Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:04 AM AWST
23/07/2026 1:04 AM AWST
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Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures
Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAWHS001
PUAWHS001
State Code
OAX41
OAX41
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to applying general work, health and safety requirements when in a workplace environment, excluding emergency incidents. The unit is applicable to personnel within the public safety sector however, it is particularly relevant to new personnel who need to apply Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements in a public safety context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Follow procedures for hazard identification and risk control
- 1.1 Hazards in the work area are identified, controlled and reported on to designated personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures
- 1.2 Organisational procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed
- 1.3 Organisational procedures for dealing with workplace emergencies are followed within duty of care responsibilities and competencies
2 Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS/OHS
- 2.1 WHS/OHS issues are raised with designated personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements
- 2.2 Contributions to participative arrangements in the workplace are made, in accordance with organisational procedures and duty of care responsibilities and competencies
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6055 | PUAOHS001C | Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures | Unit of competency |