Unit of competency Outline
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Manage a safe work environment
Manage a safe work environment
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSUP4600
ICPSUP4600
State Code
OBQ85
OBQ85
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement, manage and monitor work health and safety (WHS) requirements in printing and graphic arts workplaces.It applies to individuals who are at a supervisory or middle management level in the workplace and hold some responsibility over other workers and may provide some leadership. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify WHS requirements
- 1.1 Check WHS documentation is accessible and signage is visible
- 1.2 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) required to be provided in the workplace and confirm usage requirements
- 1.3 Identify safety devices present in the workplace
- 1.4 Check requirements for and confirm materials and equipment are safely stored and required ventilation is available
- 1.5 Manage waste removal from work area in accordance with WHS requirements and Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) regulations
- 1.6 Assess and control risks for own area of responsibility according to enterprise procedures
2. Monitor WHS in the workplace
- 2.1 Report risks and hazards in the workplace and manage the situation according to enterprise procedures and relevant WHS requirements
- 2.2 Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS management in the workplace
- 2.3 Monitor and measure emission levels according to enterprise procedures and report abnormal or unacceptable levels to required personnel
3. Improve WHS in the workplace
- 3.1 Identify potential areas of improvement for WHS in the workplace and evaluate against enterprise objectives
- 3.2 Plan implementation of WHS process improvements in the workplace
- 3.3 Implement WHS process improvements according to enterprise procedures
- 3.4 Monitor implementation of WHS process improvements and make adjustments as required
4. Adjust workspace to meet workplace health and safety requirements
- 4.1 Confirm required furniture and equipment is available and adjust to suit ergonomic requirements
- 4.2 Adjust lighting to ensure healthy and safe glare and lighting levels according to enterprise procedures and WHS standards
- 4.3 Confirm work space meets enterprise and WHS requirements for computer operation
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC2 | ICP50120 | Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Business Management | Qualification |
| BFB7 | ICP40120 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management | Qualification |