Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This unit of competency describes OHS requirements applicable for all workers whose work involves the use of workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for themselves and others.
It is expected that this competency may be applicable in combination with other industry, occupation or workplace-specific competencies. In all cases it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Hazards and hazard causes
Known hazards, such as those identified in procedures or training, are recognised. The underlying causes of these identified hazards are also described, eg the identified hazard is slipping, the cause is spilled granules.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of and checks on equipment and tools such as:
housekeeping checks, such as obstructions on the floor which may create slip/trip hazard
guards in place
equipment in safe condition
work area clear and organised
nothing unusual/different
emergency equipment available
PPE is functional.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
handling chemicals and hazardous materials
chemical and or hazardous materials spillage
gases and liquids under pressure
moving machinery
materials handling
working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours
fire and explosion.
Problems
Reporting problems means 'apply procedures to recognise and report hazards'.
Typical problems may include:
recognition of hazards
problems encountered in controlling risks associated with hazards
observation of an injury and/or incident which occurred in the workplace
clarification of understanding of OHS policies and procedures.
Personnel
Appropriate personnel for OHS referrals may include:
employer
supervisor
employees elected as OHS representatives
other personnel with OHS responsibilities.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required skills and knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency. Assessment will occur over a range of situations that will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
describe the workplace OHS system and know the importance of critical procedures
recognise potential situations requiring action
implement appropriate corrective action.
Emphasis should be on the ability to avoid a critical incident rather than on recovery from a disaster.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
hazards and application of appropriate risk controls are known
other hazards in the workplace that may arise are known and reporting/taking actions are according to procedure.
Assessment method and context
Assessment for this unit of competency will be on a manufacturing site or in a manufacturing environment.
Simulation may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual work environment and will include walk throughs of the relevant competency components. Simulations may also include the use of case studies/scenarios and role plays.
This unit requires a body of knowledge which will be assessed through questioning and the use of 'what if' scenarios both in the work environment (during demonstration of normal operations and walk throughs of abnormal operations) and off the job.
Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to a manufacturing plant or working environment over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of knowledge and understanding over a range of situations. A bank of scenarios, case studies, and 'what ifs' will be required, as will a bank of questions which will be used to check the reasoning behind the 'observable actions.'