Hi and welcome to HLTOHS300AContribute to OHS processes. This unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee to contribute to OHS processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others
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This unit has 5 Elements
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement.
Plan and conduct work safely
1.1 Plan work in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance material
1.2 Identifyhazards as part of work planning and work process
1.3 Address identified hazards prior to starting work using judgement within defined scope of responsibilities
1.4 Report residual risk according to organisation procedures
1.5 Report incidents and injuries in line with organisation policies and procedures
1.6 Undertake OHS housekeeping in work area
1.7 Maintain and update own knowledge of OHS issues as they apply to workplace systems, equipment and processes
1.8 Manage own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safe
Support others in working safely
2.1 Share information on safe work practices and work procedures with members of the work group
2.2 Check the OHS practices of less experienced members of the workgroup
2.3 Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely
2.4 Support members of the workgroup to accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation according to organisation procedures
Contribute to OHS participative processes
3.1 Raise OHS issues in accordance with organisation procedures
3.2 Contribute to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities in a constructive manner to improve safety
3.3 Provide assistance to workgroup members to contribute to workplace safety
3.4 Apply knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees
Contribute to hazard identification, OHS risk assessment andrisk control activities
4.1 Report identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls
4.2 Check the workplace for hazards using itemised checklist(s) in accordance with work procedures
4.3 Contribute to risk assessments
4.4 Provide input to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control
Participate in the control of emergency situations
5.1 Identify emergency signals and alarms and responded to them appropriately
5.2 Take initial action to control/confine emergency according to organisation procedures, and taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency
5.3 Implement emergency response procedures within scope of training and competence
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Essential knowledge:
Safety signs and their meanings, including signs for:
personal protective equipment
emergency equipment
dangerous goods class signs
specific hazards such as sharps, radiation
The difference between hazard and risk
Sources of OHS information within in the workplace with knowledge of external sources of OHS information
Nature of common workplace hazards such as chemicals, bodily fluids, noise, manual handling, work postures, underfoot hazards and moving parts of machinery
Basic hazard identification procedures such as workplace inspections and review of workplace data
Standard emergency signals, alarms and required responses
Principles of basic risk assessment
Hierarchy of control and its application
PPE requirements including use, storage and maintenance
Roles and responsibilities of employees, supervisors and managers in the workplace
Roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees
Workplace specific information including:
hazards of the particular work environment
hazard identification procedures relevant o the hazards in their workplace
designated person(s) for raising OHS issues
organisation and work procedures particularly those related to performance of own work, specific hazards and risk control, reporting of hazards, incidents and injuries and OHS issue resolution, consultation, use of PPE and emergency response
potential emergency situations, alarms and signals and required response.
The legal rights and responsibilities of the workplace parties
Essential skills:
Ability to:
Check the workplace for hazards and risks using an itemised checklist
Provide advice and feedback in a constructive and supportive manner
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
Hazard identification is
The process of identifying sources of harm, and may be required:
before new forms of work and organisation of work are implemented
before changes are made to workplace, equipment, work processes or work arrangements
as part of planning major tasks or activities, such as equipment shutdowns
following an incident report
when new knowledge becomes available
at regular intervals during normal operations
prior to disposal of equipment, or materials
A hazard is:
A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these
Specific hazards may include, but are not limited to:
Chemicals
Bodily fluids
Sharps
Noise
Manual handling
Work posture
Underfoot hazards
Moving parts of machinery
Cytotoxic medicines and waste
Other workplace hazards may include:
Occupational violence
Stress
Fatigue
Bullying
Risk:
In relation to any hazard, means the probability and consequences of injury, illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard
Residual risk is
The risk which remains after controls have been implemented
Organisation procedures include:
Policies and procedures underpinning the management of OHS, including:
hazard, incident and injury reporting
hazard identification, risk assessment and control
Workplace and personal routines designed to improve health and safety; for example, cleaning up spills, keeping walkways, exits and traffic areas clear
Information includes:
Hazard, incident and investigation reports
Workplace inspection reports
Incident investigation reports
Minutes of meetings
Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments
Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and registers
Employees handbooks
Manufacturers’ manuals and specifications
Information from OHS representatives
Reports from OHS committee
Information from external sources on hazards and risk relevant to the work group
Work procedures include:
Standard operating procedures
Batch specifications
Operator or manufacturer manuals
Procedures for selecting, fitting, using and maintaining personal protective equipment
Mentoring and coaching may include:
Providing guidance and explanation on implementation of work and organisation procedures
Providing feedback
Providing encouragement
Assisting with problem solving
Incidents include:
Any event that has caused or has the potential for injury, ill-health or damage
Other workplace documentation may include:
Job checklists, schedules
Workplace inspection checklists
Risk controls include:
The devices and methods to, where practicable, eliminate the hazard or, where this is not practicable, minimise the risk associated with the hazard
Designated persons may include:
Team leaders
Supervisors
OHS representatives
OHS committee members
Managers
Organisation OHS personnel
Other persons designated by the organisation
Hierarchy of control is:
The preferred order of control measures for OHS risks:
elimination — controlling the hazard at the source
substitution e.g. replacing one substance or activity at the source
engineering e.g. installing guards on machinery
administration — policies and procedures for safe work practices
Personal Protective Equipment e.g. respirators, ear plugs
Emergency signals and alarms may include:
Machinery malfunction alarms
Fire alarms
Evacuation alarms or announcements
Reversing beepers on mobile plant
Emergency may include any abnormal or sudden event that requires immediate action such as:
Serious injury events
Events requiring evacuation
Fires and explosions
Hazardous substance and chemical spills
Explosion and bomb alerts
Security emergencies, such as armed robberies, intruders and disturbed persons
Internal emergencies, such as loss of power or water supply and structural collapse
External emergencies and natural disasters, such as flood, storm and traffic accident impacting on the organisation
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