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Work safely in accordance with defined policies and procedures
Work safely in accordance with defined policies and procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
PMLOHS300A
PMLOHS300A
State Code
C1834
C1834
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/03/2002
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
18/03/2002
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency concerns the ability to apply OHS procedures and safe working practices to maintain own health and the health of others in the workplace. It also includes the application of risk control measures to minimise environmental threats.This unit of competency concerns the ability to apply OHS procedures and safe working practices to maintain own health and the health of others in the workplace. It also includes the application of risk control measures to minimise environmental threats
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Follow established work practices and instruction aimed at keeping immediate work environment safe
- 1.1 Keep all work areas clean and free from obstacles
- 1.2 Recognise and report any hazardous work situations
- 1.3 Maintain workplace standards of personal hygiene at all times
- 1.4 Recognise shut-off points for all services to the work area and maintain clear access
2 Follow established safe work practices and procedures to maintain safe systems of work
- 2.1 Recognise and observe hazard warnings and safety signs
- 2.2 Check safety equipment routinely in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.3 Label all reagents and hazardous materials in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.4 Handle all hazardous materials and equipment in accordance with labelling, materials safety data sheets and manufacturer's instructions
- 2.5 Use appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing as required
- 2.6 Identify and report operating problems or equipment malfunctions
- 2.7 Clean and decontaminate equipment and work areas regularly using recommended procedures
- 2.8 Follow established manual handling procedures for tasks involving manual handling
3 Safely store, collect and dispose of hazardous materials
- 3.1 Secure and store all potentially hazardous materials safely
- 3.2 Collect, sort and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Respond effectively to incidents, accidents and emergencies
- 4.1 Demonstrate or fully explain workplace fire drill, accident, and emergency evacuation procedures
- 4.2 Follow workplace emergency first aid procedures
- 4.3 Report and record all accidents or safety/environmental incidents as required
5 Maintain personal health in the workplace
- 5.1 Use appropriate equipment and procedures to avoid personal contamination and contamination of others
- 5.2 Avoid risk behaviour that impacts on own work practices and those of other workers
6 Refer to relevant regulations and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements are met
- 6.1 Locate and follow relevant sections of workplace procedures which reflect legislative requirements
- 6.2 Seek assistance to clarify obligations and procedures
- 6.3 Clarify work instructions that impact on safety and legal liability
- 6.4 Apply procedures which relate to transport and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials
7 Follow risk control measures to minimise environmental hazards
- 7.1 Recognise the type and severity of environmental threat posed by the materials and processes used
- 7.2 Use work practices which minimise waste
- 7.3 Follow workplace procedures for waste disposal
- 7.4 Report abnormal emissions to appropriate personnel
- 7.5 Apply containment procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) where appropriate.
The range of variables places each unit of competency in context and allows for differences between enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements.
Cross industry variables
The following variables may apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
This unit of competency is consistent with the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission's Generic Competency A for employees without supervisory responsibilities.
At this level, personnel work in accordance with work instructions and SOPs. These incorporate all relevant aspects of OHS legislation and the codes, regulations and Australian standards applying to environmental hazards and dangerous goods.
It is expected that personnel will be provided with clear directions, information, training and appropriate supervision. Typical problems are restricted to those requiring a routine, predetermined response as specified in workplace procedures. Responses are restricted to a "first response" approach including the notification of appropriate enterprise personnel.
Enterprise policies and procedures include those that directly or indirectly cover OHS and environmental issues such as:
hazards and control measures
minimisation of environmental threats
minimisation and disposal of waste
SOPs and work instructions
safety, emergency, fire and accidents
selection and use of personal protective clothing and equipment.
OHS and environmental issues which may need to be raised by employees with designated personnel may include:
identification of hazards
assessment of risk and decisions on measures to control risk
risk reduction measures
implementation of controls
investigation of injury and incidents.
Designated personnel for OHS referral may include:
employer or supervisor
employees elected as OHS representatives
other personnel with OHS responsibilities.
Consultative arrangements for management of OHS issues may involve:
following OHS procedures and environmental risk control measures
information sessions on existing or new issues
meetings between employer and employees or representatives
access to relevant workplace information
use of clear and understandable language
provision for non-English speaking personnel
provision for hearing impaired personnel
awareness of databases and on line software for the inventory, manifest and information retrieval regarding hazardous materials
formal arrangements, such as health and safety committees and health and safety representatives (where appointed)
informal arrangements such as toolbox meetings and coffee breaks.
