Unit of competency Outline
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Contribute to OHS processes
Contribute to OHS processes
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTOHS300B
HLTOHS300B
State Code
D8381
D8381
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/08/2012
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
30/08/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee to contribute to OHS processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and conduct work safely
- 1.1 Plan work in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance material
- 1.2 Identifyhazards as part of work planning and work process
- 1.3 Address identified hazards prior to starting work using judgement within defined scope of responsibilities
- 1.4 Report residual risk according to organisation procedures
- 1.5 Report incidents and injuries in line with organisation policies and procedures
- 1.6 Undertake OHS housekeeping in work area
- 1.7 Maintain and update own knowledge of OHS issues as they apply to workplace systems, equipment and processes
- 1.8 Manage own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safely and sustainably
2. Support others in working safely
- 2.1 Share information on safe work practices and work procedures with others, including members of the work group where relevant
- 2.2 Check the OHS practices of less experienced members of the workgroup or other stakeholders in the work context
- 2.3 If appropriate provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely
- 2.4 If appropriate support others accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation according to organisation procedures
3. Contribute to OHS participative processes
- 3.1 Raise OHS issues in accordance with organisation procedures
- 3.2 Contribute to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities in a constructive manner to improve safety
- 3.3 Provide assistance to workgroup members or other stakeholders to contribute to workplace safety
- 3.4 Apply knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees
4. Contribute to hazard identification, OHS risk assessment and risk control activities
- 4.1 Report identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls
- 4.2 Check the workplace for hazards using itemised checklist(s) in accordance with work procedures
- 4.3 Contribute to risk assessments
- 4.4 Provide input to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control
5. Participate in the control of emergency situations
- 5.1 Identify emergency signals and alarms and responded to them appropriately
- 5.2 Take initial action to control/confine emergency according to organisation procedures, and taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency
- 5.3 Implement emergency response procedures within scope of training and competence
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9385 | HLTOHS300A | Contribute to OHS processes | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD312 | HLTWHS300A | Contribute to WHS processes | Unit of competency |