Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:06 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:06 PM AWST
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Contribute to OHS processes
Contribute to OHS processes
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCOHS301A
AHCOHS301A
State Code
D7093
D7093
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of carrying out enterprise Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures and defines the standard required to: work in accordance with workplace procedures in hazard identification and risk control; carry out safe practices during work operations; participate in arrangements for maintaining the health and safety of all people in the workplace.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Adapt OHS policies and procedures
- 1.1. Information regarding the organisation OHS policies and procedures is made readily accessible to all employees.
- 1.2. Employee responsibilities prescribed in OHS legislation, codes and national standards are identified and carried out.
- 1.3. Employee responsibilities prescribed in enterprise OHS policies and procedures (including emergency procedures) are identified and carried out.
2. Assist in workplace hazard identification and risk control
- 2.1. Information regarding hazard identification and risk control is provided and explained regularly.
- 2.2. Hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to enterprise procedures.
- 2.3. Assessment of risk associated with identified hazards is made in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- 2.4. Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed accurately.
- 2.5. Risks to fellow workers, other people and animals are recognised and action is taken to eliminate or reduce them.
- 2.6. Safety training is undertaken or provided as necessary.
3. Observe safe practices during work operations
- 3.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for work is identified, used, maintained and stored according to enterprise procedures.
- 3.2. Basic safety checks on all machinery and equipment are undertaken before operation according to enterprise procedures.
- 3.3. Hazards associated with handling of hazardous substances are identified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented in accordance with enterprise procedures and OHS requirements.
- 3.4. Noise hazards are identified and notified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented in accordance with enterprise procedures and OHS requirements.
- 3.5. Manual handling risks are assessed prior to activity, and safe lifting practices are used.
- 3.6. Information on OHS for specific work operations is accessed as required.
4. Participate in arrangements for maintaining health and safety of all people in the workplace
- 4.1. Individuals have input into ongoing monitoring and reporting on all aspects of workplace safety.
- 4.2. OHS issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with enterprise procedures and relevant OHS legislation.
- 4.3. Contributions to participative arrangements in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies.
- 4.4. Suggestions are made to assist the development of effective solutions to control the level of risk with enterprise activities.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
OHS processes may include:
all OHS processes identified in OHS legislation and regulations and industry Codes of Practice.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
OHS processes may include:
all OHS processes identified in OHS legislation and regulations and industry Codes of Practice.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
work in accordance with workplace procedures in hazard identification and risk control
carry out safe practices during work operations
participate in arrangements for maintaining the health and safety of all people in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
work in accordance with workplace procedures in hazard identification and risk control
carry out safe practices during work operations
participate in arrangements for maintaining the health and safety of all people in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3432 | RTE3713A | Carry out workplace OHS procedures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | Unit of competency |