Personnel at this level, must be able to work safely in accordance with SOPs, instructions and procedures developed by the enterprise which deal with:
workplace hazards such as:
- occupational overuse syndrome (OOS)
- slips, trips and falls
- chemicals, radiation, and hazardous materials (short/long term affects)
- contaminated clothing and equipment
- sharps and broken glassware
- flammable liquids
- gases and liquids under pressure, dry ice and liquid nitrogen
labelling of hazardous samples, reagents, and aliquoted samples
hazardous events (such as accidents, fires, chemical, biological and radioactive spills)
emissions, discharges and airborne contaminants such as:
- noise, light
- solids, liquids, water/waste water
- gases, smoke, vapour, fumes, odour, particulates
waste minimisation and recycling:
- solids, liquids, gases
- reclamation of chemicals
- safe storage awaiting disposal
environmental features and threats such as:
- sensitive waterways/wetlands and biota
- flows from the workplace to the environment
- particular threats posed by materials and processes used and risk control measures
selection and use of appropriate control measures (such as personal protection and containment equipment)
regulations codes and guidelines such as:
- AS 2243 Safety in laboratories, AS 2500 Storage of goods
- Australian Code for Transport of Dangerous Goods
- State/Territory and Federal Acts (eg, clean air, waterways)
- AS/NES/ISO 1400
- AS 1678 Emergency procedures guide for hazardous materials
- Worksafe Australia National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances (NOHSC: 2012)
reporting requirements and lines of communication.
Specific industry variables
Additional variables may apply for each industry sector below.
Process manufacturing and construction materials industries
Workplace hazards such as:
pedestrian and vehicular traffic
manual handling, working at heights and in confined spaces
crushing, entanglement, cuts associated with moving machinery or falling objects
Personal protection equipment such as:
hard hats, hearing protection and safety boots
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls, respirators.
Biomedical and environmental services
Workplace hazards such as:
blood and blood products, human or animal tissue and fluids
pathogenic microorganisms, DNA, viruses, aerosols
heavy metals, pesticides, anions (eg, fluoride), hydrocarbons (eg, mono-aromatics)
Regulations, codes and guidelines covering:
infection control in the health care setting, immunisation of personnel
genetic manipulation
transport of infected blood samples and genetically altered cell
handling of carcinogens
pregnancy
Personal protection equipment such as:
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls and gowns, body suit
respirators and appropriate filters
biohazard containers and laminar flow cabinets.
Food and beverage processing industries
Workplace hazards such as:
pedestrian and vehicular traffic
manual handling, working at heights and in confined spaces
crushing, entanglement, cuts associated with moving machinery or falling objects
harmful microbiological agents associated with animal blood, tissue and fluids
high pressure gases (eg, hydrogen in GLC, acetylene and nitrous oxide in AAS)
high temperature ashing processes
digestion of foods using sulphuric and perchloric acids, hydrogen peroxide
heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins
Personal protection equipment such as:
hard hats, hearing protection and safety boots
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls and gowns, body suit
respirators and appropriate filters
biohazard containers and laminar flow cabinets.
Updating information
Changes in codes of practice and applicable standards should be noted.
The range of variables places each unit of competency in context and allows for differences between enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements.
Cross industry variables
The following variables may apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
This unit of competency is consistent with the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission's Generic Competency A for employees without supervisory responsibilities.
At this level, personnel work in accordance with work instructions and SOPs. These incorporate all relevant aspects of OHS legislation and the codes, regulations and Australian standards applying to environmental hazards and dangerous goods.
It is expected that personnel will be provided with clear directions, information, training and appropriate supervision. Typical problems are restricted to those requiring a routine, predetermined response as specified in workplace procedures. Responses are restricted to a "first response" approach including the notification of appropriate enterprise personnel.
Enterprise policies and procedures include those that directly or indirectly cover OHS and environmental issues such as:
hazards and control measures
minimisation of environmental threats
minimisation and disposal of waste
SOPs and work instructions
safety, emergency, fire and accidents
selection and use of personal protective clothing and equipment.
OHS and environmental issues which may need to be raised by employees with designated personnel may include:
identification of hazards
assessment of risk and decisions on measures to control risk
risk reduction measures
implementation of controls
investigation of injury and incidents.
Designated personnel for OHS referral may include:
employer or supervisor
employees elected as OHS representatives
other personnel with OHS responsibilities.
