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Apply the mine work health and safety management plan

Apply the mine work health and safety management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWHS403D
State Code
WH759
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply the mine work health and safety management plan within Coal and Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles where risk needs to be managed.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and interpret the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Management Plan
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply the Mine Work Health and Safety Management Plan and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and clarify the Work Health and Safety Management Plan
  • 1.3 Identify, clarify and communicate roles, responsibilities and tasks to others
  • 1.4 Identify, obtain and allocate resources and equipment required for the application of the Work Health and Safety Management Plan
  • 1.5 Identify individual training needs
  • 1.6 Identify, report and review the major hazards, and review established procedures
  • 1.7 Determine appropriate controls for hazards and develop risk control measures
  • 1.8 Identify potential safety, health or hygiene risks
2. Apply Work Health and Safety Management Plan
  • 2.1 Determine requirements of the Work Health and Safety Management Plan
  • 2.2 Assess and communicate the nature and scope of the incidents
  • 2.3 Prepare an action plan in consultation with others to maintain health and safety
  • 2.4 Apply and monitor health and safety plans and procedures
  • 2.5 Apply procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on hazards
3. Monitor effectiveness of WHS control measures
  • 3.1 Monitor the application of health and safety procedures and control measures
  • 3.2 Monitor the activities of others in relation to any major hazards
  • 3.3 Monitor the use, effectiveness and appropriateness of safety procedures including adequate personal protective equipment, systems and measures
  • 3.4 Monitor systems and procedures for manual and assisted handling
  • 3.5 Monitor the health aspects relevant to work activities and requirements
  • 3.6 Monitor adequacy of control measures and revise where necessary
  • 3.7 Action or recommend changes to improve the health and safety aspects of the job
  • 3.8 Investigate and report any accident or near miss
  • 3.9 Maintain written WHS records of work injury, incidents, health and hygiene issues
  • 3.10 Report verbally and in writing WHS issues which need resolving by others
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBO97 RIIWHS403E Apply the work health and safety management system Unit of competency