Unit of competency Outline

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Work as a safety observer/spotter

Work as a safety observer/spotter

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIRTM203D
State Code
AWB79
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/07/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
14/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to work safely as a safety observer/spotter in the Civil construction industry.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to work as a safety/spotter
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and coordinate activities with others
  • 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
  • 1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.5 Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements
2. Identify and manage hazards
  • 2.1 Check working areas for vehicle, plant and pedestrian access
  • 2.2 Check where personnel working on foot are in close proximity to moving plant
  • 2.3 Conduct site specific risk assessment to ensure hazards have been identified and safety controls in place from traffic management plan
3. Support work activities
  • 3.1 Operate communication devices to support work activities
  • 3.2 Maintain exclusion, no-go and pedestrian zones
  • 3.3 Maintain sight visibility of work being performed
4. Clean up
  • 4.1 Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored
  • 4.2 Ensure work area is checked, cleaned and tidy
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCW77 RIIRTM203E Work as a safety observer/spotter Unit of competency