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Contents
Unit of competency.....................................................................................................................6
Overview/Competency demonstration..........................................................................................6
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.......6
Identify and assess risks.......................................................................................................6
Identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites................................................6
Plan and prepare for safe work practices...............................................................................7
Apply safe work practices.....................................................................................................7
Follow emergency procedures...............................................................................................7
Learner Activity Workbook Overview............................................................................................8
Instructions................................................................................................................................9
Learning Activities................................................................................................................9
Simulated Learning Activities................................................................................................9
Self-Assessment Questionnaire.............................................................................................9
Section 1 – Identify and assess risks..........................................................................................10
What is workplace safety?..................................................................................................10
How do you know what safety requirements apply to your workplace?..................................10
Acts, regulations, codes and standards................................................................................10
Duty of Care......................................................................................................................11
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls...........11
Acts, regulations, codes and standards................................................................................11
WHS legal pyramid.............................................................................................................11
List of WHS legislation, regulations and workplace safety authorities.....................................12
Guidance material..............................................................................................................13
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work..............................................13
About the Construction Induction Training and Card.............................................................14
Apply for the card..............................................................................................................14
'Red card holders'...............................................................................................................14
New South Wales...............................................................................................................15
Australian Capital Territory.................................................................................................15
Northern Territory..............................................................................................................15
Tasmania...........................................................................................................................16
Western Australia...............................................................................................................16
South Australia..................................................................................................................17
Queensland.......................................................................................................................17
Victoria..............................................................................................................................17
Policies and Procedures......................................................................................................18
Policies..............................................................................................................................18
What should a policy contain?.............................................................................................18
Procedures........................................................................................................................19
Induction...........................................................................................................................19
Hazards and risks...............................................................................................................19
Types of hazards................................................................................................................20
Acute and chronic hazards..................................................................................................21
Incident reporting..............................................................................................................23
Notifiable incidents.............................................................................................................23
Learning Activities Section 1......................................................................................................24
Section 2 – Identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites....................................27
Hazardous materials...........................................................................................................27
Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)....................................................................................27
Controlling the risks of ACM................................................................................................28
Designated Personnel.........................................................................................................28
Types of risks....................................................................................................................28
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Risk assessment rating matrix.............................................................................................29
Likelihood..........................................................................................................................29
Consequence.....................................................................................................................30
Risk management priority...................................................................................................31
Hierarchy of Control...........................................................................................................31
Risk Assessment................................................................................................................32
Deciding on the most suitable Control Measures using the ‘Hierarchy of Control’....................37
Learning Activities Section 2......................................................................................................38
Section 3 – Plan and prepare for safe work practices..................................................................40
Personal protective equipment (PPE)...................................................................................40
Read and follow safety warning signs..................................................................................41
Safety signage on the construction site................................................................................41
Learning Activities Section 3......................................................................................................43
Section 4 – Apply safe work practices........................................................................................45
Tools.................................................................................................................................45
Hand tools.........................................................................................................................45
Power tools........................................................................................................................45
Operator manuals..............................................................................................................45
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)...................................................................................................47
Job safety analysis (JSA)....................................................................................................49
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)...............................................................................49
Learning Activities Section 4......................................................................................................52
Section 5 – Follow emergency procedures..................................................................................55
Emergencies and evacuation procedures.............................................................................55
Firefighting equipment........................................................................................................57
Fire hazards.......................................................................................................................57
Common causes of fires onsite............................................................................................57
How to prevent fires...........................................................................................................58
In the event of a fire..........................................................................................................58
Extinguishing fires..............................................................................................................58
Classes of fire....................................................................................................................59
Types of extinguishers........................................................................................................60
Parts of a fire extinguisher..................................................................................................61
Hose reels.........................................................................................................................62
Fire blankets......................................................................................................................62
First aid.............................................................................................................................62
Safe practices for First Aid..................................................................................................63
Learning Activities Section 5......................................................................................................64
Further Reading........................................................................................................................68
Learning Activities Record.........................................................................................................70
Unit of competency...................................................................................................................70
Instructions for the Learner................................................................................................70
Instructions for the Trainer.................................................................................................70
Simulated Learning Activities.....................................................................................................71
Simulated Learning Activities Record..........................................................................................73
Unit of competency...................................................................................................................73
Instructions for the Learner................................................................................................73
Instructions for the Trainer.................................................................................................73
Self-Assessment Questionnaire – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the
construction industry.................................................................................................................74
Self-Assessment Record............................................................................................................77
Unit of competency...................................................................................................................77
Instructions for the Learner................................................................................................77
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Instructions for the Trainer.................................................................................................77
Final Learning Participation Outcome Record..............................................................................78
Unit of competency...................................................................................................................78
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Unit of competency
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Overview/Competency demonstration
This Workbook covers the following unit of competency:
It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work
requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal
safety and the safety of others.
