Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Assist in implementing safety policies and procedures in the workplace.

1.1.

Workplace safety requirements relevant to own role and responsibilities are identified and implemented.

1.2.

Organisational information outlining WHS policies and procedures  is identified and accessed.

1.3.

Information identifying and controlling workplace hazards and risks is reviewed in line with organisational procedures.

1.4.

Work is conducted using safe workplace practices and according to WHS policies and procedures.

2.

Follow workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risk.

2.1.

Hazards in work area are identified and reported in line with organisational requirements.

2.2.

Workplace instructions and procedures for controlling hazards and risks  are followed.

2.3.

Emergency procedures are followed in line with WHS and organisational requirements.

3.

Contribute to participative arrangements for managing WHS.

3.1.

WHS issues, including compliance with applicable WHS policies and procedures, are raised with required people.

3.2.

Colleague contributions to participative arrangements  for managing WHS in the workplace are encouraged.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Learning skills to:

• maintain current knowledge of WHS policies and procedures
• identify and use reliable sources of information to confirm details of workplace hazards and risks.

Numeracy skills to:

• interpret numerical and graphical information in safety information in the workplace.

Oral communication skills to:

• ask questions to clarify procedures to follow in identifying potential workplace hazards and safe work practices.

Reading skills to:

• read and interpret information about safe work practices and hazards.

Writing skills to:

• prepare routine correspondence, including emails, messaging and letters, to record and report details of safety-related incidents in the workplace.

Technology skills to:

• access the internet and web pages
• prepare and complete online forms
• lodge electronic documents
• search online databases in relation to workplace safety.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

WHS policies and procedures  must include:

• consultative arrangements for employees
• emergency and evacuation procedures
• equipment maintenance and use
• first aid
• hazard and risk identification and reporting
• hazard, accident and incident investigation
• on-site contractors, visitors and members of the public
• risk assessment and control measures
• safe operating procedures and instructions
• transport, use and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials
• use and maintenance of personal protective clothing and equipment
• WHS audits and safety inspections.

Procedures for controlling hazards and risks  must include:

• compliance with environmental requirements
• compliance with ergonomic requirements, including safe lifting and manual handling procedures
• correctly selecting, using, storing and maintaining personal protective clothing and equipment
• following emergency, fire and accident procedures
• following safe operating procedures
• reporting hazards, accidents and incidents
• regular WHS consultations.

Participative arrangements  must include:

• formal and informal meetings to discuss WHS matters
• mechanisms for conveying employee suggestions, requests and concerns to management
• WHS committees, such as consultative, planning and purchasing committees.