Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM13019
MEM13019
State Code
OEV86
OEV86
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
27
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply principles of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and undertake a safety risk assessment for the employee’s area of responsibility. It applies to employees requiring additional WHS competencies beyond those inherent in their job.Risk assessment is a process that includes analysing the risk to identify influencing factors and the range of potential consequences, assessing the effectiveness of existing controls, the likelihood of each consequence considering exposure and hazard level and combining these to determine a level of risk.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 3
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
2. Apply principles of WHS in a workplace
- 2.1 Identify basic WHS principles of hazard identification, risk assessment and control
- 2.2 Use understanding of WHS legislation as it applies in the workplace
3. Carry out safety audit
- 3.1 Carry out regular safety audits in the area of responsibility in accordance with appropriate WHS standards
- 3.2 Document audit information in accordance with SOPs
4. Identify WHS improvements
- 4.1 Raise WHS issues and suggestions for improvements with WHS representatives and committees as appropriate
- 4.2 Identify hazards and make recommendations for their control on the basis of safety audits or as required
- 4.3 Make contributions to safety improvements using SOPs
- 4.4 Identify WHS training needs and take action to respond to need
5. Follow requirements of enterprise WHS program
- 5.1 Ensure requirements of the WHS program are satisfied within the area of responsibility, including required accident investigation and emergency procedures
- 5.2 Complete required documentation in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAV30 | MEM13002 | Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace | Unit of competency |