Consultative arrangements for management of OHS issues may involve:
following OHS procedures and environmental risk control measures
information sessions on existing or new issues
meetings between employer and employees or representatives
access to relevant workplace information
use of clear and understandable language
provision for non-English speaking personnel
provision for hearing impaired personnel
awareness of databases and on line software for the inventory, manifest and information retrieval regarding hazardous materials
formal arrangements, such as health and safety committees and health and safety representatives (where appointed)
informal arrangements such as toolbox meetings and coffee breaks.
Personnel at this level, must be able to work safely in accordance with SOPs, instructions and procedures developed by the enterprise which deal with:
workplace hazards such as:
- occupational overuse syndrome (OOS)
- slips, trips and falls
- chemicals, radiation, and hazardous materials (short/long term affects)
- contaminated clothing and equipment
- sharps and broken glassware
- flammable liquids
- gases and liquids under pressure, dry ice and liquid nitrogen
labelling of hazardous samples, reagents, and aliquoted samples
hazardous events (such as accidents, fires, chemical, biological and radioactive spills)
emissions, discharges and airborne contaminants such as:
- noise, light
- solids, liquids, water/waste water
- gases, smoke, vapour, fumes, odour, particulates
waste minimisation and recycling:
- solids, liquids, gases
- reclamation of chemicals
- safe storage awaiting disposal
environmental features and threats such as:
- sensitive waterways/wetlands and biota
- flows from the workplace to the environment
- particular threats posed by materials and processes used and risk control measures
selection and use of appropriate control measures (such as personal protection and containment equipment)
regulations codes and guidelines such as:
- AS 2243 Safety in laboratories, AS 2500 Storage of goods
- Australian Code for Transport of Dangerous Goods
- State/Territory and Federal Acts (eg, clean air, waterways)
- AS/NES/ISO 1400
- AS 1678 Emergency procedures guide for hazardous materials
- Worksafe Australia National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances (NOHSC: 2012)
reporting requirements and lines of communication.
Specific industry variables
Additional variables may apply for each industry sector below.
Process manufacturing and construction materials industries
Workplace hazards such as:
pedestrian and vehicular traffic
manual handling, working at heights and in confined spaces
crushing, entanglement, cuts associated with moving machinery or falling objects
Personal protection equipment such as:
hard hats, hearing protection and safety boots
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls, respirators.
Biomedical and environmental services
Workplace hazards such as:
blood and blood products, human or animal tissue and fluids
pathogenic microorganisms, DNA, viruses, aerosols
heavy metals, pesticides, anions (eg, fluoride), hydrocarbons (eg, mono-aromatics)
Regulations, codes and guidelines covering:
infection control in the health care setting, immunisation of personnel
genetic manipulation
transport of infected blood samples and genetically altered cell
handling of carcinogens
pregnancy
Personal protection equipment such as:
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls and gowns, body suit
respirators and appropriate filters
biohazard containers and laminar flow cabinets.
Food and beverage processing industries
Workplace hazards such as:
pedestrian and vehicular traffic
manual handling, working at heights and in confined spaces
crushing, entanglement, cuts associated with moving machinery or falling objects
harmful microbiological agents associated with animal blood, tissue and fluids
high pressure gases (eg, hydrogen in GLC, acetylene and nitrous oxide in AAS)
high temperature ashing processes
digestion of foods using sulphuric and perchloric acids, hydrogen peroxide
heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins
Personal protection equipment such as:
hard hats, hearing protection and safety boots
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls and gowns, body suit
respirators and appropriate filters
biohazard containers and laminar flow cabinets.
Updating information
Changes in codes of practice and applicable standards should be noted.
Cross industry variables
The following variables may apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
This unit of competency is consistent with the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission's Generic Competency A for employees without supervisory responsibilities.
At this level, personnel work in accordance with work instructions and SOPs. These incorporate all relevant aspects of OHS legislation and the codes, regulations and Australian standards applying to environmental hazards and dangerous goods.
It is expected that personnel will be provided with clear directions, information, training and appropriate supervision. Typical problems are restricted to those requiring a routine, predetermined response as specified in workplace procedures. Responses are restricted to a "first response" approach including the notification of appropriate enterprise personnel.
Enterprise policies and procedures include those that directly or indirectly cover OHS and environmental issues such as:
hazards and control measures
minimisation of environmental threats
minimisation and disposal of waste
SOPs and work instructions
safety, emergency, fire and accidents
selection and use of personal protective clothing and equipment.
