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Participate in OHS processes

Participate in OHS processes

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTOHS200B
State Code
D8380
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit specifies the workplace performance required for an entry level employee to participate in OHS processes in the workplace, in order to ensure their own health and safety at work, as well as that of others in the workplace who may be affected by their actions
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to work safely
  • 1.1 Identify hazards in the work area, and take action to control risk
  • 1.2 Report residual risk according to organisation procedures
  • 1.3 Carry out pre-start checks as required according to work procedures
2. Conduct work safely
  • 2.1 Use personal protective equipment correctly and maintain when required
  • 2.2 Follow work procedures and workplace instructions for ensuring safety when planning and conducting work
  • 2.3 Report incidents and injuries to designated personnel
  • 2.4 Undertake OHS housekeeping in work area
  • 2.5 Manage own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safely and sustainably
3. Participate in OHS consultative activities
  • 3.1 Make a constructive contribution to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other OHS consultative activities
  • 3.2 Raise OHS issues with designated personnel according to organisation procedures
  • 3.3 Provide input to improve workplace OHS systems and processes, according to organisation procedures, to eliminate hazards or reduce risk
  • 3.4 Maintain and update own knowledge of OHS issues as they apply to workplace systems, equipment and processes
4. Follow emergency response procedures
  • 4.1 Identify and report emergency situations
  • 4.2 Follow organisation procedures for responding to emergencies
  • 4.3 Apply knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9384 HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD311 HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes Unit of competency