FNSICGEN304B: Apply Health and Safety Practices in the Workplace

FNSICGEN304B: Apply health and safety practices in the workplace

Description

This unit covers the competency to work safely in the in the financial services industry and follow sound occupational health practices at work.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application Of Unit

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.

Unit Sector

Industry Capability- Generic

Performance criteria

Element / Performance criteria
1. / Follow workplace safety procedures / 1.1 / Health and safety procedures are applied at all times when carrying out daily work routines in the workplace
1.2 / Safe practices for working with computers and other screen based equipment are followed at all times
1.3 / Work is conducted within ergonomic guidelines
1.4 / Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and observed
1.5 / All hazardous materials and equipment are handled in accordance with manufactures guidelines and specified safe handling guidelines
1.6 / Safe manual handling techniques and safe equipment operation techniques are employed at all times
1.7 / Work areas are kept clean and free from obstacles
2. / Contribute to occupational health and safety at work / 2.1 / OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures, codes of practice and relevant legislation
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
3. / Identify and follow workplace procedure for hazard control and other emergency situations / 3.1 / Hazards in the work area are recognised and reported to appropriate people following workplace procedures
3.2 / Workplace procedures and instructions for assessing and controlling risks are followed accurately
3.3 / Workplace procedures for dealing with incidents/accidents, fire emergencies are followed whenever necessary
3.4 / Emergency exits are known and kept clear at all times
3.5 / Workplace emergency first aid procedures are followed

Skills and Knowledge

Required skills:
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

skills in utilising equipment
literacy and skills in interpreting of signs and symbols
skills in working identifying hazards and referring them to appropriate personnel
communication skills

Required knowledge:
The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

maintenance of knowledge of health and safety legislation and responsibilities of employees and employers
maintenance of knowledge of safe working practices especially working with screen based equipment
maintenance of knowledge and understanding of hazard signs and safety symbols
maintenance of knowledge of communication techniques
maintenance of knowledge of emergency procedure including procedure for fire, accident and risk control

Range statement

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.
Workplace may include: /

corporate and company offices, factories or sites
home offices
rented accommodation
offices, property, or dwellings of clients
motor vehicles or other transportation

Safe practices for working with computers and other screen based equipment may include: /

taking breaks
ergonomic seating (correct height and positioning)
techniques for avoiding eye strain (brightness, avoiding reflections, resting eyes)

Ergonomic guidelines may specify: /

the type of equipment used
appropriate furniture
safe storage time
seating posture
visual display unit screen brightness

Hazard warnings and safety signs may include: /

internationally recognised safety signs and hazard warnings
industry recognised safety signs and hazard warnings

Hazardous materials and equipment may include: /

faulty equipment
chemical
electrical faults
loose fixtures
plant or equipment
motor vehicles
obstacles and obstructions

Safe handling guidelines and safe manual handling may include: /

those specified in legislation, company guidelines, procedures manuals and equipment operating manuals and safety information documents

Designated personnel may include: /

health and safety officers
supervisors and managers
staff designated as health and safety representatives

Codes of practice may include: /

workplace codes of practice
industry codes of practice
membership codes of practice

Legislation may include: /

commonwealth and state legislation and regulations relating to OH&S

Incidents/accidents, fire and emergencies may include: /

falls
fire
bomb threats
criminal activity
electrical faults

Evidence guide

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit / 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.

Context of and specific resources for assessment / 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.
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.

Method of assessment / 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.
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.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

This unit can be assessed independently.