OHS and environmental issues which may need to be raised by employees with designated personnel may include:
identification of hazards
assessment of risk and decisions on measures to control risk
risk reduction measures
implementation of controls
investigation of injury and incidents.
Designated personnel for OHS referral may include:
employer or supervisor
employees elected as OHS representatives
other personnel with OHS responsibilities.
Consultative arrangements for management of OHS issues may involve:
following OHS procedures and environmental risk control measures
information sessions on existing or new issues
meetings between employer and employees or representatives
access to relevant workplace information
use of clear and understandable language
provision for non-English speaking personnel
provision for hearing impaired personnel
awareness of databases and on line software for the inventory, manifest and information retrieval regarding hazardous materials
formal arrangements, such as health and safety committees and health and safety representatives (where appointed)
informal arrangements such as toolbox meetings and coffee breaks.
Personnel at this level, must be able to work safely in accordance with SOPs, instructions and procedures developed by the enterprise which deal with:
workplace hazards such as:
- occupational overuse syndrome (OOS)
- slips, trips and falls
- chemicals, radiation, and hazardous materials (short/long term affects)
- contaminated clothing and equipment
- sharps and broken glassware
- flammable liquids
- gases and liquids under pressure, dry ice and liquid nitrogen
labelling of hazardous samples, reagents, and aliquoted samples
hazardous events (such as accidents, fires, chemical, biological and radioactive spills)
emissions, discharges and airborne contaminants such as:
- noise, light
- solids, liquids, water/waste water
- gases, smoke, vapour, fumes, odour, particulates
waste minimisation and recycling:
- solids, liquids, gases
- reclamation of chemicals
- safe storage awaiting disposal
environmental features and threats such as:
- sensitive waterways/wetlands and biota
- flows from the workplace to the environment
- particular threats posed by materials and processes used and risk control measures
selection and use of appropriate control measures (such as personal protection and containment equipment)
regulations codes and guidelines such as:
- AS 2243 Safety in laboratories, AS 2500 Storage of goods
- Australian Code for Transport of Dangerous Goods
- State/Territory and Federal Acts (eg, clean air, waterways)
- AS/NES/ISO 1400
- AS 1678 Emergency procedures guide for hazardous materials
- Worksafe Australia National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances (NOHSC: 2012)
reporting requirements and lines of communication.
Specific industry variables
Additional variables may apply for each industry sector below.
Process manufacturing and construction materials industries
Workplace hazards such as:
pedestrian and vehicular traffic
manual handling, working at heights and in confined spaces
crushing, entanglement, cuts associated with moving machinery or falling objects
Personal protection equipment such as:
hard hats, hearing protection and safety boots
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls, respirators.
Biomedical and environmental services
Workplace hazards such as:
blood and blood products, human or animal tissue and fluids
pathogenic microorganisms, DNA, viruses, aerosols
heavy metals, pesticides, anions (eg, fluoride), hydrocarbons (eg, mono-aromatics)
Regulations, codes and guidelines covering:
infection control in the health care setting, immunisation of personnel
genetic manipulation
transport of infected blood samples and genetically altered cell
handling of carcinogens
pregnancy
Personal protection equipment such as:
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls and gowns, body suit
respirators and appropriate filters
biohazard containers and laminar flow cabinets.
Food and beverage processing industries
Workplace hazards such as:
pedestrian and vehicular traffic
manual handling, working at heights and in confined spaces
crushing, entanglement, cuts associated with moving machinery or falling objects
harmful microbiological agents associated with animal blood, tissue and fluids
high pressure gases (eg, hydrogen in GLC, acetylene and nitrous oxide in AAS)
high temperature ashing processes
digestion of foods using sulphuric and perchloric acids, hydrogen peroxide
heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins
Personal protection equipment such as:
hard hats, hearing protection and safety boots
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls and gowns, body suit
respirators and appropriate filters
biohazard containers and laminar flow cabinets.
Updating information
Changes in codes of practice and applicable standards should be noted.
The range of variables places each unit of competency in context and allows for differences between enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements.
Cross industry variables
The following variables may apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
This unit of competency is consistent with the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission's Generic Competency A for employees without supervisory responsibilities.
At this level, personnel work in accordance with work instructions and SOPs. These incorporate all relevant aspects of OHS legislation and the codes, regulations and Australian standards applying to environmental hazards and dangerous goods.
It is expected that personnel will be provided with clear directions, information, training and appropriate supervision. Typical problems are restricted to those requiring a routine, predetermined response as specified in workplace procedures. Responses are restricted to a "first response" approach including the notification of appropriate enterprise personnel.
