ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control 

1.1

Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies are identified and followed

1.2

Workplace procedures for WHS/OHS and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are accurately followed

1.3

Hazards in the workplace are identified and appropriate action is taken to report them and to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment

1.4

Safety regulations and established workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are obtained, interpreted and applied to day-to-day work activities

1.5

Procedures and precautions necessary for entry into confined spaces in the workplace are correctly followed

1.6

Personal protection clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures

1.7

Established emergency and contingency plans are followed

2 

Contribute to arrangements for managing work health and safety 

2.1

WHS/OHS issues and identified safety hazards are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant WHS/OHS legislation

2.2

Contributions to managing WHS/OHS in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant legislation

2.3

WHS/OHS issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant legislation

2.4

Participative arrangements for managing WHS/OHS in the workplace are contributed to in accordance with workplace procedures, and within scope of responsibilities and competence

3 

Complete work health and safety records 

3.1

WHS/OHS records are completed in accordance with workplace requirements

3.2

WHS/OHS records and legal requirements for maintaining records of occupational injury and diseases are followed

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
• applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• communicating effectively with others when following WHS/OHS procedures
• completing documentation related to WHS/OHS in the workplace
• implementing WHS/OHS workplace procedures
• reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
• reading and comprehending simple statements in English
• reading and interpreting relevant safety-related information including safety labels, instructions for safe work, relevant safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs), workplace procedures and codes of practice
• selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards
• working collaboratively with others when following WHS/OHS procedures
• working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• emergency and evacuation procedures
• HAZCHEM symbols and implications for safe work and storage
• housekeeping standards and procedures
• location and use of safety alarms, manifests, emergency shut-off systems, emergency communications systems
• manual and mechanically-assisted lifting and load shifting procedures
• procedures for handling broken or damaged equipment
• relevant terms used in SDSs/MSDSs
• relevant WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines
• reporting procedures for unsafe situations, fire hazards, broken or damaged equipment or fittings, sickness and accidents
• site layout and obstacles
• storage and use of hazardous substances
• WHS/OHS warning signs and signals.