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Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures

Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFXWHS003
State Code
WG648
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate work health and safety/occupational health and safety information to staff and to assist staff to address any unsafe work practices. It applies to funeral home and cemetery and crematorium staff responsible for coordinating or supervising staff according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide information about work health and safety in the workplace.
  • 1.1 Advise staff members of relevant work health and safety/occupational health and safety legislation and regulations and workplace policies and procedures through verbal and written communication.
  • 1.2 Maintain currency of information using relevant sources.
  • 1.3 Update and maintain accessible storage or filing of work health and safety/occupational health and safety documentation.
2. Implement and monitor safe work practices.
  • 2.1 Establish breaches of safe work practices and assist staff to change unsafe practices.
  • 2.2 Implement and monitor safe work practices for specific tasks or situations.
  • 2.3 Monitor staff practices for handling hazardous materials and infectious or contaminated waste.
  • 2.4 Monitor staff practices for safe manual handling techniques.
  • 2.5 Monitor the use, care and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
3. Implement and monitor security and emergency procedures.
  • 3.1 Implement and monitor workplace security policies and procedures and assist staff to address breaches.
  • 3.2 Address identified workplace hazards and unsafe situations or report to appropriate personnel.
  • 3.3 Monitor staff familiarity with accident, fire and emergency procedures and address deficiencies in staff knowledge or implementation.
4. Implement and monitor housekeeping and documentation procedures.
  • 4.1 Monitor general cleanliness and sanitation of workplace for ongoing implementation of housekeeping procedures.
  • 4.2 Monitor disposal of general waste and hazardous or infectious waste materials and assist staff to address breaches of relevant policies, procedures or legislation.
  • 4.3 Implement and monitor maintenance schedule for tools and equipment.
  • 4.4 Review work health and safety/occupational health and safety documentation for accurate completion and maintenance of record keeping.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7100 SIFOHS006A Implement and monitor OHS procedures Unit of competency