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Work safely

Work safely

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCOHS101A
State Code
D7297
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2012
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/10/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers working safely and defines the standard required to: work safely; communicate effectively; contribute to a productive workplace and observe good environmental work practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Observe safe work practices
  • 1.1. Protective clothing and equipment is used according to best practice when completing work tasks.
  • 1.2. Safety of machines, tools and equipment is checked before use.
  • 1.3. Correct manual handling techniques are used.
  • 1.4. Hazards are reported to supervisor.
  • 1.5. Supervisors are immediately informed verbally when there is an emergency.
  • 1.6. Machines, tools and equipment are operated to manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.7. Safety procedures involved in handling of hazardous substances are interpreted and followed as required.
  • 1.8. Safety procedures to protect people in the workplace are followed.
2. Communicate with others
  • 2.1. Instructions and notices are interpreted correctly and observed.
  • 2.2. Simple messages from clients and customers are taken and passed to supervisor.
  • 2.3. Communication with others is conducted in a courteous manner and is appropriate to age, culture, linguistic background and position in the organisation.
3. Contribute to a productive working environment
  • 3.1. Work practices contribute positively to quality, productivity and conditions, and promote co-operation and good relationships.
  • 3.2. Industry expectations of conduct and presentation are determined and observed.
  • 3.3. Information on working in the industry including employment terms and conditions is collected.
  • 3.4. Work is consistent with workplace standards relating to anti-discrimination and workplace harassment.
4. Follow good environmental practices
  • 4.1. Work practices relating to potential environmental impacts are recognised and followed, and clarification is sought where necessary.
  • 4.2. Environmental threats and potential hazards are recognised and reported to supervisor.
  • 4.3. Contributions are made to improve environmental work practices.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Working safely may include:
all aspects and contexts associated with the agriculture, horticulture and conservation and land management industries.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
work safely
communicate effectively
contribute to a productive workplace
observe good environmental work practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2722 RTC1801A Prepare for work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT90 AHCWHS101 Work safely Unit of competency