Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to work safely adhering to defined Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others. The unit includes emergency, risk and hazard response procedures General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPICOR2205A Follow OHS policies and procedures |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves following OHS policies and procedures in a variety of work settings including a forest environment, a saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plants, downstream processing of timber, forest products factory, forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council, emergency services environment The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Follow safe work practices |
1.1. Applicable OHS , environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to following OHS policies and procedures are identified and followed 1.2. Work tasks are performed following safe operating procedures in line with organisational policies and procedures 1.3. Operation and use of tools , equipment and machinery is appropriate to work task requirements and in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures 1.4. Personal protective equipment and clothing is selected and used appropriate to work task requirements, and stored in line with organisational procedures 1.5. Plant and equipment guards are used in line with manufacturer's specifications 1.6. Safety signs and symbols are identified and followed 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with organisational policies and procedures |
2. Identify risks |
2.1. Existing and potential hazards in the work area are identified and reported to appropriate personnel 2.2. OHS issues and risks in the work area are identified and reported to appropriate personnel 2.3. Hazard, accident or incident reports are completed accurately and clearly in line with organisational policies and procedures |
3. Follow emergency procedures |
3.1. Appropriate personnel are notified in the event of an emergency 3.2. Workplace procedures and work instructions are followed for controlling risks and protecting the environment 3.3. Safe workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies are followed within scope of responsibilities 3.4. Emergency and evacuation procedures are practised and carried out in the event of an emergency 3.5. Emergency and evacuation procedures are recorded and reported accurately and clearly in line with organisational policies and procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently follow OHS policies and procedures |
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 of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Operation and use of tools , equipment and machinery may include: |
minimising:
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Personal protective equipment and clothing may include: |
that prescribed under legislation, regulation and workplace policies and practices including:
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Plant and equipment guards may include: |
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Safety signs and symbols may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Work area may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Controlling risks and protecting the environment must ensure : |
own safety and safety of others takes priority over environmental protection |
Records and reports may include |
but not be limited to:
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Core |