This assessment resource supports the unit of competency MSAPMOHS200A Work safely

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1 This assessment resource supports the unit of competency MSAPMOHS200A Work safely e

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3 Overview On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to identify Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards, and assess risk, as well as follow instructions and procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision. The worker will also be capable of participating in and contributing to OHS management issues. All work and work practices must be undertaken to regulatory and legislative requirements. It is applicable in both a learning and assessment pathway and an assessment only pathway. Elements 1. Identify hazards and assess risk. 2. Follow procedures for Risk control; 3. Follow emergency procedures; and 4. Initiate suggestions to enhance task/job-specific safety. Assessment In order to found competent in this unit you must competently complete all of the following Assessment tasks (1 3) Method of Assessment Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Project/Assignment Written Short Answer Questions Observation Report Third Party/Supervisor Report Indirect Evidence Note: There may be more assessment methods listed here than what is necessary to determine Competence. It is the individual RTO s decision to determine the methods that best suit their delivery arrangements and list them in their Training & Assessment Strategy in addition to removing those methods that are not required from this document. Manufacturing Skills Australia Page 3

4 Assessment Mapping Element Performance Criteria Project/Assignment Written Short answer questions Observation Third Party Report 1 Identify hazards and assess risk 1.1 Identify hazards in the work area before and during work. * * * 1.2 Assess risks for the identified hazards. * * * 1.3 Identify controls for these hazards from procedures. * * * 1.4 Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority. * * * 1.5 Identify and report remaining risk. * * * 2.1 Control risks when working under minimal supervision by following workplace procedures. 2 Follow procedures for risk control 2.2 Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE). 3 Follow emergency procedures 2.3 Handle and store hazardous materials safely. 3.1 Recognise emergency situations. 3.2 Take appropriate initial emergency action. 3.3 Follow procedures for dealing with a range of emergencies. 4.1 Raise OHS issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant requirements of OHS legislation. 4.2 Contribute to participative arrangements for OHS management in the workplace within organisation procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies. 4 Initiate suggestions to enhance task/jobspecific safety Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation OHS procedures. Provide input to opportunities for development of work group's competencies in relation to OHS. 4.5 Support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control and in accordance with organisation procedures. 4.6 Report to appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures when non-routine hazards arise. 5 Apply knowledge of OHS legislation and the organisation OHS policies and procedures Follow workplace procedures to achieve a safe working environment in accordance with all relevant OHS legislation, including codes of practice relating to particular hazards within the workplace or industry. Identify the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the relevant OHS legislation. Complete (personally or with assistance) hazard, accident or incident reports as required by workplace procedures and relevant sections of OHS legislation. Manufacturing Skills Australia Page 4

5 Required Skills and Knowledge Mapping Project/Assignment Written Short answer questions Observation Third Party Report Skills This unit requires the ability to read and apply hazard information in the workplace and make suggestions to enhance safety. Writing is required to the level of completing required safety/incident reports. Numeracy is required to complete incident reports and interpret hazard information. Knowledge Competence includes the ability to apply and describe: the identification of hazards and hazardous areas methods for assessing risk the identification of standard controls for the hazards a simple evaluation of the effectiveness of the controls an awareness of the need for further action the rights and responsibilities of employees under the OHS legislation management systems and procedures for OHS the hierarchy of control hazard policies, procedures and information safety procedures emergency, fire and accident procedures emergency procedures for handling hazardous materials consequences of inappropriate handling of hazardous materials. * * Competence also requires the ability to: locate, understand and follow workplace OHS procedures identify and interpret signs and symbols, including emergency alarms recognise hazards common to the industry and in their own workplace locate sources of OHS information within the workplace select and use personal protective clothing and equipment correctly use equipment for handling of chemicals/materials interpret and apply relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Manufacturing Skills Australia Page 5

6 Unit/s of Competency Candidate Name RTO Assessor Name Assessment Preparation Checklist As the candidate are you ready for assessment? Yes No Has the assessment process been explained to you and that to achieve a successful outcome for this unit of Competency you must be deemed Satisfactory in all assessment tasks? Yes No Do you understand The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process? Yes No Do you understand which evidence is to be collected and how? Yes No Do you understand the your rights and the appeal system? Yes No Have you discussed any special needs that should be considered during the assessment process? Yes No Do you require an adjustment to the conduct of the assessment to respond to a specific or a special need. e.g. Cultural, Language, Disability, Literacy or Numeracy purposes. Yes No I agree to undertake this assessment in the knowledge that the information gathered will only be used for the purpose of determining my skills as Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory for each assessment method. Additionally the information gathered is for the determination of my Competency by the collection of all assessment evidence for this unit of competency and can only be accessed by my workplace supervisor, my RTO and nominated regulatory authorities. Candidate Signature Date Assessor Signature Date Manufacturing Skills Australia Page 6

7 Project/Assignment To be applied after the completion of formal information presentation methods It is suggested that this method be applied in a classroom or similar learning environment These questions can be used orally where needed but it is necessary to record the candidate responses Unit/s of Competency Work safely Candidate Name RTO Assessor Name Overview On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to identify Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards, and assess risk, as well as follow instructions and procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision. The worker will also be capable of participating in and contributing to OHS management issues. Instructions This assessment method is one (1) of several assessment tasks that you will be set for the determination of your success for this unit of competency. You will be provided time to complete this assessment and all written work must be submitted by the date allocated by your trainer/assessor; you are free to work on your submission in your own time and also you are free to use whatever resources you consider appropriate for the task. As the candidate you must have been notified that an assessment is to be conducted, ensuring that you are fully aware of Competency Based Training and assessment and that you have adequate time to prepare. Please notify your trainer/assessor if you feel you have not had adequate time to prepare for this assessment. The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of some or all of the application in this assessment method by applying: Recognition of potential situations requiring action; and The implementation of appropriate corrective action. Please write your answers on a separate sheet of paper Please put your name and unit title at the top of the page Manufacturing Skills Australia Page 7

8 Activity One Collect examples of the policies, procedures and work instructions that your organisation uses. For example, SWMS, hazards identification sheets, emergency / evacuation procedures, personal protective equipment, signs and notices, purchase and maintenance of plant and equipment, management of chemical substances, traffic control, documentation control. List the documents you collect. Activity Two Find out if your organisation has an OH&S Committee and/or Safety Officer and complete the following information. Name(s) of Safety Officer(s) Name(s) of OH&S Representatives Name(s) of OH&S Committee members Activity Three Find out what training is provided by your organisation in relation to: New procedure New equipment OH&S refresher/updates Activity Four Find out your workplace procedure for reporting potential hazards, including the name of the person you report them to. Workplace hazards are reported to: My workplace procedures for reporting potential hazards is: Manufacturing Skills Australia Page 8