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Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
UEECD0007
State Code
OCA55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.It includes applying safe working practices, following workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control. It also includes electrotechnology worker responsibilities and application for health and safety, risk management and adherence to safety practices as part of electrotechnology work functions when preparing to enter a work area.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to enter an electrotechnology workplace
  • 1.1 Work area access permits are obtained from appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Relevant workplace WHS/OHS safety regulations and codes of practices are identified and followed when entering the electrotechnology work area
  • 1.3 Safe work methods for controlling risks are obtained, read and applied prior to undertaking work activity in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Preparation for electrical and non-electrical isolation is carried out to prevent creation of hazards from loss of machine/system/process control in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and chemicals required for the electrotechnology work are checked for safety and correct functionality in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.6 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn appropriate to the electrotechnology work area and in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Apply safe electrotechnology working practices
  • 2.1 Risk control work measures are implemented in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are followed in accordance with workplace procedures, scope of responsibility and capabilities
  • 2.3 Safe work methods are applied when working at heights including safe and effective use of safety equipment
  • 2.4 Safe work methods are used when undertaking lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying or otherwise moving, holding or restraining workplace tasks in accordance with relevant code of practice
  • 2.5 Safe work methods for removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation are demonstrated in accordance with workplace emergency management procedures
  • 2.6 Working area is kept clean, neat and tidy in accordance with workplace housekeeping procedures
3 Follow electrotechnology workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • 3.1 Hazards are identified, control measures implemented and reviewed through regular active participation in the consultation process with employer and other employees
  • 3.2 Hazards in the work area are identified and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 WHS/OHS documentation and incident records are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Workplace instructions are followed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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