Enterprise policies and procedures include those that directly or indirectly cover OHS and environmental issues such as:
hazards and control measures
minimisation of environmental threats
minimisation and disposal of waste
SOPs and work instructions
safety, emergency, fire and accidents
selection and use of personal protective clothing and equipment.
OHS and environmental issues which may need to be raised by employees with designated personnel may include:
identification of hazards
assessment of risk and decisions on measures to control risk
risk reduction measures
implementation of controls
investigation of injury and incidents.
Designated personnel for OHS referral may include:
employer or supervisor
employees elected as OHS representatives
other personnel with OHS responsibilities.
Consultative arrangements for management of OHS issues may involve:
following OHS procedures and environmental risk control measures
information sessions on existing or new issues
meetings between employer and employees or representatives
access to relevant workplace information
use of clear and understandable language
provision for non-English speaking personnel
provision for hearing impaired personnel
awareness of databases and on line software for the inventory, manifest and information retrieval regarding hazardous materials
formal arrangements, such as health and safety committees and health and safety representatives (where appointed)
informal arrangements such as toolbox meetings and coffee breaks.
Personnel at this level, must be able to work safely in accordance with SOPs, instructions and procedures developed by the enterprise which deal with:
workplace hazards such as:
- occupational overuse syndrome (OOS)
- slips, trips and falls
- chemicals, radiation, and hazardous materials (short/long term affects)
- contaminated clothing and equipment
- sharps and broken glassware
- flammable liquids
- gases and liquids under pressure, dry ice and liquid nitrogen
labelling of hazardous samples, reagents, and aliquoted samples
hazardous events (such as accidents, fires, chemical, biological and radioactive spills)
emissions, discharges and airborne contaminants such as:
- noise, light
- solids, liquids, water/waste water
- gases, smoke, vapour, fumes, odour, particulates
waste minimisation and recycling:
- solids, liquids, gases
- reclamation of chemicals
- safe storage awaiting disposal
environmental features and threats such as:
- sensitive waterways/wetlands and biota
- flows from the workplace to the environment
- particular threats posed by materials and processes used and risk control measures
selection and use of appropriate control measures (such as personal protection and containment equipment)
regulations codes and guidelines such as:
- AS 2243 Safety in laboratories, AS 2500 Storage of goods
- Australian Code for Transport of Dangerous Goods
- State/Territory and Federal Acts (eg, clean air, waterways)
- AS/NES/ISO 1400
- AS 1678 Emergency procedures guide for hazardous materials
- Worksafe Australia National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances (NOHSC: 2012)
reporting requirements and lines of communication.
Specific industry variables
Additional variables may apply for each industry sector below.
Process manufacturing and construction materials industries
Workplace hazards such as:
pedestrian and vehicular traffic
manual handling, working at heights and in confined spaces
crushing, entanglement, cuts associated with moving machinery or falling objects
Personal protection equipment such as:
hard hats, hearing protection and safety boots
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls, respirators.
Biomedical and environmental services
Workplace hazards such as:
blood and blood products, human or animal tissue and fluids
pathogenic microorganisms, DNA, viruses, aerosols
heavy metals, pesticides, anions (eg, fluoride), hydrocarbons (eg, mono-aromatics)
Regulations, codes and guidelines covering:
infection control in the health care setting, immunisation of personnel
genetic manipulation
transport of infected blood samples and genetically altered cell
handling of carcinogens
pregnancy
Personal protection equipment such as:
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls and gowns, body suit
respirators and appropriate filters
biohazard containers and laminar flow cabinets.
Food and beverage processing industries
Workplace hazards such as:
pedestrian and vehicular traffic
manual handling, working at heights and in confined spaces
crushing, entanglement, cuts associated with moving machinery or falling objects
harmful microbiological agents associated with animal blood, tissue and fluids
high pressure gases (eg, hydrogen in GLC, acetylene and nitrous oxide in AAS)
high temperature ashing processes
digestion of foods using sulphuric and perchloric acids, hydrogen peroxide
heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins
Personal protection equipment such as:
hard hats, hearing protection and safety boots
gloves, safety glasses, coveralls and gowns, body suit
respirators and appropriate filters
biohazard containers and laminar flow cabinets.
Updating information
Changes in codes of practice and applicable standards should be noted.
Each unit of competency has an evidence guide that relates directly to the performance criteria and the range of variables. Its purpose is to guide assessment of the unit in the workplace and/or training program.
