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Contribute to workplace health and safety

Contribute to workplace health and safety

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRXWHS002
State Code
AWW89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
13/09/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow organisational policies and procedures for safe work practice.This unit applies to individuals working at all levels in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. The unit incorporates the requirement for all employees under state and territory Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, to participate in the management of their own health and safety, that of their colleagues and anyone else in the workplace. No occupational licensing, certification or other legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Act safely in the workplace.
  • 1.1.Follow workplace procedures for safe work practice.
  • 1.2.Follow safety instructions from supervisors, managers and workplace safety signage, and observe other risk control measures.
  • 1.3.Use personal protective equipment and safe manual handling techniques to protect self as required.
  • 1.4.Work safely around dangerous goods and substances.
  • 1.5.Identify and remove safety hazards, and report all workplace hazards as they arise.
  • 1.6.Promptly report unsafe work practices, incidents and accidents.
2. Follow emergency procedures.
  • 2.1.Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations, and follow procedures.
  • 2.2.Follow procedures for reporting of emergency incidents.
3. Participate in workplace health and safety practices.
  • 3.1.Participate in workplace health and safety consultation processes according to organisation procedures.
  • 3.2.Report work health and safety issues and concerns as they arise.
  • 3.3.Contribute suggestions to improve workplace health and safety.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD998 SIRXWHS101 Apply safe work practices Unit of competency