities such as:
workplace inspections in area of responsibility
consulting work team members
housekeeping
checking equipment before and during work
review of records, eg injury, hazardous substances including labels and MSDS register, dangerous goods storage list, training, plan and equipment maintenance, etc
Training needs relating to Occupational Health and Safety may include:
coaching, mentoring and/or supervision
formal/informal learning programs
internal/external training provision
personal study
Coaching and mentoring assistance may include:
explaining/clarifying
respecting the contribution of all participants and giving credit for achievements
presenting and promoting a safe workplace
problem solving
providing encouragement
providing feedback to another team member
Hazards and associated risks to which the work team may be exposed in the work area may include:
blocked exits
slippery and uneven floors
untidy and or noisy work areas
lack of adequate storage
reliance on low order control measure (eg PPE) to reduce worker risk exposure instead of controlling the hazard itself
unguarded /poorly maintained machinery and equipment
unlabelled chemicals and substances
ergonomically unsuitable work stations and task design, eg. repetitive work, poor lighting/ glarey surfaces, non-adjustable work surfaces&seating
internal/external threat of occupational violence and bullying
Controlling risks in the work area may include actions such as:
application of the hierarch of control, namely:
eliminate the risk
reduce/minimise the risk through
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
regular consultation with workers
Organisational procedures for consultation and issue resolution may include:
formal and informal meetings
health and safety committees
attendance of health and safety representatives at management meetings
other committees, for example, planning and purchasing
early response to employee suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management
counselling/disciplinary processes
The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:
Legislation, codes and national standards relevant to the workplace including:
award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments
relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation, especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations and anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
Occupational Health and Safety legislation will depend on State and Territory legislation and requirements and will include:
common law duties to meet the general duty of care requirements
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
provision of information, induction and training
regulations and approved codes of practice relating to hazards present in work area
health and safety representatives and health and safety committees
prompt resolution of health and safety issues
Organisational Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures may include:
procedures for hazard identification
procedures for risk assessment, selection and implementation of risk control measures
incident (accident) investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections
consultative arrangements for employees in work area
hazard reporting procedures
safe operating procedures/instructions
use&care of personal protective equipment
emergency&evacuation procedures
purchasing policy&procedures
plant&equipment maintenance&use
hazardous substances use and storage
dangerous goods transport&storage
OHS arrangements for on site contractors, visitors and members of public
first aid provision/medical practitioner contact&attention
site access
Identifying hazards and assessing risk may occur through activities such as:
workplace inspections in area of responsibility
consulting work team members
housekeeping
checking equipment before and during work
review of records, eg injury, hazardous substances including labels and MSDS register, dangerous goods storage list, training, plan and equipment maintenance, etc
Training needs relating to Occupational Health and Safety may include:
coaching, mentoring and/or supervision
formal/informal learning programs
internal/external training provision
personal study
Coaching and mentoring assistance may include:
explaining/clarifying
respecting the contribution of all participants and giving credit for achievements
presenting and promoting a safe workplace
problem solving
providing encouragement
providing feedback to another team member
Hazards and associated risks to which the work team may be exposed in the work area may include:
blocked exits
slippery and uneven floors
untidy and or noisy work areas
lack of adequate storage
reliance on low order control measure (eg PPE) to reduce worker risk exposure instead of controlling the hazard itself
unguarded /poorly maintained machinery and equipment
unlabelled chemicals and substances
ergonomically unsuitable work stations and task design, eg. repetitive work, poor lighting/ glarey surfaces, non-adjustable work surfaces&seating
internal/external threat of occupational violence and bullying
Controlling risks in the work area may include actions such as:
application of the hierarch of control, namely:
eliminate the risk
reduce/minimise the risk through
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
regular consultation with workers
Organisational procedures for consultation and issue resolution may include:
formal and informal meetings
health and safety committees
attendance of health and safety representatives at management meetings
other committees, for example, planning and purchasing
early response to employee suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management
counselling/disciplinary processes