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Follow work health and safety procedures

Follow work health and safety procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFXWHS001
State Code
WG646
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety/occupational health and safety legislation and codes of practice in a funeral services industry environment. It applies to gravediggers, grounds maintenance workers and funeral, cemetery and crematorium staff who are required to follow work health and safety/occupational health and safety procedures as part of legislative and workplace requirements. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply workplace safety, security and emergency procedures.
  • 1.1 Become familiar with relevant workplace work health and safety/occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
  • 1.2 Recognise and report workplace hazards and unsafe situations to appropriate personnel.
  • 1.3 Determine location and use of emergency equipment.
  • 1.4 Review work strategy, equipment and staffing options.
  • 1.5 Participate and contribute to work health and safety consultations.
2. Perform safe manual handling.
  • 2.1 Select handling and lifting technique according to weight and dimensions of the object or deceased person and manual handling procedures.
  • 2.2 Prepare and clear work area of obstacles and hazards.
  • 2.3 Apply correct lifting, carrying and placement techniques to move object or deceased person.
  • 2.4 Coordinate multi-person manual handling tasks as required.
3. Prevent infection and contamination in the workplace.
  • 3.1 Apply personal hygiene practices.
  • 3.2 Identify, use and maintain personal protective equipment.
  • 3.3 Handle and dispose of hazardous items and potentially infectious or contaminated waste.
4. Carry out general housekeeping.
  • 4.1 Monitor cleanliness, safety and tidiness of workplace and remove general waste as required.
  • 4.2 Use, maintain and store housekeeping equipment and supplies according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • 4.3 Tag damaged items and notify appropriate personnel of maintenance requirements.
  • 4.4 Report housekeeping issues to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7095 SIFOHS001A Follow OHS procedures Unit of competency