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Identify and control risks in own work

Identify and control risks in own work

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPWHS2002
State Code
OAL96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify hazards and assess risks in own work activity and work area, and implement procedures to control risks.It applies to individuals working in production environments. Individuals work under general supervision but are responsible for recognising and controlling operational risks related to environmental, equipment, product, safety or economic factors. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Access information sources
  • 1.1 Access hazard identification and risk assessment information in the workplace
  • 1.2 Identify sources of external information and key support personnel
2. Identify hazards and risks in workplace
  • 2.1 Identify workplace hazards and their potential or actual consequences
  • 2.2 Determine conditions and contributing factors for risk realisation
  • 2.3 Identify impact of own work on risk realisation
3. Assess risks
  • 3.1 Use risk assessment tools to assess risks systematically
  • 3.2 Collect sufficient evidence of the type and level of risk posed by identified hazards
  • 3.3 Determine likelihood of risk realisation and potential consequences
4. Identify and implement controls
  • 4.1 Identify workplace practices and procedures for controlling risks
  • 4.2 Apply hierarchy of controls to minimise risk
  • 4.3 Recognise emergency procedures for the workplace
  • 4.4 Determine and implement practices for monitoring risk in own work
5. Maintain work processes
  • 5.1 Document risk assessment outcome and actions to eliminate or control risks
  • 5.2 Maintain documentation according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Maintain communication with work colleagues to minimise risk
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8020 FDFWIN2002A Identify and control risks in own work Unit of competency