Critical aspects of competency
Cross industry
The following aspects of competency apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to follow instructions and procedures developed by the enterprise management to ensure safe systems of work and a safe work environment. In particular, the assessor should look to see that the candidate can:
follow OHS and environmental SOPs, instructions and procedures for hazard identification and risk control
follow workplace instructions and procedures relating to storage, transport and disposal of dangerous goods
recognise hazards common to the industry after appropriate induction information and training
follow instructions designed to ensure the correct labelling of samples, reagents, and aliquoted samples
use any equipment provided to protect health and safety
communicate health and safety and environmental issues with designated personnel.
Essential knowledge
Cross industry
The following knowledge requirements apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
Competency includes the ability to apply and explain:
symbols used in OHS signs
environmental impacts and effects of interaction with hazards in the work area
information contained in SOPs for materials handled regularly
workplace procedures and instructions that govern personal work, incidents and emergencies
reporting requirements for OHS issues and potentially hazardous situations.
Assessment context
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.
Interdependent assessment of unit
This unit of competency may be assessed with any other technical units in the context of the need to perform all work safely.
This unit of competency has no prerequisites. Individual enterprises may choose to add other relevant prerequisites.
Assessment methods and resources
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the candidate preparing for and undertaking a range of work tasks
written and/or oral questioning to assess underpinning knowledge and likely reactions in hazardous/emergency situations (questions will be appropriate to candidate's language and literacy levels)
feedback from peers and supervisors.
Resources may include:
laboratory/field work environment, equipment and materials
personal protective equipment
workplace procedures.
This competency in practice
Industry representatives have provided storylines to illustrate the practical application of each unit of competency and show its relevance in a workplace setting.
Process manufacturing and construction materials industries
A laboratory assistant working in a laboratory was asked to produce a particular solvent-borne paint. Because of the hazardous nature of the task, the assistant referred to the material safety data sheets (MSDSs) which specified that a particular respirator and gloves be used. The assistant followed the requirements and safely prepared the batch of paint.
Biomedical and environmental services
After performing and verifying cell counts of plated samples, a technical assistant proceeded to dispose of the waste. The wastes were placed in a biohazard bag. The bag was sealed with a sterilisation indicator sticker that was clearly visible, and placed in the autoclave. The assistant checked the colour of the indicator sticker to ensure that the waste was correctly processed before disposing of the bag in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Food and beverage processing industries
One task of a laboratory assistant in a food processing company is the determination of total nitrogen in food samples by the Kjeldahl method. The assay involves digestion of the food with an aliquot of 30% H2O2 and several other reagents at more than 400°C. The assistant is familiar with the MSDSs for H2O2 and uses this chemical with appropriate caution and personal protective equipment. Small spills of H2O2 sometimes occur. The assistant knows to clean these up immediately by liberally diluting the spill with water, mopping it up with a cloth and washing the H2O2 from the cloth into a sink with copious amounts of water. This attention to cleanliness is essential to minimise the risk of injury because 30% H2O2 has the appearance of water. Unlike water, it is corrosive to skin and presents a serious fire or explosion hazard if it should come into contact with many of the chemicals used in the laboratory.
Each unit of competency has an evidence guide that relates directly to the performance criteria and the range of variables. Its purpose is to guide assessment of the unit in the workplace and/or training program.
Critical aspects of competency
Cross industry
The following aspects of competency apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to follow instructions and procedures developed by the enterprise management to ensure safe systems of work and a safe work environment. In particular, the assessor should look to see that the candidate can:
follow OHS and environmental SOPs, instructions and procedures for hazard identification and risk control
follow workplace instructions and procedures relating to storage, transport and disposal of dangerous goods
recognise hazards common to the industry after appropriate induction information and training
follow instructions designed to ensure the correct labelling of samples, reagents, and aliquoted samples
use any equipment provided to protect health and safety
communicate health and safety and environmental issues with designated personnel.
Essential knowledge
Cross industry
The following knowledge requirements apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
Competency includes the ability to apply and explain:
symbols used in OHS signs
environmental impacts and effects of interaction with hazards in the work area
information contained in SOPs for materials handled regularly
workplace procedures and instructions that govern personal work, incidents and emergencies
reporting requirements for OHS issues and potentially hazardous situations.
Assessment context
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.
Interdependent assessment of unit
This unit of competency may be assessed with any other technical units in the context of the need to perform all work safely.
This unit of competency has no prerequisites. Individual enterprises may choose to add other relevant prerequisites.
Assessment methods and resources
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the candidate preparing for and undertaking a range of work tasks
written and/or oral questioning to assess underpinning knowledge and likely reactions in hazardous/emergency situations (questions will be appropriate to candidate's language and literacy levels)
feedback from peers and supervisors.
Resources may include:
laboratory/field work environment, equipment and materials
personal protective equipment
workplace procedures.
This competency in practice
Industry representatives have provided storylines to illustrate the practical application of each unit of competency and show its relevance in a workplace setting.
Process manufacturing and construction materials industries
A laboratory assistant working in a laboratory was asked to produce a particular solvent-borne paint. Because of the hazardous nature of the task, the assistant referred to the material safety data sheets (MSDSs) which specified that a particular respirator and gloves be used. The assistant followed the requirements and safely prepared the batch of paint.
Biomedical and environmental services
After performing and verifying cell counts of plated samples, a technical assistant proceeded to dispose of the waste. The wastes were placed in a biohazard bag. The bag was sealed with a sterilisation indicator sticker that was clearly visible, and placed in the autoclave. The assistant checked the colour of the indicator sticker to ensure that the waste was correctly processed before disposing of the bag in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Food and beverage processing industries
One task of a laboratory assistant in a food processing company is the determination of total nitrogen in food samples by the Kjeldahl method. The assay involves digestion of the food with an aliquot of 30% H2O2 and several other reagents at more than 400°C. The assistant is familiar with the MSDSs for H2O2 and uses this chemical with appropriate caution and personal protective equipment. Small spills of H2O2 sometimes occur. The assistant knows to clean these up immediately by liberally diluting the spill with water, mopping it up with a cloth and washing the H2O2 from the cloth into a sink with copious amounts of water. This attention to cleanliness is essential to minimise the risk of injury because 30% H2O2 has the appearance of water. Unlike water, it is corrosive to skin and presents a serious fire or explosion hazard if it should come into contact with many of the chemicals used in the laboratory.
Critical aspects of competency
Cross industry
The following aspects of competency apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to follow instructions and procedures developed by the enterprise management to ensure safe systems of work and a safe work environment. In particular, the assessor should look to see that the candidate can:
follow OHS and environmental SOPs, instructions and procedures for hazard identification and risk control
follow workplace instructions and procedures relating to storage, transport and disposal of dangerous goods
recognise hazards common to the industry after appropriate induction information and training
follow instructions designed to ensure the correct labelling of samples, reagents, and aliquoted samples
use any equipment provided to protect health and safety
communicate health and safety and environmental issues with designated personnel.
Essential knowledge
Cross industry
The following knowledge requirements apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
Competency includes the ability to apply and explain:
symbols used in OHS signs
environmental impacts and effects of interaction with hazards in the work area
information contained in SOPs for materials handled regularly
workplace procedures and instructions that govern personal work, incidents and emergencies
reporting requirements for OHS issues and potentially hazardous situations.
Assessment context
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.
Interdependent assessment of unit
This unit of competency may be assessed with any other technical units in the context of the need to perform all work safely.
This unit of competency has no prerequisites. Individual enterprises may choose to add other relevant prerequisites.
Assessment methods and resources
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the candidate preparing for and undertaking a range of work tasks
written and/or oral questioning to assess underpinning knowledge and likely reactions in hazardous/emergency situations (questions will be appropriate to candidate's language and literacy levels)
feedback from peers and supervisors.
Resources may include:
laboratory/field work environment, equipment and materials
personal protective equipment
workplace procedures.
This competency in practice
Industry representatives have provided storylines to illustrate the practical application of each unit of competency and show its relevance in a workplace setting.
Process manufacturing and construction materials industries
A laboratory assistant working in a laboratory was asked to produce a particular solvent-borne paint. Because of the hazardous nature of the task, the assistant referred to the material safety data sheets (MSDSs) which specified that a particular respirator and gloves be used. The assistant followed the requirements and safely prepared the batch of paint.
