Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101)

Study Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace at Interlink

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101) gives you the skills required to work safely within an ESI environment. It details mandatory health and safety requirements and teaches you to apply them to an electrotechnology based role.

Learn to identify and report common hazards, to understand basic risk control measures, and the procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies.

What do I get for completing Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace?

Completing Interlink’s course meets the national requirements for the accredited Unit of Competency (UEENEEE101).

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101) is a competency within the Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control.

You will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment when you successfully complete this course.

What will I learn during Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace?

Interlink’s course teaches you to apply safe-working practices and to understand the health and safety legislative requirements of an ESI environment. Look at the safe-work methods and duty of care requirements that help you work safely and prevent injuries and incidents.

Learn to identify potential hazards and to take risk control measures, such as preparing for electrical and non-electrical isolation, according to established procedures.

Ensure all tools and equipment are checked for safety and functionality and learn to select and fit common personal protective equipment (PPE).

Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are explained along along with the procedures for responding to and reporting incidents.

What sort of assessments can I expect to complete?

Interlink’s Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101) course contains a combination of written and practical assessments.

Written assessments test your knowledge of learning elements such as:

• The hierarchy of Occupational Health and Safety hazard control measures
• The legal requirements and underlying principles covering occupational health and safety in the workplace
• Typical hazards associated with a range of work environments and the procedures used to minimise risks
• Using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Understanding the dangers associated with working at heights (such as on ladders, scaffolds and elevated work platforms)
• The common causes of electrical accidents and the effects of electric shock on the human body
• First aid and CPR procedures for the workplace including the priorities of first aid management in various scenarios
• Selecting the right fire extinguisher for a given type of fire and the basic principles of fire fighting
• Commonly used workplace safety signs.

Practical assessments assess your ability to demonstrate key performance criteria and include:

• Working safely with electricity including the precautions to take to minimise the chance of electric shock (such as earthing, circuit breakers and residual current devices)
• Managing various simulated casualties including airway obstruction, respiratory arrest and cardio pulmonary arrest and shock
• Performing simulated single and two-person cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Assessing a casualty for injuries
• Identifying height risks and using appropriate safety equipment to prevent falls
• Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and fitting it correctly
• Correct manual handling techniques to prevent injuries
• Classifying, handling and storing chemicals according to safety guidelines.

Assessment are conducted within realistic, workplace settings and are held over the duration of the unit.

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Disclaimer
Attendance at this course does not automatically guarantee attainment of competency, nor does satisfactory completion of assessment and attainment of competency guarantee employment.