Unit of competency Outline
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Develop and maintain a safe workplace
Develop and maintain a safe workplace
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF4014A
TLIF4014A
State Code
D5146
D5146
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain a safe workplace, including providing and informing personnel about OH&S legislation, codes and standards; planning and implementing safety requirements in accordance with regulations; monitoring, adjusting and reporting safety performance; investigating and reporting non-conformance; and evaluating the OH&S system and related policies, procedures and programs. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Plan and implement safety requirements
- 1.1 Health and safety risk assessments are made as part of all production planning exercises
- 1.2 Policy and procedures are developed to implement requirements for a safe workplace
- 1.3 Work practices are planned with colleagues to ensure compliance with workplace and environmental legislation and standards
- 1.4 Safe operating procedures are documented and communicated
- 1.5 Work practices are implemented in accordance with requirements specified in legislation and standards for safe workplaces and environments
- 1.6 Effective induction and supervision is provided to support colleagues in managing their organisational responsibilities
- 1.7 Purchasing policy for the provision of goods and services is informed by OH&S considerations
2Inform and train personnel on OH&S legislation, codes and standards
- 2.1 Legislation, standards and the organisation's policies and practices relevant to the creation and maintenance of a safe workplace and environment are made available to individuals/teams
- 2.2 Arrangements are made to provide information in a language, style and format which is understood by colleagues
- 2.3 An OH&S training program is developed and implemented to identify and fulfil employees' OH&S training needs as part of the workplace's general training program
- 2.4 Individuals/teams know their legal responsibility for maintaining a safe workplace and environment
- 2.5 The implications of an unsafe workplace and environment are clear to all within the workplace
3Establish and maintain procedures for assessing and controlling safety risks
- 3.1 Safety risks presented by identified hazards are correctly assessed in accordance with OH&S legislation and codes of practice
- 3.2 Activities are monitored to ensure that this procedure is adopted effectively throughout the area of managerial responsibility
- 3.3 Risk assessment is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change within the area of managerial responsibility to ensure that the risk from hazards is not increased
- 3.4 Measures to control assessed safety risks are developed and implemented in accordance with the hierarchy of control, relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice and trends identified from the OH&S records system
- 3.5 Activities are monitored to ensure that the risk control procedure is adopted effectively throughout the area of managerial responsibility
- 3.6 Risk control is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change within the area of managerial responsibility to ensure that adequate risk control measures are included
4Monitor, adjust and report safety performance
- 4.1 Hazards are identified, assessed and prioritised for action
- 4.2 Controls are selected to minimise risks to health and safety
- 4.3 Waste recycling, reduction and disposal is carried out within legislative and organisational requirements
- 4.4 Recommendations for improvements to meet legislation and associated standards are submitted to designated persons/groups
- 4.5 Individuals/teams are informed of improvements and alterations to occupational health and safety procedures in the workplace
- 4.6 Systems, records and reporting procedures are maintained according to legislative requirements
5Evaluate the occupational health and safety system and related policies, procedures and programs
- 5.1 The effectiveness of the OH&S system and related policies, procedures and programs is assessed according to the workplace's aims with respect to OH&S.
- 5.2 Improvements to the OH&S system are developed and implemented to ensure more effective achievement of the workplace's organisation's aims with respect to OH&S policies and objectives.