The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any
sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including
asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of
asbestos, which is a licensed activity.
This unit also relates directly to the general construction induction training requirements of the
Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and relevant occupational health and safety
regulations for Victoria and for Western Australia. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work
safely in the construction industry covers these induction training requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
To demonstrate your competency in this unit you will need to provide evidence of your ability to:
Identify, assess and report hazards in the work area to designated personnel.
Report safety risks in the work area based on identified hazards, to designated personnel.
Follow safe work practices, duty of care requirements and safe work instructions for controlling
risks.
Contribute to WHS, hazard, accident or incident reports in accordance with workplace
procedures, Australian government and state or territory WHS legislation, and relevant
information.
Correctly identify and, if appropriate, handle and use hazardous materials on a work site in
accordance with legislative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures.
Apply measures for controlling risks and construction hazards effectively and immediately.
Use appropriate signs and symbols to secure hazardous materials that have safety implications
for self and other workers, immediately they are identified.
Identify asbestos-containing materials on a work site and report to designated personnel.
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Plan and prepare for safe work practices
Identify, wear, correctly fit, use and store correct personal protective equipment and clothing
for each area of construction work in accordance with workplace procedures
Select tools, equipment and materials, and organise tasks in conjunction with other personnel
on site and in accordance with workplace procedures.
Determine required barricades and signage, and erect at the appropriate site location.
Apply material safety data sheets (MSDSs), job safety analyses (JSAs) and safe work method
statements (SWMSs) relevant to the work to be performed.
Carry out tasks in a manner that is safe for operators, other personnel and the general
community, in accordance with legislative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures.
Use plant and equipment guards in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, work site
regulations and Australian Standards.
Follow procedures and report hazards, incidents and injuries to relevant authorities.
Recognise and do not use prohibited tools and equipment in areas containing identified
asbestos.
Identify and follow requirements of work site safety signs and symbols.
Clear and maintain work site area to prevent and protect self and others from incidents and
accidents, and to meet environmental requirements.
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Learner Activity Workbook Overview
The content of this Learner Activity Workbook is designed to monitor your learning to provide
ongoing feedback that can be used by your Trainer to improve their teaching, and by you to
improve your learning.
The Learner Activity Workbook incorporates the following tasks, to help you identify your areas of
strength, and target areas of work:
Learning Activities
Simulated Learning Activities
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
This Learner Activity Workbook does not need to be submitted to your Trainer, however the ‘Final
Learning Participation Outcome Record’ sheets for this unit of competency are required to be
submitted as evidence of participation and readiness for assessment.
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Instructions
Learning Activities
After each section within this Learner Activity Workbook, there is a series of Learning Activities.
These activities are useful to consolidate your learning, and to identify any areas in which you
may require further learning.
You must answer all questions in the Learning Activities.
Your answers to these questions will form part of your participation of learning evidence
gathered to determine your readiness for assessment.
You must sign, date and submit the ‘Learning Activities Record’, once you complete the
Learning Activities.
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
At the end of this Workbook there is a Self-Assessment Questionnaire that you must complete
to show that you are ready to be assessed in this unit of competency.
You must answer all questions in the Self-Assessment Questionnaire.
Your answers to these questions will form part of your participation of learning evidence
gathered to determine your readiness for assessment.
You must sign, date and submit the ‘Self-Assessment Record’, once you complete the Self-
Assessment Questionnaire.
