Elements and Performance Criteria

Hazard control procedures may include:
emergency, fire and accident procedures
hazard identification and removal or, if this is not possible, establish a hazard control
use of personal protective equipment
relevant manufacturers guidelines relating to the operation and use of equipment
OH&S regulations
safe use of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and/or electrical equipment
safe use of chemicals and toxic substances

Workplace hazards may include:
untidy work conditions including poor hygiene practices and unnecessary obstacles and equipment in work areas
sharp instruments, knives or equipment
noise
hot substances and equipment (stoves, ovens, etc.)
electricity and water
electrical equipment
being careless when using cutting equipment or dealing with heat or hot surfaces
damaged equipment
moving machinery
materials handling
gases and liquids under pressure
working at heights
confined spaces
inappropriate lifting practices
dangerous floor surfaces
movements of equipment, goods, vehicles
chemicals and other harmful substances including fumes and dust
toxic substances
damaged packing material and containers
inflammable materials and fire hazards
waste management and disposal
extremes in weather conditions
unsuitable lighting levels
water hazards
dangerous storage areas

Safe work practices may include, but are not limited to:
manual handling procedures
correct posture
safe lifting and bending
using appropriate personal protective equipment
good hygiene and health maintenance

Risk to personal well-being are actions by an individual which affect their ability to work safely and may include:
smoking, alcohol and drug use
lack of sleep
poor diet
lack of exercise
stress
not using appropriate methods when lifting or moving heavy objects
not wearing proper personal protective equipment

Personal protection clothing and equipment may include but are not limited to:
gloves
masks
aprons
hair covering
uniform
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing

Appropriate persons may include:
workplace personnel
supervisors
team leaders
management
OH&S personnel
other persons authorised or nominated by the organisation

Emergency situations may include:
accidents, including those that do not result in injury
overheating equipment
injuries such as cuts, scalds, burns
health conditions such as fainting, asthma attacks, allergic reactions
spills and leakages of harmful gas and liquids
structural failures and breakages
robbery
fire
flooding
power failures or shorts

Participative arrangements may include:
workplace meetings
suggestion schemes
regular communications with team leaders
information sessions

Information and documents may include:
applicable national, state and territory regulations
standard operating procedures applicable to work role
quality standards applicable to work role

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
applicable national, state and territory regulations
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace