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Meet workplace health and safety requirements

Meet workplace health and safety requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIWHS201
State Code
OAR12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely and participate in workplace health and safety processes in the seafood industry environment.This unit applies to individuals who require knowledge of workplace health and safety to carry out their own work under routine supervision. They work in known contexts dealing with routine tasks and a limited range of predictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to work safely
  • 1.1 Locate and interpret information on workplace health and safety related to work area
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety responsibilities in the workplace
  • 1.3 Identify hazards, including contamination hazards and biosecurity risks, in the work area
  • 1.4 Take action to control risks related to own safety
  • 1.5 Report other hazards and risks to supervisor
  • 1.6 Carry out pre-start checks on tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
2. Conduct work safely
  • 2.1 Use personal protective equipment correctly
  • 2.2 Follow work procedures and work instructions to ensure safe work
  • 2.3 Report incidents and injuries to supervisor
  • 2.4 Undertake workplace health and safety housekeeping in work area
  • 2.5 Identify own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safely and sustainably
3. Participate in workplace health and safety activities
  • 3.1 Contribute to workplace meetings, workplace inspections and other workplace health and safety consultative activities
  • 3.2 Raise workplace health and safety issues with designated personnel in line with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Contribute to improving workplace health and safety systems and processes
4. Follow emergency response procedures
  • 4.1 Identify and report emergency situations
  • 4.2 Follow workplace procedures when responding to emergencies or drills
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9169 SFICORE106B Meet workplace OHS requirements Unit of competency