Unit of competency Outline

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Identify installation work hazards and select risk control strategies

Identify installation work hazards and select risk control strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFWHS301
State Code
OFJ88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/03/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in preparing and implementing a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for high-risk work hazards on installation sites as specified in workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation.The unit applies to individuals who work under limited supervision to prepare for safe installation work by applying and communicating solutions to predictable and unpredictable safety hazards on site.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work safely
  • 1.1 Review job task, work site and compliance requirements
  • 1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment for site access
  • 1.3 Inspect the worksite to identify hazards in the work area relevant to the work task
  • 1.4 Assess risks associated with each identified hazard
2. Prepare a SWMS
  • 2.1 Review requirements of workplace health and safety legislation for preparation of SWMS
  • 2.2 Confirm work site conditions and job task requirements
  • 2.3 Determine and record high-risk work site and task hazards relevant to job task
  • 2.4 Break job task into logical steps and record on SWMS
  • 2.5 Identify high-risk work site and task-related hazards and levels of risk relating to each step, and record on SWMS
3. Implement a SWMS
  • 3.1 Assess work site and job task immediately before starting work
  • 3.2 Discuss SWMS with relevant personnel to confirm as still applicable, or to amend as required
  • 3.3 Store SWMS securely according to compliance requirements
4. Continuously improve workplace safety
  • 4.1 Raise WHS issues with designated personnel according to workplace procedures and relevant requirements of WHS legislation
  • 4.2 Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS management in the workplace within organisation procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies
  • 4.3 Report to appropriate people according to workplace procedures when non-routine hazards arise
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