Note: The ‘Final Learning Participation Outcome Record’ sheet must be submitted to your Trainer,
before you can commence assessment.
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Section 1 – Identify and assess risks
What is workplace safety?
Work health and safety (WHS) is about ensuring safe and healthy working conditions, and
preventing illness and injury in the workplace. WHS laws set out the obligations of both employers
(your boss) and employees (you). The Australian OHS/WHS legal framework consists of a tiered
hierarchy of Act, Regulation, Codes of Practice and Standards.
Watch the following You Tube video: ‘What does safe at work mean?’
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Duty of Care
All personnel have a legal responsibility under duty of care to do everything reasonably practicable
to protect others from harm by complying with safe work practices, including activities that require
licences, tickets or certificates of competency or any other relevant state and territory WHS
requirements.
This includes:
Employers and self-employed persons
Persons in control of the work site
Supervisors
Designers, Manufacturers and Suppliers of plant and equipment
Workers/employees/personnel including people from a range of cultural, social and religious
backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Sub-contractors
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
Act
s
Regulations
Codes of Practice
Australian Standards
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List of WHS legislation, regulations and workplace safety authorities
(Current as of January 2019)
Legislation
Federal Work Health and Safety Act (2011)
Regulations
Federal Work Health and Safety Regulations (2011)
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ACT www.legislation.act.gov.au
NSW www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
NT www.dcm.nt.gov.au
QLD www.legislation.qld.gov.au
SA www.legislation.sa.gov.au
TAS www.thelaw.tas.gov.au
VIC www.legislation.vic.gov.au
WA www.slp.wa.gov.au
NT NT WorkSafe www.worksafe.nt.gov.au
SA SafeWork SA www.safework.sa.gov.au
WA WorkSafe WA www.worksafe.wa.gov.au
Guidance material
Each statutory authority provides a range of guidance material, such as Compliance Codes, codes of
practice, alerts, notes and so on. Often, the guidance material relates to a topic (e.g. PPE) or
industry (e.g. Horticulture, Mining). Search the relevant authority website for either the topic,
industry sector or other suitable term.’
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About the Construction Induction Training and Card
All people performing construction work require proof of having completed a general OHS
construction induction for the industry.
Holders of a red card who want to apply for a current construction induction card ('white card') can
use the 'red card' as written evidence of having completed the Construction Industry Basic
Induction training course before 1 July 2008 provided the card is legible and contains sufficient
information to satisfy the Authority/RTO that the applicant completed the required training prior to
1 July 2008. Where the applicant does not have a suitable 'red card' a statement of attainment
issued by the RTO who provided the training will be required.
If the applicant cannot produce either of these documents or has not undertaken construction work
for more than two years Construction induction training will need to be undertaken to obtain a
'white card'.
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The following samples of Construction Induction Training Cards are from
http://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/media/publications/health-and-safety/recognition-of-general-
construction-induction-training-cards-fact-sheet
Sample NSW GIT card issued under the WHS Regulation (from 1 June 2016)
Northern Territory
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Tasmania
Western Australia
Both Western Australian blue cards and construction induction cards, issued by WorkSafe Western
Australia, are recognised in NSW.
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South Australia
Queensland
Victoria
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Policies and Procedures
An employer should, so far as is reasonably practicable, provide and maintain for employees a
working environment that is safe and without risks to health.
This includes:
• Providing and maintaining plant or systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable,
safe and without risks to health.
• Providing information, instruction, training or supervision necessary to enable employees to
perform their work in a way that is safe and without risks to health.
In order to meet these requirements, policies and procedures should be developed for the
workplace.
Policies
There may be a need for many workplace policies including general WHS, environmental, workplace
bullying and intimidation, alcohol and drugs, etc.
A policy describes:
• The desired standard
• A timeframe
• Management’s commitment to fulfilling the policy
• What is expected of all employees in relation to the particular issue
Management should ensure that all people in the workplace are made aware of the policy. Its
contents need to be clearly explained. Everyone should be encouraged to ask questions of the
employer if they do not understand their roles and responsibilities.
