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Based on NZQA 17593

People credited with this unit standard are able to identify the principles of workplace safety in a given workplace and demonstrate safe work practices in a given workplace.

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This unit is usedin the following courses

• Horticulture

Identify the principles of workplace safety in a given workplace

• Safe work practices are identified in relation to organisational requirements.
• Job safety and health principles are identified according to organisational requirements.
• Workplace hazard identification systems are identified.

Range: examples of systems include but are not limited to – hazard registers, hazard reports, inspections, area analysis, task analysis and process analysis. Evidence is required for a minimum of three of these.

• The importance of clear and effective communication is explained in terms of good workplace health and safety practice.
• Communication methods and procedures are described according to organisational requirements.

Range: includes but is not limited to – radio, electronic, signage, oral, written, sirens, signals. Evidence is required for a minimum of three procedures.

Demonstrate safe work practices in a given workplace

• Routine work activities are carried out in accordance with organisational requirements.

Range: includes but is not limited to – correct use of personal protective equipment, following safety rules, demonstrating an awareness of workplace hazards and controls, use of good ergonomic practice, incident reporting, compliance with signage and entry requirements; demonstration of a minimum of two examples required.

• Communication methods and procedures are applied according to workplace activities and organisational requirements.
• Workplace hazard identification methods are applied according to organisational requirements.
• Unsafe work practices are identified and corrective actions applied in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Documents relating to safe work practices, in accordance with organisational requirements, are identified.

Definitions

• Organisational requirements refers to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which are documented in memo and/or manual format and are available in the workplace.
• These requirements include but are not limited to – site specific requirements, company quality management requirements, and legislative requirements.