FDFCORHS2A Implement occupational health and safety systems and procedures
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Learner's Guide
Introduction
Upon completion of the unit of competency ("unit"), FDFCORHS2A Implement occupational health and safety systems and procedures, you will have the appropriate skills and knowledge to implement defined health and safety standards and procedures within the workplace, relating to work tasks and responsibilities including where work involves the operation of equipment (processing/packaging/etc).
This unit or 'competency standard' is a core unit of the FDF20103 Certificate II in Food Processing, a nationally recognised qualification in the Australian Qualification Framework. An operator in a food processing plant would be awarded this qualification.
About (FDFCORHS2A) Implement occupational health and safety systems and procedures
Performance Criteria
To be deemed competent in this unit, you must be able to demonstrate the following elements of competency:
1. Identify, control and report OHS hazards
1.1 Immediate work area is routinely checked for safety hazards prior to commencing and during work
1.2 Hazards and unacceptable performance are identified and corrective action is taken within the level of responsibility
1.3 OHS hazards and incidents are reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
2. Conduct work safely
2.1 Appropriate personal protective clothing is selected and fitted
2.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment is used
2.3 Workplace procedures for controlling risks are followed when carrying out work tasks
3. Follow emergency response procedures
3.1 Emergency situations are identified and reported according to workplace reporting requirements
3.2 Emergency procedures are followed as appropriate to the nature of the emergency and according to workplace procedures
3.3 Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are followed whenever necessary within scope of responsibilities
Range Statement
The Range Statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context:
- Work is carried out in accordance with company procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements. Legislative requirements include State/Territory/Commonwealth occupational health and safety Acts and regulations, including regulations relating to hazards present in the workplace. They also include general duty of care under occupational health and safety legislation and common law
- Company procedures may include job-related SOPs and OHS-specific procedures. Examples of OHS procedures include consultation and participation, emergency response, response to specific hazards, incident investigation, risk assessment, reporting arrangements and issue resolution procedures
- Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety procedures, safety signs and symbols, labels, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), codes of practice, manufacturers' advice, standard forms and reports
- Safe work procedures relate to own work responsibilities and may include materials handling, working with hazardous goods and special requirements such as working in confined spaces and at heights
- Responsibility for monitoring health and safety relates to the work area and responsibilities
- Employee and employer rights and responsibilities are those established by legislation and reflected in company policies and procedures
- Hazards, near misses, injuries and illnesses relate to own job and work area
- OHS incidents include near misses, injuries, illnesses and property damage
- Hazards relating to own and immediate work area can include but are not limited to:
- noise
- confined spaces
- working with steam and hot services/product
- airborne particulates
- handling hazardous substances
- working with and near moving equipment/load shifting equipment
- stress
- broken or damaged equipment or materials
- slip, trip and fall hazards
- manual handling
- working with 240V power supply
- poor ventilation
- working in exposed weather conditions
- working with combustible materials
- Where safety hazards include work conditions covered by National Occupational Health and Safety Commission and/or state health and safety authorities, the assessment criteria and methods prescribed by these authorities must also be met
- Emergency equipment may include medical kits/centre, eye washes, showers, fire fighting equipment, spill kits
- Reporting of emergencies can include raising an alarm and/or reporting to designated personnel
- Participating in improvement may involve participation in investigations of incidents. This is typically carried out with support at this level and consultative groups
Resources required for Assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where you have access to:
- OHS policy, system and procedures
- Advice on OHS-related personnel and nominated responsibilities
- Standard operating procedures and related advice on specific safe work practices
- Advice on hazards and control procedures relevant work responsibilities
- Work tasks and related equipment to which OHS procedures are to be applied
- Personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) as required
- Emergency and/or evacuation procedures for the potential range of hazards
- Storage areas for hazardous goods as required
- Manual handling equipment as required
- Reporting system and procedures
Learning Sections
This unit of competency's performance criteria are covered by three learning sections:
- Section 1.0 - OHS Hazards in the Workplace
- Section 2.0 - OHS and the Food Handler
- Section 3.0 - Emergencies
Please note:
- The Competency Mapping Matrix at Table 1 maps the unit's Performance Criteria against the 3 Learning Sections above.
- Your company's OHS Management System (including risk management and consultative arrangements) is the basis for information regarding the prevention and control of health and safety hazards in your workplace. Therefore because it affects the majority of activities in your workplace, each Learning Section emphasizes the relationship between the learning activity and your OHS Management System.
- Safety hazards will vary depending on where you work, that is, in the particular area of the manufacturing process. You may perform duties in any of the following:
- Materials/Ingredient receival
- Materials/Ingredient storage
- Product processing
- Product packaging
- Finished Product storage and distribution