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Procedures
A procedure sets out step-by-step instructions for how to deal with an activity in the workplace.
Where there are workplace hazards and risks to the health and safety of people, the procedure sets
out what to do at every stage of the activity to avoid accidents and injuries to all people.
To develop a procedure all potential hazards should be considered. The steps should be in the
correct sequence. Developing a safe system of work can be achieved by completing a Job Safety
Analysis. Ensure that all aspects have been considered for the procedure.
Once procedures are in place, workers should be trained to follow the procedures. Ideally, Standard
Operating Procedures will be developed with the involvement of all people from the workplace who
work at the tasks.
Induction
Every employer should have procedures that ensure a new employee is carefully and thoroughly
inducted into the workplace. A variety of policies, procedures and forms may be used during this
process and will be dependent on legislated requirements and individual business needs. An
Enterprise WHS Consultation Procedure and Induction is a good starting point, as it ensures the
importance of WHS and safe work practices are very evident from day one.
Many organisations cover the responsibilities of employees in their policies, procedures, induction
programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and employee handbooks. These documents will
give you some guidance into the expectations, culture and requirements of your workplace.
A ‘hazard’ can be anything that has the potential to harm. Hazards can include things like –
equipment or machinery, exposure to electrical currents, heights, loud noise, dangerous chemicals
or substances and so on. A hazard is also known as the ‘source’ of potential harm/injury.
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Types of hazards can include exposure to:
Chemicals
Extreme heat or cold
Crushing
Unprotected equipment
Spillage
Infectious material (e.g. asbestos)
Lifting and moving equipment
Cuts and bruising
Uneven or slippery surfaces
Moving parts
Gas / Fuel
Falls from heights
Lack of oxygen
Contacting with moving parts
Electrical installations
A ‘risk’ is the likelihood or level of impact determined when a hazard has been identified. The
important thing to note is that the level of risk is dependent on the hazard and will either increase
or decrease in impact and severity.
Types of hazards
The three main hazard groups:
1. Physical Noise
Electrical
Radiation
Structural collapse/damage
Slips/falls
Temperature
Holes/trenches
Electrical safety work in confined spaces
Excavations, including trenches
Falling objects
2. Chemical Gas
Dusts
Inhalation
Intoxication
Skin exposure to dangerous substances
Chemical spills
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Acute and chronic hazards
‘Acute hazards’ are those that have an obvious and immediate impact e.g. slippery floor where
there is an immediate danger of someone slipping or being injured.
‘Chronic hazards’ have a more hidden, cumulative, long-term impact e.g. workplace bullying, where
the long-term impact may result in stress or other psychological injury.
If you identify a hazard in your workplace you are obliged under the law to report it. Usually your
employer will have a form to be completed. The information required includes; your name, the date
and time, area and your supervisor’s name. You need to describe what happened or the nature of
the hazard. The form also asks you to suggest some possible solutions to the problem.
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Watch the following You Tube video: ‘Reducing slips, trips and falls on house construction sites’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMqyinvXfZo
Watch the following You Tube video: ‘Moving materials safely around house construction sites’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RZr6YLQPho
Watch the following You Tube video: ‘Managing waste on house construction sites’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muzvbOcezDc
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Incident reporting
The following information on incident reporting has been taken from
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/incident-reporting
Certain sorts of workplace mishaps must be reported to your regulator, according to the model
WHS Act.
Only the most serious safety accidents must be reported to your regulator, and they trigger
requirements to maintain the incident site pending further instructions from your regulator.
Notifiable incidents
Notifiable incidents are:
The death of a person—whether an employee, contractor or member of the public.
A serious injury or illness.
A dangerous incident that exposes any person to a serious risk, even if no one is injured.
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Learning Activities Section 1
1.1 Which of the following statements is correct?
1.2 True or false. All personnel have a legal responsibility under duty of care to do everything
reasonably practicable to protect others from harm by complying with safe work practices, including
activities that require licences, tickets or certificates of competency or any other relevant state and
territory WHS requirements.