Biomedical and environmental services
After performing and verifying cell counts of plated samples, a technical assistant proceeded to dispose of the waste. The wastes were placed in a biohazard bag. The bag was sealed with a sterilisation indicator sticker that was clearly visible, and placed in the autoclave. The assistant checked the colour of the indicator sticker to ensure that the waste was correctly processed before disposing of the bag in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Food and beverage processing industries
One task of a laboratory assistant in a food processing company is the determination of total nitrogen in food samples by the Kjeldahl method. The assay involves digestion of the food with an aliquot of 30% H2O2 and several other reagents at more than 400°C. The assistant is familiar with the MSDSs for H2O2 and uses this chemical with appropriate caution and personal protective equipment. Small spills of H2O2 sometimes occur. The assistant knows to clean these up immediately by liberally diluting the spill with water, mopping it up with a cloth and washing the H2O2 from the cloth into a sink with copious amounts of water. This attention to cleanliness is essential to minimise the risk of injury because 30% H2O2 has the appearance of water. Unlike water, it is corrosive to skin and presents a serious fire or explosion hazard if it should come into contact with many of the chemicals used in the laboratory.
Each unit of competency has an evidence guide that relates directly to the performance criteria and the range of variables. Its purpose is to guide assessment of the unit in the workplace and/or training program.
Critical aspects of competency
Cross industry
The following aspects of competency apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to follow instructions and procedures developed by the enterprise management to ensure safe systems of work and a safe work environment. In particular, the assessor should look to see that the candidate can:
follow OHS and environmental SOPs, instructions and procedures for hazard identification and risk control
follow workplace instructions and procedures relating to storage, transport and disposal of dangerous goods
recognise hazards common to the industry after appropriate induction information and training
follow instructions designed to ensure the correct labelling of samples, reagents, and aliquoted samples
use any equipment provided to protect health and safety
communicate health and safety and environmental issues with designated personnel.
Essential knowledge
Cross industry
The following knowledge requirements apply to all industry sectors covered by this Training Package.
Competency includes the ability to apply and explain:
symbols used in OHS signs
environmental impacts and effects of interaction with hazards in the work area
information contained in SOPs for materials handled regularly
workplace procedures and instructions that govern personal work, incidents and emergencies
reporting requirements for OHS issues and potentially hazardous situations.
Assessment context
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.
Interdependent assessment of unit
This unit of competency may be assessed with any other technical units in the context of the need to perform all work safely.
This unit of competency has no prerequisites. Individual enterprises may choose to add other relevant prerequisites.
Assessment methods and resources
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the candidate preparing for and undertaking a range of work tasks
written and/or oral questioning to assess underpinning knowledge and likely reactions in hazardous/emergency situations (questions will be appropriate to candidate's language and literacy levels)
feedback from peers and supervisors.
Resources may include:
laboratory/field work environment, equipment and materials
personal protective equipment
workplace procedures.
This competency in practice
Industry representatives have provided storylines to illustrate the practical application of each unit of competency and show its relevance in a workplace setting.
Process manufacturing and construction materials industries
A laboratory assistant working in a laboratory was asked to produce a particular solvent-borne paint. Because of the hazardous nature of the task, the assistant referred to the material safety data sheets (MSDSs) which specified that a particular respirator and gloves be used. The assistant followed the requirements and safely prepared the batch of paint.
Biomedical and environmental services
After performing and verifying cell counts of plated samples, a technical assistant proceeded to dispose of the waste. The wastes were placed in a biohazard bag. The bag was sealed with a sterilisation indicator sticker that was clearly visible, and placed in the autoclave. The assistant checked the colour of the indicator sticker to ensure that the waste was correctly processed before disposing of the bag in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Food and beverage processing industries
One task of a laboratory assistant in a food processing company is the determination of total nitrogen in food samples by the Kjeldahl method. The assay involves digestion of the food with an aliquot of 30% H2O2 and several other reagents at more than 400°C. The assistant is familiar with the MSDSs for H2O2 and uses this chemical with appropriate caution and personal protective equipment. Small spills of H2O2 sometimes occur. The assistant knows to clean these up immediately by liberally diluting the spill with water, mopping it up with a cloth and washing the H2O2 from the cloth into a sink with copious amounts of water. This attention to cleanliness is essential to minimise the risk of injury because 30% H2O2 has the appearance of water. Unlike water, it is corrosive to skin and presents a serious fire or explosion hazard if it should come into contact with many of the chemicals used in the laboratory.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7641 | PMLOHS302A | Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C165 | PML60199 | Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations | Qualification |
| C162 | PML30199 | Certificate III in Laboratory Skills | Qualification |
| C163 | PML40199 | Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques | Qualification |
| C164 | PML50199 | Diploma of Laboratory Technology | Qualification |
| S255 | SUG10102 | Certificate I in Sugar Milling | Qualification |
| S256 | SUG20102 | Certificate II in Sugar Milling | Qualification |
| S257 | SUG30102 | Certificate III in Sugar Milling | Qualification |