Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:41 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:41 AM AWST
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Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOR2210
FWPCOR2210
State Code
ODS75
ODS75
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow established workplace health and safety policies and procedures when performing work in a forestry or wood products work environment.The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of roles and operations in the forest and wood products industry and are required to follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation, standards and industry codes of practice that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow safe work practices
- 1.1 Identify workplace health and safety policies and procedures
- 1.2 Operate and safely use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task according to workplace and manufacturer safety and operational instructions
- 1.3 Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task
- 1.4 Identify and follow safety signs and symbols used in forest or wood products operations
- 1.5 Apply safe manual handling techniques
- 1.6 Apply fatigue management techniques
2. Identify hazards
- 2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel
- 2.2 Identify risks associated with identified hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel
- 2.3 Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling hazards
- 2.4 Make suggestions to improve documented workplace health and safety policies and procedures when they differ from actual onsite safe work practices
- 2.5 Complete routine hazard, accident or incident reports according to workplace procedures
3. Follow emergency procedures
- 3.1 Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency
- 3.2 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies
- 3.3 Participate in emergency and evacuation drills according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXM07 | FWPCOR2205 | Follow WHS policies and procedures | Unit of competency |