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. |
Regulatory framework | The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) privacy and intellectual property (IP) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements |
Procedures | All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: organisation procedures relevant to data systems, data security, record keeping, privacy, internet usage and IP manufacturers’ manuals emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the organisation |
Computers or data systems | Computers or data systems are used for one or more of the following: electronic documents (typically Word, Excel, email and similar) safety, safety data and injury reporting orders, purchasing, stock levels and scheduling stock control, stores, warehousing and logistics materials hazards, labelling, materials identification and material safety data sheets (MSDSs) batch data, schedules, production planning and operations planning product quality, statistical control, production trends and quality control maintenance, maintenance planning, procedures and spare parts |
Hazards | Hazards include one or more of the following: ergonomics and posture repetition strain injuries glare from monitor screens damaged cables or connections strains or injuries moving computer equipment other hazards that might arise in the job/work environment |
Routine problems | Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: software problems, such as unable to access file, find correct page, send mail or input data loose or disconnected cables 'frozen' screens faulty monitors keyboard problems Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience Non-routine problems must be reported according to relevant procedures. |