Unit of competency Outline
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Apply occupational health and safety requirements for driving operations
Apply occupational health and safety requirements for driving operations
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF4095A
TLIF4095A
State Code
S8306
S8306
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/07/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake occupational health and safety requirements for driving operations.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify OH&S legislative requirements for vehicle driving operations
- 1.1 OH&S legislative requirements relevant to own work role and responsibilities in vehicle driving operations are identified and explained
- 1.2 OH&S legislative requirements relevant to others involved in vehicle driving operations are identified
- 1.3 Duty of care requirements pertaining to vehicle driving operations are identified
- 1.4 OH&S requirements for the vehicle are identified
- 1.5 Information for safe operation of ancillary equipment is sourced and followed
- 1.6 Own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices are identified
- 1.7 Information on workplace and site OH&S policies and procedures is made readily available in vehicle
- 1.8 OH&S communication and reporting processes are identified
2 Identify and assess risks in vehicle driving operations
- 2.1 Hazards in vehicle driving operations are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel
- 2.2 Safety risks in vehicle driving operations are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel
- 2.3 Safe work practices, duty of care requirements and safe work instructions pertaining to vehicle driving operations are followed for controlling risks
3 Identify hazardous materials and other hazards pertaining to vehicle driving operations
- 3.1 Hazardous materials in vehicle driving operations are correctly identified, handled and used in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures
- 3.2 Measures for controlling risks are applied effectively and immediately
- 3.3 Hazardous materials that have safety implications for self and others are secured using appropriate signs and signals
- 3.4 Existing and potential hazards are identified and reported in accordance with site and company procedures
4 Plan and prepare for safe work practices
- 4.1 Correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing are identified, correctly fitted, used and stored in accordance with organisational procedures
- 4.2 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and tasks are organised in accordance with organisational procedures
- 4.3 Required signage and barricades are determined and used during vehicle driving operations and at the site
- 4.4 Material safety data sheets (MSDS), and job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements relevant to vehicle driving operations are completed and followed in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures
5 Apply safe work practices
- 5.1 Task is performed in a manner that is safe for the operator, other 5.2 personnel and the general community in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
- 5.2 Hazards, incidents and injuries are reported in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
- 5.3 Site safety signs and symbols are identified and followed
- 5.4 Site is cleared and maintained to prevent and protect self and others from accidents and incidents and to meet environmental requirements
6 Contribute to the management of OH&S
- 6.1 OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures
- 6.2 Contributions are made to participative arrangements for OH&S management in accordance with organisational procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
OH&S legislative requirements include:
relevant state and territory requirements
relevant workplace policies and procedures
Others include:
employer
contractor
consigner
consignee
packer
loader
scheduler
driver
receiver
carrier
manufacturer
employee
owner
dispatch officer
operator
person in charge or apparently in charge of a vehicle
subcontractor
Documentation and records include:
transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures
workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility regulations
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
relevant internal data entry books, including log books, data sheets and load sheets
Hazardous materials include:
fuel
gas
Workplace documentation includes:
MSDS
JSA
standard operating procedures (SOP)
workplace procedure and/or policy
TERP
Personal safety measures include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
eye wash kit
emergency shutdown controls
evacuation controls
Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:
Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail: the ADG Code
relevant state and territory:
roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads
road rules
OH&S legislation
fatigue management regulations
environmental protection legislation and regulations
OH&S legislative requirements include:
relevant state and territory requirements
relevant workplace policies and procedures
Others include:
employer
contractor
consigner
consignee
packer
loader
scheduler
driver
receiver
carrier
manufacturer
employee
owner
dispatch officer
operator
person in charge or apparently in charge of a vehicle
subcontractor
Documentation and records include:
transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures
workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility regulations
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
relevant internal data entry books, including log books, data sheets and load sheets
Hazardous materials include:
fuel
gas
Workplace documentation includes:
MSDS
JSA
standard operating procedures (SOP)
workplace procedure and/or policy
TERP
Personal safety measures include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
eye wash kit
emergency shutdown controls
evacuation controls
Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:
Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail: the ADG Code
relevant state and territory:
roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads
road rules
OH&S legislation
fatigue management regulations
environmental protection legislation and regulations
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of:
awareness of occupational health and safety as it applies to job function
hazardous materials implications
an understanding of RIPH ID
interpreting safe work procedures as they apply to the job function
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
Method of assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of:
awareness of occupational health and safety as it applies to job function
hazardous materials implications
an understanding of RIPH ID
interpreting safe work procedures as they apply to the job function
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
Method of assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM11 | TLIF4095 | Apply work health and safety requirements for driving operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S795 | TLI42111 | Certificate IV in Driving Operations | Qualification |