Domain - Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe manual handling practices in the workplace

Apply safe work practices in the workplace

Undertake job safety analysis

Demonstrate knowledge of sleep and sleep management in relation to work performance

Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and/or alcohol-related problems in the workplace

Lockout and reinstate machinery in the workplace

Describe hazard identification and control, and apply risk assessment procedures under supervision in the workplace

Handle dangerous and hazardous goods in the workplace

Demonstrate knowledge of working safely in extremes of temperature

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety in the workplace

Apply for, accept, and carry out work according to a work permit in the workplace

Issue worksite specific work permits

Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention and management of OOS in the workplace

Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace

Demonstrate knowledge of hearing conservation in the workplace

Demonstrate knowledge of safety observer responsibilities in the workplace

Explain safe work practices for working at heights

Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace

Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace

Use a forklift mounted safety platform in the workplace

Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space

Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996 relevant to approved handlers

Demonstrate knowledge of safe storage and handling of hazardous substances in the workplace

Store and handle workplace chemicals

Prepare a workplace health and safety improvement plan using data analysis and productivity measures

Wear and operate compressed air breathing apparatus in the workplace

Employ height safety equipment in the workplace

Perform urine specimen collection in the workplace for drug testing

Operate an atmospheric testing device to determine a suitable atmosphere exists to work safely

Monitor, control and audit work permit systems

Explain health and safety management requirements for contractors working on site

Plan a confined space entry

Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation

Manage hazard identification and control on plant and machinery

Explain organisational injury management procedures

Explain the requirements of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996

Explain the establishment and operation of a workplace health and safety committee

Demonstrate knowledge of Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies in the workplace

Explain the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act 1992

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the health and safety representative in the workplace

Perform urine drug screening in the workplace

Manage hazard identification and control for occupational health and safety practice

Assist in evaluating occupational health and safety standards and practice

Develop occupational safety and health recommendations for improving ergonomic conditions

Maintain standards of practice in an occupational health and safety practice

Develop an occupational safety and health proposal for an ergonomics project

Develop systems for occupational health and safety management practice

Facilitate hazard management in an occupational health and safety practice

Evaluate occupational health and safety standards and practice

Plan and evaluate programmes to promote occupational health and safety practice