True
False
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1.4 Employers must provide a safe and healthy workplace for workers and contractors. This
includes:
Implementing arrangements for the safe use, handling, storage and transport of chemicals
Maintaining the workplace in a safe condition
Making sure workers have adequate information, training and supervision to work in a safe and
healthy manner
Providing and maintaining safe plant and systems of work
Providing workers and contractors with adequate facilities
All of the above
1.5 An employer should, so far as is reasonably practicable, provide and maintain for employees a
working environment that is safe and without risks to health. ‘Reasonably practicable’ has regard
to:
The availability and suitability of ways to remove or mitigate the hazard or risk
The cost of removing or minimising that hazard or risk
Whether workers have time to manage hazards
The severity of the hazard or risk
The state of knowledge about that hazard or risk and any ways of removing or mitigating it
All of the above
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1.7 What responsibilities do the workers of Maverick Constructions have under WHS/OHS
legislation, codes of practice and national standards? Outline 6.
1.8 What are the 3 steps of the hazard management process? Complete the diagram.
Learner Name:
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Learner Signature: Date: ____/____/____
It is important to follow the correct waste management procedures to safely remove hazardous
material. Any nontoxic materials are to be removed safely according to correct safe handling
procedures.
It is important to remember that not everybody is equipped with the knowledge, skills and tools
required to remove asbestos. There are specific certified licensed asbestos removers who can
perform the removal work. Having a licensed person remove asbestos will depend on its size and
quantity.
The best thing to do is to report to your direct supervisor (or equivalent person in charge) that you
have identified asbestos so they can take further action in managing the removal.
Watch the following You Tube video: ‘Clear and present danger: Asbestos exposed’
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWal4kxZBFg
Designated Personnel
Designated personnel to be contacted in case of an emergency, accident, fire or to report a risk
such as identification of ACM are:
Designated safety officers, determined by the enterprise, who have undertaken specific safety
response training
Managers or other senior personnel
Personnel competent and/or licensed in the safe handling of asbestos
Supervisors
For further information on asbestos, read Safe Work Australia’s Code of Practice on ‘How to manage
and control asbestos in the Workplace’ at
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1705/mcop-how-to-manage-and-
control-asbestos-in-the-workplace-v2.pdf (Supplementary document)
Types of risks
Residual risk The risk assessed with the control measures in place. To manage the
residual risk, every effort must be made to ensure the implemented
control measures have taken into account both the reduction of
‘likelihood’ and ‘consequence’. Residual risk is assessed to ensure the
implemented control measures provide appropriate protection, thereby
resulting in an acceptable level of risk.
If the inherent and residual risks that have been identified, you will then need to assess the
consequences of those risks. Once you have determined the consequences, you can implement
appropriate safety measures/controls
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Risk assessment rating matrix
The risk assessment rating matrix is used to determine the current risk and residual risk for each
identified task and hazard. Consider the following:
1. What is the worst possible consequence of this hazard?
2. What is the likelihood of this occurring?
Consequence
Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
Almost
High High Extreme Extreme Extreme
certain
Likelihood
The likelihood or probability of injury, illness or damage occurring is categorised as follows:
Level Description
Almost certain Most likely outcome, could occur any time (daily)
Unlikely Unlikely to occur, but history of the event exists within the industry (yearly)
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Consequence
The consequence for injury and illness is categorised as follows:
Severity Description
Serious injury with a long period (10 days or more) off work and/or
Moderate permanent impairment, substantial financial loss, notable business
disruption (more than 1 day)
Lost time injury but not permanent impairment with less than 10 days off
Minor work, contaminant release contained without outside assistance, notable
financial loss, a slight business disruption (property damage)
Superficial injury or illness such as minor cuts and bruises, first aid
Insignificant treatment, negligible financial loss, minor property damage, contaminant
release immediately contained
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Risk management priority
Risks will be prioritised and managed as follows:
Priority Description
Action to reduce risk is mandatory
If work is in progress and an activity is identified as extreme risk – cease
Extreme work immediately
Work will not commence until action has been taken to lower the risk to
another category
Action to reduce risk is mandatory
If work is in progress and an activity is identified as high risk – consider
High ceasing work
Immediate action must be taken or controls implemented to reduce the risk
Approval must be obtained from management to continue work
Action to reduce risk should be taken
Action must be based on the Hierarchy of Controls
Moderate Short-term action can be administrative controls or protective equipment
Employees must be made aware of the risk and controls to be taken
Plans for further mitigation must be implemented
Hierarchy of Control
The Hierarchy of Control outlines the types of controls that can be implemented to mitigate and
eliminate safety hazards.
