Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
The implementation and monitoring of OH&S within work operations may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Workplace hazards may include:
chemicals and other harmful substances
movements of equipment, goods, vehicles
toxic substances
damaged packing material and containers
broken and damaged equipment
inflammable materials and fire hazards
lifting practices
waste management and disposal
extremes in weather conditions
lighting levels
floor surfaces
water hazards
traffic flows, vehicle and equipment operation
dangerous storage areas
violent incidents such as armed robberies
Responsibilities in the implementation/monitoring of OH&S may include:
provision of OH&S information to staff
consultation and participation in meetings on OH&S matters
emergency procedures and response
housekeeping
identifying and minimising workplace hazards
assessing and controlling OH&S risks
OH&S training and assessment
use of personal protective equipment
keeping of OH&S records
reporting of OH&S issues and incidents
resolution of OH&S issues
checking work area and/or equipment before and during work
participation in OH&S audits and workplace inspections
Controlling OH&S risks may include
measures to remove the cause of a risk at its source
consultation with workers and their representatives
application of the hierarchy of control, namely:
elimination of the risk
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
Procedures for dealing with hazardous events may include:
evacuation
chemical containment
first aid
accident/safety incident reporting and investigation.
OH&S training may include:
induction training
specific hazard training
specific task or equipment training
emergency and evacuation training
training as part of broader programs, for example equipment operation
OH&S records may include:
OH&S audits and inspection reports
health surveillance and workplace environmental monitoring records
records of instruction and training
manufacturers and suppliers information, including material safety data sheets and dangerous goods storage lists
hazardous substances registers
maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
first aid/medical post records.
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel and management
site visitors
OH&S specialists
union representatives
contractors
official OH&S representatives
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings which deal with OH&S issues
workplace OH&S committees
other committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasing
OH&S representatives
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by staff
Designated personnel may include:
workplace personnel
supervisors
team leaders
management
occupational health and safety personnel
other persons authorised or nominated by the organisation
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
OH&S regulations, responsibilities and obligations
workplace OH&S procedures and policies
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
material safety data sheets
policies and procedures for entry and work in confined spaces
manufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipment
supplier and/or client instructions
emergency procedures
regulations and policies concerning noise, smoking, work station ergonomics and other critical OH&S issues
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation and safety codes, including manual handling, noise, confined spaces, smoking, workplace ergonomics, etc.
general duty of care under OH&S legislation
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations
dangerous goods regulations

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace