Unit of competency Outline

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Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures

Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOR3201
State Code
AXM04
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and implement WHS and environmental care (SHE) policies and procedures. Implementation of these policies involves controlling hazards and following established and emergency procedures.The unit applies to those working in a broad range of job roles across the forestry and wood products industry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply SHE practices
  • 1.1 Identify safety, health and environmental policies and procedures policies and procedures.
  • 1.2 Identify and assess organisational environmental goals.
  • 1.3 Monitor environmental measures.
  • 1.4 Perform tasks in a safely, legally and in accordance with organisational SHE policies and procedures.
  • 1.5 Organise duties, equipment and materials in line with SHE requirements and organisational procedures.
2. Assess and control risks
  • 2.1 Identify and assess SHE issues and hazards in the work area.
  • 2.2 Address issues and control hazards, or escalate issue where necessary.
  • 2.3 Analyse and improve work practices to address SHE issues.
  • 2.4 Complete SHE, hazard, environmental or incident reports in line with organisational procedures.
3. Follow emergency procedures
  • 3.1 Identify and contact appropriate personnel in an emergency.
  • 3.2 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with own safety, safety of others, environmental incidents, accidents, and emergencies within scope of responsibilities.
  • 3.3 Practise, implement and record emergency and evacuation procedures as required.
  • 3.4 Record and report SHE incidents in line with workplace procedures.
4. Implement environmental procedures
  • 4.1 Identify and assess organisational environmental goals
  • 4.2 Implement training and operational controls in line with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Monitor environmental measures and take corrective action if required in line with workplace procedures.
  • 4.4 Integrate care for the environment into all day-to-day activities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5872 FPICOR3201B Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS58 FWPCOR3205 Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations Unit of competency