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Apply situational awareness and a safety mindset in operational forestry roles

Apply situational awareness and a safety mindset in operational forestry roles

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3321
State Code
ODS12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for applying situational awareness and a safety mindset while performing operational forestry-related tasks in team situations or when working in isolated, remote or out-of-line-of-sight situations.The unit applies to those who work in operator roles in the forestry industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work safely in forestry operations
  • 1.1 Follow safe work procedures and safety instructions from supervisors for controlling risks identified in the work area
  • 1.2 Observe workplace safety signage and other risk control measures
  • 1.3 Demonstrate a safety mindset in performing all work activities
  • 1.4 Confirm location and procedures for accessing personal protective equipment and first aid kit on site
  • 1.5 Report unsafe work practices, incidents and accidents
  • 1.6 Share learnings from incidents and near misses with other team members to improve workplace safety
2. Develop situational awareness in forestry operations
  • 2.1 Scan the work environment to identify hazards and assess risks that may impact on the safety of self and others
  • 2.2 Identify changes and developments in the work environment that may impinge on the safety of self and others
  • 2.3 Anticipate what may happen as a result of changes and developments in the work environment, and take appropriate action according to workplace procedures
3. Communicate with team members
  • 3.1 Communicate with and share information relevant to work with team members to enable safe and efficient completion of tasks
  • 3.2 Share knowledge and skills with team members
  • 3.3 Provide assistance and feedback to team members to ensure safe completion of tasks
  • 3.4 Act upon feedback from team members to ensure safe completion of tasks
  • 3.5 Facilitate communication with team members and others by using communications equipment that is suited to the work environment according to workplace procedures
4. Perform work in isolated, remote or out-of-line-of-sight situations
  • 4.1 Follow work instructions and safety requirements for planned work
  • 4.2 Follow work instructions to ensure that regular and pre-arranged voice or visual contact is maintained with other team members for duration of planned work
  • 4.3 Complete risk assessment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Carry out work activities according to prescribed plans and procedures
  • 4.5 Maintain situational awareness and report changes and developments in work environment to appropriate person
5. Follow procedures for dealing with stress, remoteness and fatigue
  • 5.1 Comply with workplace procedures for reducing the workplace health and safety risks associated with fatigue, stress, drugs and alcohol, sleep deprivation and remoteness
  • 5.2 Follow workplace procedures for maintaining effectiveness and concentration under periods of stress and high workload
  • 5.3 Recognise personal physical and psychological limitations and request assistance to deal with difficult or abnormal situations
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHK7 FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations Qualification
BHL3 FWP30121 Certificate III in Forest Operations Qualification