Elements and Performance Criteria

Company requirements
are found in briefing documents, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.

Details of site and site requirements will include all necessary detail to ascertain safety requirements. Such information may include
areas allowing access to general public
company and site OHS requirements
number of personnel on site
potential risks and hazards/level of risk
wastes incoming/present at the site
work schedule.

Emergency and PPE must include
appropriate footwear
communications equipment
eye protection
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
gloves
overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and PPE could also include
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shield/mask
hard hat
hearing protection
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
spill kit.

Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.

Relevant legislation and codes
cover state and federal industry codes of conduct, occupational health and safety legislation, Australian Standards and environmental protection legislation.

Site areas
may include evacuation area, First Aid bay, general public access areas and restricted areas.

Site safety requirements
will include all necessary requirements to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment, structures, environment and general public.

Site safety requirements could also include
awareness of potential risks and hazards
communications requirement
confined spaces awareness
emergency procedure guides
emergency response equipment (e.g. First Aid kit, fire fighting equipment)
emergency shut-down and lock-out procedures
evacuation area
First Aid
induction
PPE requirements
site security
training
warning signs and barriers.

Critical aspects of competency
Correct identification of all site safety requirements.
Accurate classification of all site areas (including evacuation area, First Aid, restricted areas and level of danger).
Ability to specify all necessary PPE required to undertake work safely in each site area.
Understanding of all relevant OHS requirement and duty of care to provide safe environment for personnel and general public.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
OHS requirements.
Site safety plan requirements.
Components, features and layout of a site safety plan.
Standard symbols, terms and abbreviations used in site safety plans.
Company policy and procedures in relation to safety.
Site environment.
Personnel work requirements and company site operations.
Duty of care to personnel and general public.
Personal protective equipment types and uses.
OHS hierarchy of control.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

communication including listening, questioning, giving clear instructions, answering questions, obtaining feedback
reading and interpreting work requirements
preparing a clear, detailed and accurate site safety plan (including drawing simple site maps)
identification of waste types and level of associated danger
identification of potential risks and hazards in the work environment
communicating and explaining site safety plan to personnel.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example PRMCMN301A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

range of waste types/streams for identification
OHS requirements
work environment in which to identify range of potential risks and hazards.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing the development of a site safety plan. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that strategies meet the objectives of clients and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it will be necessary to assess the unit within a variety of waste management environments or different client needs to assess competency in the development of a site safety plan.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.

Communicating ideas and information
Discuss with colleagues, clients and relevant personnel all aspects of site safety plan. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Gather, analyse and organise information from a number of sources (including relevant legislation and company requirements) to determine priorities utilising existing practices and recommend action. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Plan and organise meetings and communicate opportunities with relevant personnel to discuss site safety plan. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Work cooperatively with colleagues or in project teams to develop site safety plan. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Use relevant numerical calculations accurately. (1)

Solving problems
Identify and solve risk elements in the development of a site safety plan. (2)

Using technology
Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. (1)