Modification History
The version details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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E Replaces and is equivalent to SITXOHS001B Follow health, safety and security procedures. Title changed to better reflect the intent and content of the unit. Re-worked Required Skills and Knowledge to more fully articulate content. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into all workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security procedures and to participate in organisational work health and safety management practices.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors and to any small, medium or large organisation.
All personnel at all levels use this skill in the workplace during the course of their daily activities.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
The unit incorporates the requirement for all employees, under state and territory Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, to participate in the management of their own health and safety, that of their colleagues and anyone else in the workplace. They must cooperate with their employer and follow practices to ensure safety at work.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. |
1. Work safely. |
1.1 Follow organisational health and safety procedures . 1.2 Incorporate safe work practices into all workplace activities. 1.3 Follow safety directions of supervisors, managers and workplace safety warning signs. 1.4 Use personal protective equipment and clothing. 1.5 Promptly report unsafe work practices, issues and breaches of health , safety and security procedures . 1.6 Identify and remove hazards from immediate workplace area and report all workplace hazards as they arise. |
2. Follow procedures for emergency situations. |
2.1 Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations . 2.2 Follow organisational security and emergency procedures . 2.3 Seek assistance from colleagues or authorities. 2.4 Complete emergency incident reports accurately, following organisational procedures. |
3. Participate in organisational work health and safety practices. |
3.1 Participate in work health and safety management practices developed by the organisation to ensure a safe workplace. 3.2 Actively participate in the work health and safety consultation processes . 3.3 Report work health and safety issues and concerns as they arise. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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 |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure use of:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
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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. 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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Health and safety procedures may cover: |
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Safe work practices may include: |
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Issues and breaches of health , safety and security procedures may involve: |
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Workplace may include: |
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Emergency situations may include: |
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Security and emergency procedures may cover: |
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Participation in work health and safety management practice s may involve: |
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Consultation processes may involve: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cross-Sector
Competency Field
Work Health and Safety