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Work safely in equine workplaces

Work safely in equine workplaces

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU313
State Code
ODV77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, support and implement work health and safety processes in an equine workplace, including hazard identification, risk assessment and control.This unit applies to workers who interpret and implement health and safety policies and procedures that apply to equine workplaces, to reduce risk in their work, for others and horses. They work under broad direction and apply knowledge, discernment and judgement to solve problems and resolve issues that occur when working with horses.Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to interacting with horses apply to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and jurisdictionsNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, except for the racing industry, where requirements vary between states and territories. Users working in the racing industry are advised to contact the relevant Principal Racing Authority for advice on current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and conduct work safely
  • 1.1 Confirm key workplace health and safety roles and responsibilities in the workplace
  • 1.2 Interpret workplace health and safety information relevant to own work role
  • 1.3 Plan work according to health and safety legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures that apply in the workplace
  • 1.4 Identify hazards, and assess and control risk using the hierarchy of control
  • 1.5 Monitor hazards and risks that arise during tasks, and implement backup safety plan if required, to minimise risks to horse, self and others
  • 1.6 Complete work tasks and clean and tidy work areas according to workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.7 Report accidents, incidents, near misses and injuries according to workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Evaluate and document effectiveness of risk controls
2. Support others to work safely
  • 2.1 Provide information on safe work practices and procedures to workers, contractors and visitors
  • 2.2 Monitor work health and safety practices of workers, contractors and visitors, and provide guidance as required
  • 2.3 Provide support to workers, contractors and visitors to accurately record incidents and complete workplace health and safety documentation
3. Contribute to work health and safety through consultation and collaboration
  • 3.1 Maintain currency of information related to horse industry safety requirements, improvements and equine health and safety research
  • 3.2 Raise workplace health and safety issues promptly according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Contribute to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities in a constructive manner
4. Respond to emergency situations
  • 4.1 Review workplace emergency plans, procedures and required responses
  • 4.2 Check and practice the use of emergency response equipment
  • 4.3 Respond to emergency messages, signals, signs and alarms according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Contribute to emergency mitigation activities according to nature of the emergency and within the scope of own role and training
  • 4.5 Assist external emergency services personnel and other workers as directed or required
  • 4.6 Review and document the effectiveness of emergency response plan and activities, and evaluate with supervisor
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