Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee to contribute to OHS processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit is intended for application by a skilled worker with little or no responsibility for others Workers are likely to perform work activities requiring a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect any specific workplace risks, hazards and associated safety practices |
Contextualisation statement |
This unit has been contextualised from the generic Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) unit OHS300 Contribute to OHS processes. The following contextualisation statement is provided as an aid to training and related personnel and others who wish to use pulp and paper industry OHS standards in our industry or other industry contexts It provides additional information to be read in conjunction with the range statement General description of the Pulp and Paper Industry context : Pulping and/or paper manufacturing facilities are generally characterised by:
The nature of the pulp and/or paper manufacturing process requires that occupational health and safety be embedded in knowledge and skills development associated with industry specialisations. This unit must be holistically assessed with the relevant industry specific (functional) units. This ensures that learners are competent in performing all aspects of their work safely |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements |
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and conduct work safely |
1.1. Plan work in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and workplace safe working procedures |
1.2. Identify hazards as part of work planning and work process |
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1.3. Address identified hazards as part of work planning and work process |
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1.4. Report inadequacies in control measures according to organisation procedures |
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1.5. Report incidents and injuries in line with organisational policies and procedures |
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1.6. Undertake OHS housekeeping in work area |
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2. Support others in working safely |
2.1. Provide information on safe work practices and work procedures with members of the work group |
2.2. Check the OHS practices of less experienced members of the work group |
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2.3. Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members of the work group to support them in working safely |
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2.4. Support members of the work group to accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation in line with organisational procedures |
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3. Contribute to OHS participative processes |
3.1. Raise OHS issues in line with organisational procedures |
3.2. Contribute to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities in a constructive manner to improve safety |
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3.3. Provide assistance to work group members to contribute to workplace safety |
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3.4. Apply knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees |
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4. Contribute to hazard identification, OHS risk assessment and risk control activities |
4.1. Report identified hazard and inadequacies in risk controls |
4.2. Check the workplace for hazards using itemised checklist(s) in line with work procedures |
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4.3. Contribute to risk assessments |
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4.4. Provide input into the development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control |
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5. Participate in the control of emergency situations |
5.1. Identify emergency signals and alarms and respond to them appropriately |
5.2. Take initial action to control/confine emergency according to organisation procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency |
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5.3. Implement emergency response procedures within scope of training and competence |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills : |
Ability to:
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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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Critical aspects for assessment : |
To demonstrate competency in this unit, a candidate must be able to provide evidence of contribution to OHS processed in the workplace. This includes:
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Products that could be used as evidence include : |
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Processes that could be used as evidence include : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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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. 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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Hazard identification is |
the process of identifying sources of harm and may be required:
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A hazard is: |
a source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these |
Specific hazards may include, but are not limited to: |
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Other workplace hazards may include, but are not limited to: |
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Risk |
in relation to any hazard, means the probability and consequences of injury, illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard |
Residual risk is |
the risk which remains after controls have been implemented |
Organisational procedures include: |
policies and procedures underpinning the management of OHS including:
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OHS housekeeping includes: |
workplace and personal routines designed to improve health and safety; for example, cleaning up spills, and keeping walkways, exits and traffic areas clear |
Information includes: |
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Work procedures include: |
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Mentoring and coaching may include: |
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Incidents include: |
any event that has caused or has the potential for injury, ill-health or damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these |
Other workplace documentation may include: |
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Risk controls include: |
the devices and methods to, where practicable, eliminate the hazard or, where this is not practicable, minimise the risk associated with the hazard |
Designated persons may include: |
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Hierarchy of control is: |
the preferred order of control measures of OHS risks:
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Emergency signals and alarms may include: |
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Emergency may include any abnormal or sudden event that requires immediate action such as: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable