Upon successful completion of this unit, you will have the ability to:
- follow all relevant procedures and instructions relating to work health and safety (WHS) and emergency incidents
- identify and report hazards to designated personnel
- contribute to WHS consultative processes
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures and instructions including:
- workplace safety procedures and instructions including:
- systems and equipment
- routine work operations
- personal protective equipment (PPE)
- report incidents and injuries
- emergency procedures including those for fires and incidents
- commonly used hazard signs and safety symbols
- duty holder responsibilities, as specified in WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice, of:
- self and fellow workers
- persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs)
- officers
- others in the workplace
- difference between hazards and risks
- WHS hazards that may be present in the workplace, the harm they can cause and how this harm occurs
- process of hazard identification and risk reduction
