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Participate in WHS processes

Participate in WHS processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWHS210
State Code
AXG09
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to participate in work health and safety (WHS) processes, work safely and follow emergency procedures, in the workplace, in order to ensure health and safety at work.The unit applies to those new entrants into the workplace, including apprentices, trainees and casual workers, who require an induction about safe work practices, risks and hazards in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to work safely
  • 1.1. Identify hazards in the work area, and take action to control risk for those hazards the employee can correct.
  • 1.2. Report those specific hazards, the employee cannot correct and inadequacies in control measures, in line with organisational procedures.
  • 1.3. Carry out pre-start checks as required in line with work procedures.
2. Conduct work safely
  • 2.1. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and maintain when required.
  • 2.2. Follow work safety procedures and workplace instructions for ensuring safety, when planning and conducting work.
  • 2.3. Report incidents and injuries to designated personnel.
  • 2.4. Undertake work health and safety (WHS) housekeeping in work area.
3. Participate in WHS consultative activities
  • 3.1. Apply knowledge of roles and responsibilities of WHS representatives and WHS committees.
  • 3.2. Make constructive contributions to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other WHS consultative activities.
  • 3.3. Raise WHS issues with designated personnelin line with organisational procedures.
  • 3.4. Provide input to improve workplace WHS systems and processes, in line with organizational procedures, to eliminate hazards or reduce risk.
4. Follow emergency response procedures
  • 4.1. Identify and report emergency situations, according standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • 4.2. Follow organisational procedures for responding to emergencies.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY17 FPPOHS210A Participate in OHS processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT84 PPMWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes Unit of competency