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FNSICGEN304B Apply
health and safety practices in the workplace
This course contains
approximately 25 hours (3 days) of courseware and assessment. A nominal time of 24 hours means that the
average adult with at least Year 12 (VCE) and little prior knowledge could be
expected to take 24 hours to complete this unit of competency by itself. Since
most of those who will enrol in this unit have considerable prior knowledge,
they will complete the material more quickly.
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This unit covers
the competency to work safely in the in the financial services industry and follow
sound occupational health practices at work.
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This unit contains
employability skills.
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This unit requires
the application of healthily safe working principles to jobs in the financial
services industry including complying with legislative responsibilities,
identification of hazards and risk control, awareness of emergency
procedures, and contributing to the organisational systems for management of
safety and health in the workplace. This unit is relevant for employees
working under supervision. It is applied in all sectors of the industry.
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Industry
Capability- Generic
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ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
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LEARNING
RESOURCE
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RELATED ASSESSMENT
MATERIAL
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1.1 Health and safety procedures
are applied at all times when carrying out daily work routines in the
workplace
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OfficeWise Ch. 6
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a00S101T35L04: OHS ROLES AND
REQUIREMENTS Q
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1.2 Safe practices for working with
computers and other screen based equipment are followed at all times
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OfficeWise Ch5
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Lesson a00s101t35L07: Safe
practices for working with computers Q1-10
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1.3 Work is conducted within
ergonomic guidelines
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OfficeWise Ch4
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Lesson a00s101t35L08 Ergonomics in
the office Q1-10
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1.4 Hazard warnings and safety
signs are recognised and observed
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Lesson a00s101t35L09: Hazard
warnings and safety signs Q1-10
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1.5 All hazardous materials and
equipment are handled in accordance with manufactures guidelines and
specified safe handling guidelines
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OfficeWise Hazardous substances
p 58
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Lesson a00s101t35L10: Handling
Hazardous equipment Q1-10
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1.6 Safe manual handling techniques
and safe equipment operation techniques are employed at all times
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OfficeWise: Manual Handling p75
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Lesson a00s101t35L11: Safe Manual
Handling Techniques Q1-10
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1.7 Work areas are kept clean and
free from obstacles
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OfficeWise: Housekeeping issues in
the office p. 59
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Lesson a00s101t35L12: Housekeeping
in the office Q1-10
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2.1 OH&S issues are raised with
designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures, codes of
practice and relevant legislation
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OfficeWise: 1. Managing
occupational health and safety
in the office
ABD708 - Occupational Health and
Safety:1 Legal Structure 2
Monitor a Safe Workplace: 2
Legislation and other requirements p15
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Lesson a00s101t35L03:
Legislation Q1-10
Lesson a00s101t35L04: OHS Roles and
requirements Q1-10
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2.2 Contributions are made to
health and safety management in the workplace in accordance with
organisational policies and procedures and within the scope if the employees
responsibility and competencies
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OfficeWise appendices
C. Office Safety Checklist. . 72
Housekeeping. p85
ABD708 - Occupational Health and
Safety: 2 Roles and Responsibilities of Key People p 7
Monitor a Safe Workplace: 2
Legislation and other requirements p15
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Lesson a00s101t35L04: OHS Roles and
requirements Q1-10
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3.1 Hazards in the work area are
recognised and reported to appropriate people following workplace procedures
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OfficeWise: Identifying hazards in
the office p 6
OfficeWise appendices
C. Office Safety Checklist. . 72
Hazardous substances. p. 83
Electrical hazards. p. 84
ABD708 - Occupational Health and
Safety: 2 Roles and Responsibilities of Key People p7
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Lesson a00s101t35L05: Hazard
identification Q1-16
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3.2 Workplace procedures and
instructions for assessing and controlling risks are followed accurately
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ABD708 - Occupational Health and
Safety Hazards p 17
ABD708 - Occupational Health and
Safety Risk p 37
Monitor a Safe Workplace: 4 Hazard
identification p 47
Monitor a Safe Workplace: 5 Hazard
control p 61
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Lesson a00s101t35L06: Hazard
control Q1-10
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3.3 Workplace procedures for
dealing with incidents/accidents, fire emergencies are followed whenever
necessary
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ABD708 - Occupational Health and
Safety: Control Measures p 41
Monitor a Safe Workplace: 5 Hazard
control p 61
Monitor a Safe Workplace: 7
Reporting and record keeping 85
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Lesson a00s101t35L13 Dealing with
emergencies Q1-10
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3.4 Emergency exits are known and
kept clear at all times
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Lesson a00s101t35L13 Dealing with
emergencies Q1-10
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3.5 Workplace emergency first aid
procedures are followed
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Lesson a00s101t35L13 Dealing with
emergencies Q1-10
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This describes the
essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
The following
skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Skills requirements
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Related Assessment Items
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skills in utilising
equipment
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Lesson
a00s101t35L10: Handling Hazardous equipment Q1-10
Lesson
a00s101t35L07: Safe practices for working with computers Q1-10
Lesson a00s101t35L08
Ergonomics in the office Q1-10
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literacy and
skills in interpreting of signs and symbols
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Lesson
a00s101t35L09: Hazard warnings and safety signs Q1-10
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skills in working
identifying hazards and referring them to appropriate personnel
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Lesson
a00s101t35L04: OHS Roles and requirements
Q1-10
Lesson a00s101t35L05:
Hazard identification Q1-16
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communication
skills
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Lesson
a00s101t35L04: OHS Roles and requirements
Q1-10
Lesson
a00s101t35L05: Hazard identification Q1-16
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The following
knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Knowledge requirements
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Related Assessment Items
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maintenance of
