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Participate in OHS processes

Participate in OHS processes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCOHS201A
State Code
D7092
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
11/04/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
11/04/2013
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of following enterprise Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures and defines the standard required to: recognise and report hazards in the workplace; follow workplace safety procedures and directions; adjust, use, clean and store personal protective equipment (PPE) according to safe work procedures and manufacturer directions; carry out basic safety checks on equipment before use; identify and handle hazardous substances according to workplace procedures; complete manual handling tasks using recommended techniques; and follow emergency procedures and warning signs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • 1.1. Hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to enterprise procedures.
  • 1.2. Assessment of risk associated with identified hazards is made according to enterprise procedures.
  • 1.3. Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed accurately.
  • 1.4. Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies are followed whenever necessary within the scope of responsibilities and competencies.
  • 1.5. Risks to fellow workers, other people and animals are recognised, and action taken to eliminate or reduce them.
  • 1.6. Employee responsibilities prescribed in OHS legislation are recognised and carried out.
  • 1.7. Safety training is undertaken as directed.
2. Observe safe practices during work operations
  • 2.1. Work for which PPE is required is identified, used, maintained and stored according to enterprise procedures.
  • 2.2. Safety checks on all machinery and equipment are undertaken before operation according to enterprise procedures.
  • 2.3. Hazards associated with handling of hazardous substances are identified and reported, and risk assessed according to enterprise procedures and OHS requirements.
  • 2.4. Noise hazards are identified and notified, and risk assessed according to enterprise procedures and OHS requirements.
  • 2.5. Manual handling job risks are assessed prior to activity and work carried out according to currently recommended safe practices.
  • 2.6. Information on OHS is accessed as required.
3. Participate in arrangements for maintaining health and safety of all people in the workplace
  • 3.1. Individuals have input into ongoing monitoring and reporting on all aspects of workplace safety.
  • 3.2. OHS issues are raised with designated personnel according to enterprise procedures and relevant OHS legislation.
  • 3.3. Contributions to participative arrangements in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies.
  • 3.4. Contributions are provided towards the development of effective solutions to control the level of risk associated with enterprise activities.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
OHS participation may include:
identification and control of all hazards found in the workplace
application of OHS policies, procedures and legislation.
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:
recognise and report hazards in the workplace
follow workplace safety procedures and directions
adjust, use, clean and store PPE according to safe work procedures and manufacturer directions
carry out basic safety checks on equipment before use
identify and handle hazardous substances according to workplace procedures
complete manual handling tasks using recommended technique
follow emergency procedures and warning signs.
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
S2737 RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT00 AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes Unit of competency