RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Release: 3

RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	The unit replaces RIIOHS201A Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures.
2	Editorial corrections.
3	Amended Application field.

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Access and apply site safety procedures	1.1 Access, interpret and apply work health and safety procedures and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Carry out isolation of energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources 1.3 Locate destinations by interpreting and applying site plans, transport rules and signage 1.4 Identify, act on, and report breaches in site safety
2. Apply personal safety measures	2.1 Select and wear personal protective equipment 2.2 Establish and maintain a clean and tidy safe working area 2.3 Obtain permits and clearances before specialised work is carried out 2.4 Apply safe manual handling procedures 2.5 Identify and apply site procedures for conducting high-risk activities
3. Apply operational safety measures	3.1 Recognise and respond to alarms 3.2 Identify and clarify responsibility in responding to emergency situations 3.3 Apply basic fire fighting techniques 3.4 Identify emergency escape route(s) and procedures
4. Maintain personal wellbeing	4.1 Identify risks to personal wellbeing and recognise preventative strategies 4.2 Identify, act on, and report situations which may endanger others 4.3 Access and explain verbally or in writing the requirements for fitness for duty 4.4 Comply with all work health and safety policies including smoking, alcohol and drug use
5. Identify and report incidents	5.1 Recognise and communicate incident and injury statistics 5.2 Report and prepare written records of incidents and injuries 5.3 Contribute to and participate in incident investigations

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

Unit Mapping Information

RIIOHS201A Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

Links

SkillsDMC RII Companion Volumes - http://www.skillsdmc.com.au/