Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 5:04 AM AWST
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Follow WHS policies and procedures
Follow WHS policies and procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOR2205
FWPCOR2205
State Code
AXM07
AXM07
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
20
Description
The unit of competency describes the outcomes required to follow WHS policies and procedures: it covers risk identification and emergency procedures that could reasonably be expected to occur in a forestry or wood products environment.The unit applies to applies to those working in a broad range of job roles across different work settings, including a forest environment, saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plant, forest products factory, and forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council and emergency services.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction. In some states, this unit is one of a group of units required to obtain a Forest Operator Licence.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow safe work practices
- 1.1 Identify organisational and site WHS policies and procedures.
- 1.2 Operate and use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task and according to manufacturer's recommendations.
- 1.3 Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task requirements.
- 1.4 Use plant and equipment guards according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 1.5 Identify and follow safety signs and symbols.
2. Identify risks
- 2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.
- 2.2 Identify WHS issues and risks in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.
- 2.3 Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment.
- 2.4 Complete hazard, accident or incident reports accurately and clearly and according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Follow emergency procedures
- 3.1 Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency.
- 3.2 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies.
- 3.3 Practise emergency and evacuation procedures and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.
- 3.4 Record and accurately report emergencies and evacuation procedures.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5870 | FPICOR2205B | Follow OHS policies and procedures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODS75 | FWPCOR2210 | Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations | Unit of competency |