FWPCOR2205 Follow WHS policies and procedures

Release: 1

FWPCOR2205 Follow WHS policies and procedures

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent, FPICOR2205B Follow OHS policies and procedures which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 1. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.

Application

The unit of competency describes the outcomes required to follow WHS policies and procedures: it covers risk identification and emergency procedures that could reasonably be expected to occur in a forestry or wood products environment.

The unit applies to applies to those working in a broad range of job roles across different work settings, including a forest environment, saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plant, forest products factory, and forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council and emergency services.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction. In some states, this unit is one of a group of units required to obtain a Forest Operator Licence.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Forest Growing and Management

Harvesting and Haulage

Sawmilling and Processing

Timber Manufactured Products

Timber Merchandising

Wood Panel Products

Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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. Follow safe work practices	1.1 Identify organisational and site WHS policies and procedures. 1.2 Operate and use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task and according to manufacturer’s recommendations. 1.3 Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task requirements. 1.4 Use plant and equipment guards according to manufacturer’s specifications. 1.5 Identify and follow safety signs and symbols.
2. Identify risks	2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel. 2.2 Identify WHS issues and risks in the work area and report to appropriate personnel. 2.3 Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment. 2.4 Complete hazard, accident or incident reports accurately and clearly and according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Follow emergency procedures	3.1 Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency. 3.2 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies. 3.3 Practise emergency and evacuation procedures and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency. 3.4 Record and accurately report emergencies and evacuation procedures.

Foundation Skills

This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Reading skills to:	understand safety signs and symbols understand manufacturer’s specifications for plant and equipment guards understand organisational policies and procedures.
Numeracy skills to:	use a risk matrix and calculate risk estimate weight and volume, and establish centre of gravity.
Writing skills to:	complete a hazard report clearly and legibly
Communication skills to:	notify and report hazards to appropriate personnel.
Problem solving skills to:	manage risks and respond to hazards.

Range of Conditions

Not Applicable

Unit Mapping Information

FPICOR2205B Follow OHS policies and procedures

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47