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Participate in safe work practices

Participate in safe work practices

Unit of competency
National Code
SITXWHS005
State Code
OEC43
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
18/10/2022
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into own workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security procedures and to participate in organisational work health and safety (WHS) management practices.The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors and to any small, medium or large organisation.All personnel at all levels use this skill in the workplace during the course of their daily activities.The unit incorporates the requirement for all employees under state and territory WHS legislation, to participate in the management of their own health and safety, that of their colleagues and anyone else in the workplace. They must cooperate with their employer and follow practices to ensure safety at work.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work safely.
  • 1.1. Follow organisational health, safety and security procedures.
  • 1.2. Incorporate safe work practices into own workplace activities.
  • 1.3. Follow safety directions of supervisors, managers and workplace safety warning signs.
  • 1.4. Use personal protective equipment and clothing or designated uniform.
  • 1.5. Promptly report unsafe work practices, issues and breaches of health, safety and security procedures.
  • 1.6. Identify and remove hazards from immediate workplace area and report all workplace hazards as they arise.
2. Follow procedures for emergency situations.
  • 2.1. Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations.
  • 2.2. Follow organisational security and emergency procedures.
  • 2.3. Seek assistance from colleagues or authorities during emergency situations.
  • 2.4. Complete emergency incident reports accurately following organisational procedures.
3. Participate in organisational health, safety and security practices.
  • 3.1. Participate in health, safety and security management practices developed by the organisation to ensure a safe workplace.
  • 3.2. Actively participate in the health, safety and security consultation processes.
  • 3.3. Report health, safety and security issues and concerns as they arise.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWQ17 SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices Unit of competency