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Carry out WHS requirements

Carry out WHS requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPCM2043
State Code
OCO91
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
34
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements in a plumbing and services work environment.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Participate in workplace induction procedures.
  • 1.1 Familiarise self on workplace induction procedures.
  • 1.2 Identify location of emergency equipment, designated personnel and current workplace emergency and evacuation procedures.
2 Plan and prepare for safe work practices.
  • 2.1 Identify and apply safe work practices when preparing for and undertaking work process.
  • 2.2 Select personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is correctly fitted and used according to the requirements of the job.
  • 2.3 Select tools and equipment consistent with safe work requirements and check for serviceability, reporting any faults.
  • 2.4 Determine and erect required barricades, hoardings and signage at job location where required.
  • 2.5 Identify and apply relevant safety data sheets (SDSs), job safety analyses (JSAs), safe work method statements (SWMSs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
3 Identify and assess risks.
  • 3.1 Identify, assess and report hazards in the work area to designated personnel.
  • 3.2 Report safety risks in the work area based on identified hazards to designated personnel.
  • 3.3 Follow safe work practices, duty of care requirements and safe work instructions for controlling risks.
  • 3.4 Contribute to WHS, hazard, accident or incident reports in accordance with workplace procedures, Australian government and state/territory WHS legislation, and relevant information.
4 Identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites.
  • 4.1 Identify and apply appropriate procedures to handle and use hazardous materials on a work site in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 4.2 Apply measures for controlling risks and construction hazards effectively and immediately.
  • 4.3 Use appropriate signs and symbols to secure hazardous materials that have safety implications for self and other workers immediately after they are identified.
5 Apply safe work practices.
  • 5.1 Carry out tasks in a manner that is safe for operators, other personnel and the general community, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 5.2 Use fit-for-purpose tools, plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, work site regulations and Australian Standards.
  • 5.3 Follow procedures and report any hazards, incidents and injuries to designated personnel.
  • 5.4 Identify and follow requirements of work site safety signs and symbols.
  • 5.5 Clear and maintain work site area to prevent and protect self and others from incidents and accidents and to meet environmental requirements.
  • 5.6 Follow workplace emergency procedures where required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF833 CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements Unit of competency