Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:22 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:22 PM AWST
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Meet work health and safety requirements
Meet work health and safety requirements
Unit of competency
National Code
MARF004
MARF004
State Code
WH833
WH833
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow defined work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure own safety and that of others on board a vessel.This unit applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 80 metres. They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Recognise safety management system requirements
- 1.1 WHS/OHS responsibilities and duties are identified and accountability processes are outlined
- 1.2 WHS/OHS policies and procedures are accessed and reviewed, and clarification is sought where necessary
- 1.3 Implications of changes to the safety management system (SMS) are identified and addressed
- 1.4 Records are accurately completed
2 Work safely
- 2.1 Established safety procedures are followed when conducting work
- 2.2 Work for which personal protective clothing and/or equipment is required is identified
- 2.3 Personal protective clothing and/or equipment is used, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures
- 2.4 Safety checks on all equipment and machinery are undertaken before operation according to workplace procedures
- 2.5 Hazardous chemicals are identified and handled according to workplace procedures
- 2.6 Safe manual handling techniques are used when conducting work
- 2.7 Worker/employee responsibilities prescribed in WHS/OHS legislation are recognised and carried out
3 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
- 3.1 Hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures
- 3.2 Assessment of risks associated with identified hazards is made according to workplace procedures
- 3.3 Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed
- 3.4 Risks to fellow workers and other people are recognised and action is taken to eliminate or reduce them
4 Participate effectively in WHS/OHS consultation processes
- 4.1 WHS/OHS issues are raised with designated personnel according to workplace procedures
- 4.2 Contributions are made to workplace meetings, inspections and other WHS/OHS activities
- 4.3 Ideas are provided to control the level of risk associated with work tasks
5 Follow emergency procedures
- 5.1 Emergency incidents are identified and reported
- 5.2 Emergency procedures are followed in responding to emergency incidents
- 5.3 Emergency equipment is used in responding to emergency incidents
- 5.4 Appropriate personnel are notified according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG411 | MARF1005A | Meet work health and safety requirements | Unit of competency |
| S5426 | TDMMF5407A | OBSERVE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ON A COASTAL VESSEL | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAB61 | MARF029 | Meet work health and safety requirements | Unit of competency |