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Domain - Occupational Health and Safety Practice

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Qualifications

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Unit Standards

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Level 1
497 3 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements Word format PDF format
Level 2
17459 3 Credits Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe manual handling practices in the workplace Word format PDF format
17593 4 Credits Apply safe work practices in the workplace Word format PDF format
19522 4 Credits Undertake job safety analysis Word format PDF format
21337 2 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of sleep and sleep management in relation to work performance Word format PDF format
25043 4 Credits Lockout and reinstate machinery in the workplace Word format PDF format
25046 2 Credits Describe hazard identification and control, and apply risk assessment procedures under supervision in the workplace Word format PDF format
25048 3 Credits Handle dangerous and hazardous goods in the workplace Word format PDF format
Level 3
17585 4 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of working safely in extremes of temperature Word format PDF format
17586 4 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety in the workplace Word format PDF format
17588 4 Credits Apply for, accept, and carry out work according to a work permit in the workplace Word format PDF format
17590 6 Credits Issue worksite specific work permits Word format PDF format
17591 4 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention and management of OOS in the workplace Word format PDF format
17592 4 Credits Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace Word format PDF format
17594 3 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of hearing conservation in the workplace Word format PDF format
17596 8 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of safety observer responsibilities in the workplace Word format PDF format
17600 3 Credits Explain safe work practices for working at heights Word format PDF format
17602 4 Credits Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace Word format PDF format
18408 3 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace Word format PDF format
18409 4 Credits Use a forklift mounted safety platform in the workplace Word format PDF format
18426 4 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space Word format PDF format
20645 3 Credits Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996 relevant to approved handlers Word format PDF format
20733 4 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of safe storage and handling of hazardous substances in the workplace Word format PDF format
21467 8 Credits Store and handle workplace chemicals Word format PDF format
25042 4 Credits Prepare a workplace health and safety improvement plan using data analysis and productivity measures Word format PDF format
25044 4 Credits Wear and operate compressed air breathing apparatus in the workplace Word format PDF format
25045 4 Credits Employ height safety equipment in the workplace Word format PDF format
25458 2 Credits Perform urine specimen collection in the workplace for drug testing Word format PDF format
25510 4 Credits Operate an atmospheric testing device to determine a suitable atmosphere exists to work safely Word format PDF format
Level 4
17589 5 Credits Monitor, control and audit work permit systems Word format PDF format
17595 8 Credits Explain health and safety management requirements for contractors working on site Word format PDF format
17599 5 Credits Plan a confined space entry Word format PDF format
17601 6 Credits Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation Word format PDF format
18410 4 Credits Manage hazard identification and control on plant and machinery Word format PDF format
18411 6 Credits Explain organisational injury management procedures Word format PDF format
18412 6 Credits Explain the requirements of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Word format PDF format
19340 5 Credits Explain the establishment and operation of a workplace health and safety committee Word format PDF format
19341 6 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies in the workplace Word format PDF format
19521 5 Credits Explain the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act 1992 Word format PDF format
20198 8 Credits Identify the roles and responsibilities of the health and safety representative in the workplace Word format PDF format
25511 4 Credits Perform urine drug screening in the workplace Word format PDF format
5616 10 Credits Manage hazard identification and control for occupational health and safety practice Word format PDF format
5619 15 Credits Assist in evaluating occupational health and safety standards and practice Word format PDF format
6575 6 Credits Develop occupational safety and health recommendations for improving ergonomic conditions Word format PDF format
Level 5
5618 5 Credits Maintain standards of practice in an occupational health and safety practice Word format PDF format
6988 4 Credits Develop an occupational safety and health proposal for an ergonomics project Word format PDF format
Level 6
5615 20 Credits Develop systems for occupational health and safety management practice Word format PDF format
5617 30 Credits Facilitate hazard management in an occupational health and safety practice Word format PDF format
5620 30 Credits Evaluate occupational health and safety standards and practice Word format PDF format
5621 20 Credits Plan and evaluate programmes to promote occupational health and safety practice Word format PDF format

Data as at 08 February 2010