- 5.3 Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified in accordance with the hierarchy of control, and resources enabling implementation of new measures are sought and/or provided according to appropriate procedures
6Investigate and report non-conformance
- 6.1 Compliance with OH&S legislation and codes of practice is assessed to ensure that legal OH&S standards are maintained as a minimum
- 6.2 Non-conformance is investigated and dealt with according to legislative requirements
- 6.3 Colleagues are supported to acquire and apply competencies to meet legislative requirements and the associated standards
- 6.4 Changes to operations and practices are implemented to ensure that non-conformance is not repeated
7Establish and maintain a system for OH&S records
- 7.1 A system for keeping OH&S records is established and monitored to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury and disease within the area of managerial responsibility, including provision for relevant workplace OH&S reports to be submitted to management
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
The workplace environment may involve twenty-four hour operation and may include:
single and multi-site location
large, medium and/or small companies
Services, products, risks, work systems and requirements may:
potentially vary across different sections of the workplace
Operations involve:
internal and external customer/supplier contact and coordination
Work priorities and professional development are:
directed at maximising achievement of the individual in accordance with the enterprises objectives and strategic plans
Workplace hazards may include but are not restricted to:
moving heavy loads in an unsafe work environment
unsecured machinery, components or repaired equipment
slippery floors
welding equipment
sharp tools and implements
power tools
moving and rotating machinery
flammable liquids, vapours and fuel
faulty machinery, handling equipment and lifting gear
using equipment beyond safe working limits
poor housekeeping procedures
non-compliance with safe working procedures
electrical wiring and systems, including exposed electrical circuits
working at heights and in confined spaces
toxic gases and substances
chemicals and other harmful substances
damaged goods, pallets and containers
dangerous/hazardous goods
Training activities may include:
attendance at formal education/training programs
completion of internal short training programs
attendances at relevant conferences, seminars and workshops
reading of relevant journals and literature
coaching/mentoring on the job
workplace training projects
Consultative processes may involve:
OH&S specialists
trainers
other employees and supervisors
management
union representatives
manufacturers representatives
supplier representatives
customers/clients
other maintenance, professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace plans/procedures may include:
company plans/procedures
enterprise plans/procedures
organisational plans/procedures
established plans/procedures
Information/documentation may include:
workplace OH&S procedures and policies
workplace OH&S management system including hazard/safety risk control strategies
OH&S training notes and materials
journals and work-related literature concerning OH&S
competency standards
customer/client instructions
customer service standards and procedures
workplace products and services information
quality assurance standards and procedures
relevant agreements, codes of practice including the national standards for services and operations
manufacturers/suppliers' specifications, advice, recommended procedures, policies and instructions
workplace guidelines on appropriate workplace language and communication strategies and interpretation of relevant information
legislation, regulations and related documentation relevant to business operations
regulations and policies relating to minimising risks to the environment and ensuring compliance with OH&S requirements
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice
trading regulations relevant to business operations
relevant Australian and state/territory OH&S legislation including regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry, including:
general duty of care under OH&S legislation and common law
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
requirements for provision of OH&S information and training
provisions relating to health and safety representatives and/or OH&S committees
provisions relating to OH&S issue resolution
environmental protection regulations
hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
The workplace environment may involve twenty-four hour operation and may include:
single and multi-site location
large, medium and/or small companies
Services, products, risks, work systems and requirements may:
potentially vary across different sections of the workplace
Operations involve:
internal and external customer/supplier contact and coordination
Work priorities and professional development are:
directed at maximising achievement of the individual in accordance with the enterprises objectives and strategic plans
Workplace hazards may include but are not restricted to:
moving heavy loads in an unsafe work environment
unsecured machinery, components or repaired equipment
slippery floors
welding equipment
sharp tools and implements
power tools
moving and rotating machinery
flammable liquids, vapours and fuel
faulty machinery, handling equipment and lifting gear
using equipment beyond safe working limits
poor housekeeping procedures
non-compliance with safe working procedures
electrical wiring and systems, including exposed electrical circuits
working at heights and in confined spaces
toxic gases and substances
chemicals and other harmful substances
damaged goods, pallets and containers
dangerous/hazardous goods
Training activities may include:
attendance at formal education/training programs
completion of internal short training programs
attendances at relevant conferences, seminars and workshops
reading of relevant journals and literature
coaching/mentoring on the job
workplace training projects
Consultative processes may involve:
OH&S specialists
trainers
other employees and supervisors
management
union representatives
manufacturers representatives
supplier representatives
customers/clients
other maintenance, professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace plans/procedures may include:
company plans/procedures
enterprise plans/procedures
organisational plans/procedures
established plans/procedures
Information/documentation may include:
workplace OH&S procedures and policies
workplace OH&S management system including hazard/safety risk control strategies
OH&S training notes and materials
journals and work-related literature concerning OH&S
competency standards
customer/client instructions
customer service standards and procedures
workplace products and services information
quality assurance standards and procedures
relevant agreements, codes of practice including the national standards for services and operations
manufacturers/suppliers' specifications, advice, recommended procedures, policies and instructions
workplace guidelines on appropriate workplace language and communication strategies and interpretation of relevant information
legislation, regulations and related documentation relevant to business operations
regulations and policies relating to minimising risks to the environment and ensuring compliance with OH&S requirements
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice
trading regulations relevant to business operations
relevant Australian and state/territory OH&S legislation including regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry, including:
general duty of care under OH&S legislation and common law
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
requirements for provision of OH&S information and training
provisions relating to health and safety representatives and/or OH&S committees
provisions relating to OH&S issue resolution
environmental protection regulations
hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations 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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5732 | TLIF1407C | Develop and maintain a safe workplace | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ24 | TLIF4014 | Develop and maintain a safe workplace | Unit of competency |
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