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Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices
Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices
Unit of competency
National Code
RGRCMN201A
RGRCMN201A
State Code
S6864
S6864
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to contribute to and follow the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs in the relevant area of work and in accordance with OHS requirements. It requires the ability to contribute to environmental work practice improvements within the scope of responsibilities of the job function.This unit of competency operates in workplace environments of racing administration, stables, kennels, racecourses and public areas.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your State Principal Racing Authority for current license or registration requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Contribute to OHS in the workplace.
- 1. OHS legislation and safe work practices are known and followed within scope of responsibilities .
- 2. OHS issues are raised with appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OHS legislation.
- 3. Contributions to improvement of OHS management in the workplace are made through workplace safety committees or other workplace reporting methods.
Contribute to improvement of environmental workplace practices.
- 4. Environmental legislation and workplace safe operating practices and procedures are followed within scope of responsibilities.
- 5. Environmental issues are raised with designated personnel in line with workplace policies and practices.
- 6. Suggestions are made for improvement to environmental workplace practices within scope of responsibilities.
Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk management.
- 7. Safety and environmental hazards in the work area are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures.
- 8. Workplace procedures and work instructions for assessing and controlling risks are followed accurately.
- 9. Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are followed.
Maintain records.
- 10. Workplace safety and environmental records are maintained as required according to organisational policies and procedures within scope of responsibilities.
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices. Workplaces include greyhound kennels, harness and thoroughbred stables as well as greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.
OHS legislation includes:
award and workplace agreements and other industrial instruments
duty of care and common law duties, including rights and obligations of:
contractors
employees
employers
visitors
legislation from local, state and federal levels of government that affects business operation, especially in regard to:
anti-discrimination
equal employment opportunity
OHS and environmental issues
industrial relations
requirements for consultative arrangements
requirements for provision of information and training, including:
emergency evacuation procedures
risk assessment and risk control
safe operating procedures.
Safe work practices may include:
developing and adhering to industry-specific safe operating procedures and checklists, including tasks related to:
administration
business operations
horse and greyhound handling
horse driving or riding
racecourse maintenance
race meeting operations
participating in recognised and industry-relevant training programs, including:
emergency evacuation training
induction training
specific hazard training
specific task or equipment training
training as part of broader programs, for example greyhound and horse handling
using industry codes of practice.
Scope of responsibilities may include:
ensuring safe and effective operation and completion of workplace tasks
not undertaking tasks that are beyond the person's ability to safely execute.
Appropriate people may include:
OHS officer
OHS work group
person to whom incidents, hazards and risks must be reported, for example supervisor or employer.
Workplace safety committees may:
appoint workplace health and safety representatives
conduct OHS committee meetings
hold informal consultation with work teams
listen to suggestions, and record and act upon requests
obtain expert OHS advice
write and forward reports and concerns presented by employees to management.
Environmental legislation may include:
legislation from local, state and federal levels of government that affects business operation in regard to environmental issues, including:
contaminated land
hazardous waste and hazardous chemicals
protection of the environment
renewable energy
waste minimisation
water efficiency
offence codes
prosecution and enforcement.
Safety and environmental hazards may include:
chemicals and hazardous substances
gear, machinery and equipment
greyhound and horse behaviour in stable or kennel and race meeting contexts
other people, including employees
physical environment, including run-off proximity to watercourses, rivers, dams or streams
unsafe work practices
zoonotic diseases.
Hazards may be identified by:
accident investigation records
checking work area and equipment before and after work
complaints
employee and employer consultation
job and work system assessment
maintenance of gear, plant and equipment
monitoring animal handling skills
reviews of OHS records, including registers of hazardous substances and dangerous goods
workplace inspections.
Assessing and controlling risks may include:
applying hierarchy of control
correct manual handling, including:
carrying
lifting
shifting
eliminating hazardous materials and substances
identifying hazards
safely using and operating equipment, including:
fire safety equipment
first aid equipment
personal protective equipment
safety equipment
safety procedures for protecting self, other people and animals.
Accident, fire and emergency procedures may include:
adhering to fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures
disposing properly of infected or suspect animals that die
maintaining surveillance of animals once approved to do so
responding in accordance with organisational procedures
working within safe work practice guidelines and procedures.
Workplace safety and environmental records may include:
accident reports
audit and inspection records
consultation records of OHS committees and agendas
dangerous goods storage lists
first aid and medical records
hazardous substances register
induction, training and instruction records
material safety data sheets for chemicals, hazardous substances and medications
plant and equipment maintenance testing records
safe operating procedures
workers' compensation and rehabilitation records.
