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Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)

Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF041
State Code
OCG72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
12
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and conduct work safely
  • 1.1 Individual rights and responsibilities onboard a vessel are interpreted and fulfilled
  • 1.2 Work is planned in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and SMS requirements
  • 1.3 Work is carried out according to established performance standards
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified as part of work planning and work processes
  • 1.5 Identified hazards are addressed prior to starting work
  • 1.6 Inadequacies in control measures are reported according to the SMS
  • 1.7 Incidents and injuries are reported according to organisational procedures
  • 1.8 WHS/OHS housekeeping is undertaken in own work area
2 Contribute to WHS/OHS participation processes
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS representatives and committees are supported to undertake their roles and responsibilities
  • 2.2 WHS/OHS issues are raised according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Contributions to WHS/OHS meetings, vessel inspections or other consultative activities are provided in a constructive manner to improve safety
3 Contribute to hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities
  • 3.1 Vessel is checked for hazards using itemised checklists according to the SMS
  • 3.2 Identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls are reported according to the SMS
  • 3.3 Contributions to risk assessments are made
  • 3.4 Input is provided to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control
  • 3.5 Where relevant, procedures and precautions for entry into pump room, fuel tanks or other confined spaces on a vessel are correctly followed
  • 3.6 Fatigue management methods are used to ensure fitness for duties
4 Contribute to effective communication and human relationships onboard ship
  • 4.1 Communication with individuals onboard vessel is clear and effective at all times
  • 4.2 Standards of work and behaviour are observed at all times in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Participate in controlling WHS/OHS emergency situations
  • 5.1 Scale of the emergency situation is correctly recognised
  • 5.2 Prompt, accurate and clear information is given on raising alarm
  • 5.3 Initial action is taken to control/confine emergency according to organisational procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency
  • 5.4 Emergency response procedures are implemented
6 Complete WHS/OHS records
  • 6.1 WHS/OHS records for vessel are correctly completed
  • 6.2 Legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease are followed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH834 MARF006 Observe personal safety and social responsibility Unit of competency