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Follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry
Follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF3087A
TLIF3087A
State Code
S8297
S8297
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow and apply occupational health, safety and environmental (OHS&E) procedures when carrying out work activities in the rail industry. It includes identifying and following workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control, contributing to arrangements for the management of OHS&E, and completing appropriate records. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
- 1.1 Workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents, fires and emergencies are known and followed
- 1.2 Workplace procedures for OHS&E and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are followed
- 1.3 Hazards in the workplace are identified and appropriate action is taken to report them and to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment
- 1.4 Safety regulations and established workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are obtained, interpreted and applied to day-to-day work activities
- 1.5 Where applicable, personal protective clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures
- 1.6 Established emergency and contingency plans are followed in the event of an emergency
- 1.7 Information on workplace OHS&E policies, procedures and programs is stored in a readily accessible location and manner
2 Contribute to arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety
- 2.1 OH&S issues and identified safety hazards are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation
- 2.2 Contributions to OH&S management in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation
- 2.3 OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation
- 2.4 Participative arrangements for OH&S management in the workplace are contributed to within workplace procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies
3 Implement environmental control procedures
- 3.1 Environmental protection measures are implemented or applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.2 Where improvements to existing procedures are identified they are passed on to appropriate personnel
4 Complete OHS&E records
- 4.1 OHS&E records and reports are completed in accordance with organisational requirements
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.
Work may be conducted in:
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Workplace hazards may include:
chemicals and other harmful substances
movement of equipment, goods and vehicles
toxic substances
broken and damaged equipment
inflammable materials and fire hazards
lifting practices
waste management and disposal
extremes in weather conditions
lighting levels
trip and slip hazards
water hazards
traffic flows
vehicle and equipment operation
a range of storage areas
Personnel in the work area may include:
site visitors
OH&S specialists
union representatives
contractors
official representatives
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings that deal with OH&S issues
workplace OH&S committees
other committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasing
OH&S representatives
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by staff
Communication in the work area may include:
telephone
fax
electronic, including email and internet
radio
Designated personnel may include:
workplace personnel
supervisors
team leaders
management
occupational health and safety personnel
other persons authorised or nominated by the organisation
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
workplace OH&S procedures and policies
Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
emergency procedures
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state and territory OH&S legislation and safety codes
regulations and policies concerning noise, smoking, work station ergonomics and other critical OH&S issues
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted in:
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Workplace hazards may include:
chemicals and other harmful substances
movement of equipment, goods and vehicles
toxic substances
broken and damaged equipment
inflammable materials and fire hazards
lifting practices
waste management and disposal
extremes in weather conditions
lighting levels
trip and slip hazards
water hazards
traffic flows
vehicle and equipment operation
a range of storage areas
Personnel in the work area may include:
site visitors
OH&S specialists
union representatives
contractors
official representatives
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings that deal with OH&S issues
workplace OH&S committees
other committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasing
OH&S representatives
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by staff
Communication in the work area may include:
telephone
fax
electronic, including email and internet
radio
Designated personnel may include:
workplace personnel
supervisors
team leaders
management
occupational health and safety personnel
other persons authorised or nominated by the organisation
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
workplace OH&S procedures and policies
Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
emergency procedures
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state and territory OH&S legislation and safety codes
regulations and policies concerning noise, smoking, work station ergonomics and other critical OH&S issues
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this 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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this 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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ28 | TLIF3087 | Follow work health and safety, and environmental procedures in the rail industry | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| J533 | TLI22013 | Certificate II in Shunting | Qualification |
| J806 | TLI42713 | Certificate IV in Tram/Light Rail Control | Qualification |