Unit of competency Outline

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Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety

Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL943002
State Code
AWO38
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to follow work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, deal with the identification and control of hazards, work safely at all times, follow emergency response procedures and contribute to the maintenance of workplace safety. This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory assistants and instrument operators working in all industry sectors. WHS responses are restricted to a 'first response' approach, including the notification of appropriate workplace personnel. Workers will be provided with clear directions, information, training and appropriate supervision. While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify, control and report WHS and environmental hazards
  • 1.1 Routinely check immediate work area for hazards prior to commencing and during work
  • 1.2 Address hazards within area of responsibility
  • 1.3 Report hazards and incidents to designated personnel according to workplace policies and procedures
2 Conduct work safely
  • 2.1 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Follow workplace procedures when carrying out work tasks
  • 2.3 Keep all work areas clean and free from obstacles
  • 2.4 Maintain workplace standards of personal hygiene
  • 2.5 Safely store, transport and dispose of hazardous materials and dangerous goods
3 Follow incident and emergency response procedures
  • 3.1 Identify incident and emergency situations
  • 3.2 Report and record incident and emergency situations according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Follow incident and emergency procedures as appropriate to the nature of emergency using emergency equipment according to workplace procedures
4 Contribute to health and safety in the workplace
  • 4.1 Raise WHS and environmental issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and legislated rights and obligations of employees
  • 4.2 Participate in WHS activities within scope of responsibilities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA689 MSL943002A Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB95 MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety Unit of competency