Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow and apply occupational health, safety and environmental (OHS&E) procedures when carrying out work activities in the rail industry. It includes identifying and following workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control, contributing to arrangements for the management of OHS&E, and completing appropriate records. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant OHS&E regulations and procedures. Work is performed under some supervision generally in a team environment. It involves applying established OHS&E and hazard minimisation principles and procedures to the conduct of workplace activities. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control |
1.1 Workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents, fires and emergencies are known and followed 1.2 Workplace procedures for OHS&E and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are 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 Where applicable, personal protective clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures 1.6 Established emergency and contingency plans are followed in the event of an emergency 1.7 Information on workplace OHS&E policies, procedures and programs is stored in a readily accessible location and manner |
2 Contribute to arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety |
2.1 OH&S issues and identified safety hazards are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation 2.2 Contributions to OH&S management in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation 2.3 OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation 2.4 Participative arrangements for OH&S management in the workplace are contributed to within workplace procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies |
3 Implement environmental control procedures |
3.1 Environmental protection measures are implemented or applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Where improvements to existing procedures are identified they are passed on to appropriate personnel |
4 Complete OHS&E records |
4.1 OHS&E records and reports are completed in accordance with organisational requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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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. |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
F – Safety Management |