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Conduct a safety audit

Conduct a safety audit

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB409
State Code
OBV52
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/08/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/11/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
13/11/2020
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct safety audits of arboriculture work teams, work procedures and practices. It includes the detection of faults in height safety equipment and determination of remedial action.This unit applies to individuals designated as 'Height safety equipment inspectors'. Work is implemented with low-risk work procedures to comply with Australian Standards (AS1891). Individuals work autonomously, instruct and monitor the work of others within a team. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some states and territories.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform audit planning
  • 1.1 Identify objectives, scope and focus of audit
  • 1.2 Identify audit target and required documentation
  • 1.3 Determine audit process and sampling technique
  • 1.4 Plan frequency and scheduling of audit events
  • 1.5 Prepare audit documentation
  • 1.6 Conduct pre-audit communications with client and relevant stakeholders
2. Undertake safety audit activities
  • 2.1 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement control measures
  • 2.2 Conduct planned audit of personal protective equipment used on site
  • 2.3 Conduct planned audit of tools and equipment for defective components
  • 2.4 Conduct planned audit inspection of emergency and rescue procedures, practices and equipment
  • 2.5 Conduct planned audit inspection of height safety procedures, practices and equipment
  • 2.6 Conduct planned audit inspection of workplace safety documentation
  • 2.7 Confirm currency of licencing requirements of individuals in work team for specialised work functions
3. Identify and respond to non-conformance
  • 3.1 Assess safety audit outcomes against compliance to safety policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Identify non-conformance with safety policies, procedures, manufacturer instructions and applicable industry standards
  • 3.3 Identify and detect faults, levels of wear and damage in equipment and determine remedial action
  • 3.4 Issue rectification notices for breaches in work health and safety policies, procedures and practices
  • 3.5 Remove unsafe tools and equipment from service and tag according to workplace safety procedures
  • 3.6 Recommend training to improve safety
4. Record, report and present audit results
  • 4.1 Prepare safety audit report according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Review safety audit outcomes against workplace policies, procedures and industry safety standards
  • 4.3 Identify and record inconsistencies in safe work practices, and recommend action for approval according to workplace safety procedures
  • 4.4 Make recommendations to resolve unsafe work practices according to workplace safety procedures
  • 4.5 Record and report results of safety audit according to workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Maintain equipment data and audit inspection records according to industry standards and workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN95 AHCARB404 Conduct a safety audit Unit of competency