Unit of competency Outline

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Work safely

Work safely

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWHS101
State Code
BAT90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely. It applies to new employees working under supervision, within established and well-known parameters and with limited autonomy.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) and occupational safety and health (OSH) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State and Territory OHS legislative requirements. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify safety issues at work
  • 1.1 Identify and explain employee and employer duty of care requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and explain own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices
2. Observe safe work practices
  • 2.1 Read, follow and observe instructions, notices and workplace safety signs
  • 2.2 Use protective clothing and equipment when completing work tasks
  • 2.3 Check safety of machines, tools and equipment before use
  • 2.4 Operate machines, tools and equipment safely
  • 2.5 Use correct manual handling techniques
3. Participate in workplace safety meetings
  • 3.1 Report work health and safety hazards to supervisor
  • 3.2 Participate in workplace safety meetings
4. Follow incident and emergency response procedures
  • 4.1 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies
  • 4.2 Follow enterprise procedures for the provision of first aid
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7297 AHCOHS101A Work safely Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC37 AHCWHS102 Work safely Unit of competency