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Determine work health and safety (WHS) implications of designs

Determine work health and safety (WHS) implications of designs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4006
State Code
WI287
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers identifying and assessing WHS implications of furniture designs, including accessories and materials, to determine potential hazards for a range of customer groups and those involved in their production. It includes identifying and acting upon hazards and risks within the workplace, and participating in WHS related training.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify principles of WHS
  • 1.1 Duty of care and responsibilities of individuals and organisations are defined
  • 1.2 Concepts of hierarchy of control are identified and related to the workplace
  • 1.3 Codes of practice relating to specific workplace risks are identified
  • 1.4 Importance of a systematic approach to WHS is understood
  • 1.5 Applicable WHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to furniture designs are identified
  • 1.6 The furnishing materials to be used and their key characteristics are identified
2 Assess WHS implications for furniture manufacturing
  • 2.1 Hazards associated with materials used in the manufacture of furniture are identified
  • 2.2 Hazards associated with production of furniture are identified
  • 2.3 Safety measures implemented to control hazards to manufacturers are identified and implications for furniture designs evaluated
  • 2.4 Information resources on safety aspects of materials and technology used in the production of furniture are identified and accessed
3 Assess WHS implications for customers
  • 3.1 Range of customers for furniture products are identified and potential hazards for users determined
  • 3.2 Potential hazards associated with components and accessories are identified
  • 3.3 Safety measures implemented to control hazards to users are identified and implications for furniture designs evaluated
  • 3.4 Information resources on safety aspects of furniture design are identified and accessed
4 Assess risk
  • 4.1 Likelihood of hazards causing harm is considered and determined
  • 4.2 Consequence if the event should occur is evaluated and determined
  • 4.3 Risk level (likelihood and consequence combined) is considered and determined
5 Apply risk control measures to furniture design
  • 5.1 Designs are evaluated for WHS implications
  • 5.2 Range of treatments which may eliminate or minimise risks are identified
  • 5.3 Feasible options are subject to detailed analysis, including the identification of resource requirements
  • 5.4 Most appropriate treatment for addressing risk is selected and applied to design
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA376 LMFFDT4008A Determine occupational health and safety implications of designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ59 MSFFDM5008 Evaluate design proposals and concepts Unit of competency