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Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations

Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOR3205
State Code
ODS58
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply workplace safety, health and environmental protection (SHE) policies and procedures in forest and wood products work settings. The unit applies to individuals who work in a broad range of roles and operations in the forest and wood products industry and are required to apply safety and environmental care procedures.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation, standards and industry codes of practice that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify workplace SHE goals
  • 1.1 Identify workplace SHE policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Identify the purpose of workplace SHE goals and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
2. Assess and control SHE hazards
  • 2.1 Identify SHE hazards and assess associated risks in the workplace
  • 2.2 Address hazards or escalate to appropriate personnel where necessary
  • 2.3 Complete and submit SHE hazard or incident reports to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Analyse and make suggestions for improving work practices to mitigate SHE hazards
3. Apply SHE policies and procedures
  • 3.1 Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task
  • 3.2 Perform work tasks according to workplace SHE policies and procedures, and make suggestions to improve documented procedures when they differ from actual onsite SHE work practices
  • 3.3 Organise duties, equipment and materials according to SHE policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Apply workplace procedures in responding to SHE incidents and emergencies within scope of responsibilities
  • 3.5 Monitor compliance with SHE policies and procedures, and take corrective action if required according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Report and record SHE incidents according to workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Integrate care for the environment, safety and health into all day-to-day activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXM04 FWPCOR3201 Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures Unit of competency