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Participate in workplace health and safety processes

Participate in workplace health and safety processes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWHS202
State Code
OFC36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report hazards in the workplace, and follow workplace health and safety procedures and directions.The unit applies to individuals who participate in workplace health and safety processes under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements.NOTES:1. 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 model WHS laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements.2. The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations, and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • 1.1 Recognise and report workplace health and safety hazards to designated personnel
  • 1.2 Assess risks associated with identified workplace health and safety hazards
  • 1.3 Follow workplace procedures and work instructions to control risks
  • 1.4 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with near misses, incidents, fire and emergencies within the scope of own responsibilities
2. Follow safe practices during work operations
  • 2.1 Recognise and carry out worker responsibilities prescribed in workplace health and safety procedures, legislation, regulations and codes of practice
  • 2.2 Select, fit, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.3 Identify and report hazards and assess risk to work operations
  • 2.4 Access workplace health and safety information as required to mitigate risks
3. Participate in arrangements for maintaining the health and safety of all people in the workplace
  • 3.1 Undertake workplace health and safety training as directed
  • 3.2 Contribute to workplace health and safety participative arrangements in the workplace within the scope of own responsibilities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT00 AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes Unit of competency