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Participate in work health and safety processes

Participate in work health and safety processes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWHS201
State Code
BAT00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report hazards in the workplace. It also describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace safety procedures and directions. This unit is applicable to supervised workers who are required to follow work health and safety policies and procedures.All work must be carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures, recommended safe practices and the relevant legislation.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) and occupational safety and health (OSH) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State and Territory OHS legislative requirements. No occupational 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 hazards in the workplace and report them to designated personnel
  • 1.2 Assess risks associated with identified hazards
  • 1.3 Follow workplace procedures and work instructions to control risks
  • 1.4 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies within the scope of responsibilities and competencies
  • 1.5 Recognise risks to fellow workers, other people and animals and take action to eliminate or reduce them
  • 1.6 Recognise and carry out employee responsibilities prescribed in work health and safety legislation
  • 1.7 Undertake safety training as directed
2. Observe safe practices during work operations
  • 2.1 Identify, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Undertake safety checks on all machinery and equipment before operation
  • 2.3 Identify and report hazards associated with handling hazardous substances and assess risk
  • 2.4 Identify noise hazards, notify relevant personnel and assess associated risks
  • 2.5 Assess risks associated with manual handling jobs prior to commencing activity or carrying out work
  • 2.6 Access information on work health and safety as required
3. Participate in arrangements for maintaining the health and safety of all people in the workplace
  • 3.1 Raise work health and safety issues with designated personnel
  • 3.2 Make contributions to participative arrangements in the workplace within the scope of own responsibilities and competencies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7092 AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC36 AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes Unit of competency
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