knowledge of health and safety legislation and responsibilities of employees
and employers
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Lesson
a00s101t35L03: Legislation Q1-10
Lesson a00s101t35L04:
OHS Roles and requirements Q1-10
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maintenance of
knowledge of safe working practices especially working with screen based
equipment
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Lesson
a00s101t35L06: Hazard control Q1-10
Lesson
a00s101t35L07: Safe practices for working with computers Q1-10
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maintenance of
knowledge and understanding of hazard signs and safety symbols
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Lesson
a00s101t35L09: Hazard warnings and safety signs Q1-10
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maintenance of
knowledge of communication techniques
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Lesson a00s101t35L04: OHS Roles and
requirements Q1-10
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maintenance of
knowledge of emergency procedure including procedure for fire, accident and
risk control
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Lesson a00s101t35L13 Dealing with emergencies Q1-10
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The range statement
relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work
environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised
wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
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Term
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May Include
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Workplace
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corporate and
company offices, factories or sites
home offices
rented
accommodation
offices,
property, or dwellings of clients
motor vehicles
or other transportation
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Safe practices for
working with computers and other screen based equipment
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taking breaks
ergonomic seating (correct height and
positioning)
techniques for avoiding eye strain
(brightness, avoiding reflections, resting eyes)
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Ergonomic
guidelines
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the type of equipment used
appropriate furniture
safe storage time
seating posture
vvisual display unit screen brightness
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Hazard warnings
and safety signs
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internationally recognised safety signs and
hazard warnings
industry recognised safety signs and hazard
warnings
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Hazardous
materials and equipment
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faulty equipment
chemical
electrical faults
loose fixtures
plant or equipment
motor vehicles
obstacles and
obstructions
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Safe handling
guidelines and safe manual handling
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those specified in
legislation, company guidelines, procedures manuals and equipment operating
manuals and safety information documents
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Designated
personnel
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health and safety officers
supervisors and managers
staff designated as health and safety
representatives
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Codes of practice
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workplace codes of practice
industry codes of practice
membership codes
of practice
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Legislation
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commonwealth and
state legislation and regulations relating to OH&S
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Incidents/accidents,
fire and emergencies
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falls
fire
bomb threats
criminal
activity
electrical
faults
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The evidence guide
provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the
Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
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Area
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Training Package Specification
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Gryphon Learning Implementation
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Evidence of the
following is essential:
ability to work without
causing harm to themselves or other workers
ability to
identify workplace hazards, demonstrate what should be done in case of
emergency, and contribute to the workplace strategy for managing the safety
and health of the organisation.
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In working through
the courseware for this unit, students are given dozens of opportunities to
complete OH&S-related tasks by responding to interactive assessment
items. In completing the test they
perform more complex tasks
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Assessment must
ensure:
Assessment of
performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within a workers
compensation industry context and should cover aspects of personal/ financial
responsibility and accountability.
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Aspects of
competency, including attainment of the relevant knowledge and skills should
be assessed in a relevant workplace, a closely simulated work environment or
other appropriate means that clearly meet industry competency requirements.
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Assessment takes
place within the context of a financial services industry workplace.
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Assessment must
ensure:
Holistic
assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and
job role is recommended, for example:
This unit can be
assessed independently.
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This unit is
assessed independently
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Code of
Practice
Recognition
of Prior Learning
Continuous
improvement
Equity and
access
Learning
and assessment policy & procedure
Resources
1997, ABD500 OH&S Fundamentals, ATPL
1997, ABD561 OH&S Management Systems, ATPL
ABD567 Workplace Health & Safety, ATPL
2004, Atkin, Susan, ABD708 Occupational Health & Safety, ATPL
2005, BSBCMN411A Monitor a safe workplace, ATPL
2005, BSBMGT505A Ensure a Safe Workplace, ATPL
2006, Ergonomics Unit,
OfficeWise: A guide to health and safety in the office,
WorkSafe Victoria
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Topic
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Lesson
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A001s101t35 Apply health and safety practices in the
workplace
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a00s101t35L03
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OH&S Legislation Q1-10
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a00s101t35L04
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OHS Roles and requirements
Q1-10
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a00s101t35L05
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Hazard identification
Q1-16
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a00s101t35L06
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Hazard control Q1-10
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a00s101t35L07
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Safe practices for
working with computers Q1-10
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a00s101t35L08
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Ergonomics in the office Q1-10
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a00s101t35L09
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Hazard warnings and
safety signs Q1-10
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a00s101t35L10
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Handling Hazardous equipment Q1-10
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a00s101t35L11
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Safe Manual Handling
Techniques Q1-10
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a00s101t35L12
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Housekeeping in the office
Q1-10
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a00s101t35L13
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Dealing with
emergencies Q1-10
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