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Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOHS001C
State Code
C6055
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
07/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers competency for applying general occupational health and safety requirements when working in the usual workplace environment, excluding emergency incidents.This unit is based on the national Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards [NOHSC:7025 (1994)].
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • 1.1 Hazards in the work area are recognised, rectified where possible and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures.
  • 1.2 Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed.
  • 1.3 Workplace procedures for dealing with workplace emergencies are followed whenever necessary within scope of responsibilities and competencies.
2. Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety (OHS)
  • 2.1 Occupational health and safety issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
  • 2.2 Contributions to participative arrangements in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Workplace procedures may include:
hazard procedures
emergency procedures
accident and incident procedures
procedures for use of personal protective equipment
procedures for reporting accidents
incidents
hazards and emergencies
risk control procedures
extrication procedures
Hazards may include:
extreme temperatures
emergency situations requiring evacuation or security
earthquake
manual handling
damaged or broken furniture and fittings
spillages
damaged or worn equipment
items blocking exits
cords/ropes across walkways
items of equipment in areas of pedestrian traffic
slippery surfaces
breakages
noise
machinery
electricity
sea conditions
rocks
dangerous creatures
Legislation may include:
Commonwealth
state and territory legislation
standards
codes of practice
regulations and statutory requirements relevant to workplace OHS
Workplace emergencies may include:
accidents
vehicle and industrial accidents
incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances
bomb scares
terrorist action
fires
floods
storm and tempest
earthquake
emergency situations requiring evacuation or security
aquatic accidents
vessel aground, holed
towing emergencies
fire on board
Participative arrangements may include:
Occupational health and safety committees team or workgroup meetings
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in all relevant workplace procedures followed.
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
A combination of oral or written presentation.
Observation, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments.
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAX41 PUAWHS001 Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures Unit of competency