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Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment

Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM13020
State Code
OEU83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to supervise implementation of work health and safety (WHS) practices and procedures in a section of a workplace in manufacturing, production, engineering and related industry environments. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
2. Implement WHS procedures for work site or section
  • 2.1 Identify legislative requirements for the work section and work supervisor
  • 2.2 Establish consultation mechanisms for the work section and maintain records of consultation
  • 2.3 Allocate personal protective equipment (PPE) to all staff in line with their work responsibilities
  • 2.4 Establish safety and housekeeping practices and procedures for the worksite or section
  • 2.5 Check tools and equipment for suitability and serviceability
  • 2.6 Establish safety monitoring procedures
  • 2.7 Rectify non-conformances with WHS legislative requirements
3. Assess risks and apply risk management strategies for work site or section
  • 3.1 Identify hazards and assess risks in the work site or section
  • 3.2 Implement appropriate risk control measures
  • 3.3 Assess control measures for effectiveness in controlling the risk
  • 3.4 Monitor hazards and identify any action required
  • 3.5 Determine the need for expert advice to manage risks
  • 3.6 Conduct accident investigations to determine cause, as required, in accordance with SOPs
4. Supervise others in the implementation of WHS procedures in the worksite or section
  • 4.1 Supervise communication on WHS matters according to scope of own work role
  • 4.2 Identify WHS training needs for the work section
  • 4.3 Coordinate, evaluate and document WHS training and communication activity according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Coordinate statutory WHS training requirements and document according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures
5. Maintain records and statistics
  • 5.1 Maintain accident and/or incident records in accordance with SOPs
  • 5.2 Analyse records for trends and identify problem areas for further action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAV25 MEM13010 Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment Unit of competency