HLTWHS001
contributed to a WHS meeting or inspection in workplace
conducted a workplace risk assessment and recorded the results
consistently applied workplace safety procedures in the day-to-day work activities required by the job role
followed workplace procedures for reporting hazards
followed workplace procedures for a simulated emergency situation
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
state/territory legislation and how it impacts on workplace regulations, codes of practice and industry standards, including:
state/territory WHS authorities
rights and responsibilities of employers and workers, including duty of care
hazardous manual tasks
infection control
safety signs and their meanings, including signs for:
dangerous goods classifications
emergency equipment
personal protective equipment (PPE)
specific hazards such as sharps, radiation
hazard identification, including:
definition of a hazard
common workplace hazards relevant to the industry setting
workplace procedures for hazard identification
workplace emergency procedures
workplace policies and procedures for WHS