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.
The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices. Workplaces include greyhound kennels, harness and thoroughbred stables as well as greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.
OHS legislation includes:
award and workplace agreements and other industrial instruments
duty of care and common law duties, including rights and obligations of:
contractors
employees
employers
visitors
legislation from local, state and federal levels of government that affects business operation, especially in regard to:
anti-discrimination
equal employment opportunity
OHS and environmental issues
industrial relations
requirements for consultative arrangements
requirements for provision of information and training, including:
emergency evacuation procedures
risk assessment and risk control
safe operating procedures.
Safe work practices may include:
developing and adhering to industry-specific safe operating procedures and checklists, including tasks related to:
administration
business operations
horse and greyhound handling
horse driving or riding
racecourse maintenance
race meeting operations
participating in recognised and industry-relevant training programs, including:
emergency evacuation training
induction training
specific hazard training
specific task or equipment training
training as part of broader programs, for example greyhound and horse handling
using industry codes of practice.
Scope of responsibilities may include:
ensuring safe and effective operation and completion of workplace tasks
not undertaking tasks that are beyond the person's ability to safely execute.
Appropriate people may include:
OHS officer
OHS work group
person to whom incidents, hazards and risks must be reported, for example supervisor or employer.
Workplace safety committees may:
appoint workplace health and safety representatives
conduct OHS committee meetings
hold informal consultation with work teams
listen to suggestions, and record and act upon requests
obtain expert OHS advice
write and forward reports and concerns presented by employees to management.
Environmental legislation may include:
legislation from local, state and federal levels of government that affects business operation in regard to environmental issues, including:
contaminated land
hazardous waste and hazardous chemicals
protection of the environment
renewable energy
waste minimisation
water efficiency
offence codes
prosecution and enforcement.
Safety and environmental hazards may include:
chemicals and hazardous substances
gear, machinery and equipment
greyhound and horse behaviour in stable or kennel and race meeting contexts
other people, including employees
physical environment, including run-off proximity to watercourses, rivers, dams or streams
unsafe work practices
zoonotic diseases.
Hazards may be identified by:
accident investigation records
checking work area and equipment before and after work
complaints
employee and employer consultation
job and work system assessment
maintenance of gear, plant and equipment
monitoring animal handling skills
reviews of OHS records, including registers of hazardous substances and dangerous goods
workplace inspections.
Assessing and controlling risks may include:
applying hierarchy of control
correct manual handling, including:
carrying
lifting
shifting
eliminating hazardous materials and substances
identifying hazards
safely using and operating equipment, including:
fire safety equipment
first aid equipment
personal protective equipment
safety equipment
safety procedures for protecting self, other people and animals.
Accident, fire and emergency procedures may include:
adhering to fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures
disposing properly of infected or suspect animals that die
maintaining surveillance of animals once approved to do so
responding in accordance with organisational procedures
working within safe work practice guidelines and procedures.
Workplace safety and environmental records may include:
accident reports
audit and inspection records
consultation records of OHS committees and agendas
dangerous goods storage lists
first aid and medical records
hazardous substances register
induction, training and instruction records
material safety data sheets for chemicals, hazardous substances and medications
plant and equipment maintenance testing records
safe operating procedures
workers' compensation and rehabilitation records.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply when following OHS procedures and observing environmental work practices
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of OHS and environmental work practices
working with others to undertake and complete OHS and environmental procedures that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of workplace-relevant contexts and include dealings with an appropriate range of situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements.
Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.
The following resources must be available:
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices, including:
sample copies of local, state and federal legislation, regulations, codes of practice, safe operating procedures and industry checklists
relevant racing industry work sites, such as administration buildings, racing kennels, racing stables and racetracks
work instructions and related documentation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package.
The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment.
Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply when following OHS procedures and observing environmental work practices
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of OHS and environmental work practices
working with others to undertake and complete OHS and environmental procedures that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of workplace-relevant contexts and include dealings with an appropriate range of situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements.
Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.
The following resources must be available:
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices, including:
sample copies of local, state and federal legislation, regulations, codes of practice, safe operating procedures and industry checklists
relevant racing industry work sites, such as administration buildings, racing kennels, racing stables and racetracks
work instructions and related documentation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package.
The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment.
Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).