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Below is an example of a Risk Assessment Form.
Risk Assessment
Spot the Hazard Assess the Risk Fix the Problem Evaluate Results
Identify the What are the hazards Is the risk If the risk is deemed By By Go through the first 3
work task or associated with each associated with unacceptable for the task, what whom? when? steps
activity? activity? the hazard low, will be done to reduce or remove again to ensure risk levels
moderate, the risk? are now at an acceptable
significant or level
high? Revised risk level
1. Entry to site Entry to unsafe L Report to site office for site MT 14/8 L
area induction
Movement of site Risk assessment of site
personnel, vehicles, conditions
plant and Training of all employees
equipment
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Spot the Hazard Assess the Risk Fix the Problem Evaluate Results
Identify the What are the hazards Is the risk If the risk is deemed By By Go through the first 3
work task or associated with each associated with unacceptable for the task, what whom? when? steps
activity? activity? the hazard low, will be done to reduce or remove again to ensure risk levels
moderate, the risk? are now at an acceptable
significant or level
high? Revised risk level
3. Setting up Trips and falls M Ensure site is clear of all MT 14/8 L
equipment debris and obstructions
Barricade work and fall areas
4. Drilling piers Hit by auger/ H Ensure plant operators are MT, JK 14/8 M
bobcat/ excavator suitably trained and licenced
Fall in holes Implement training and use of
PPE equipment such as high
vis vests and hard hats
Ensure all personnel are
trained on relevant works and
have had a site induction
5. Placing Run over by M Truck drivers to be made MT, JK 14/8 L
concrete in piers concrete pump or aware of site entry
trucks Reverse siren to be used on
concrete pumps and trucks
Relevant personnel to be in
sight of driver at all times
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Spot the Hazard Assess the Risk Fix the Problem Evaluate Results
Identify the What are the hazards Is the risk If the risk is deemed By By Go through the first 3
work task or associated with each associated with unacceptable for the task, what whom? when? steps
activity? activity? the hazard low, will be done to reduce or remove again to ensure risk levels
moderate, the risk? are now at an acceptable
significant or level
high? Revised risk level
6. Installing Manual handling L Use PPE equipment MT, JK 14/8 L
pegs for boards injuries All relevant personnel to be
trained in the use and shown
the correct procedure in using
equipment
Manual handling training
8. Fill slab Hit by equipment M Training in the use of shovels MT, JK 14/8 L
Manual handling and wheelbarrows
injuries PPE equipment – eye
Eye injuries from protection
dust Sun protection including
Sunburn sunscreen, hats and shirts
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Spot the Hazard Assess the Risk Fix the Problem Evaluate Results
Identify the What are the hazards Is the risk If the risk is deemed By By Go through the first 3
work task or associated with each associated with unacceptable for the task, what whom? when? steps
activity? activity? the hazard low, will be done to reduce or remove again to ensure risk levels
moderate, the risk? are now at an acceptable
significant or level
high? Revised risk level
9. Carrying steel Manual handling M Manual handling training MT, JK 14/8 L
injuries
Cuts and abrasions
10. Cutting and Back and shoulder M Wear gloves (PPE) MT, JK 14/8 L
placing steel injuries Training provided in cutting
Cuts and abrasions and placing of steel
from trips and
slipping on steel
Cuts from cut ends
of steel
11. Tying steel Cuts and abrasions M Wear gloves (PPE) MT, JK 14/8 L
Penetrating wounds Bar caps to be installed on all
exposed vertical bars
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Spot the Hazard Assess the Risk Fix the Problem Evaluate Results
Identify the What are the hazards Is the risk If the risk is deemed By By Go through the first 3
work task or associated with each associated with unacceptable for the task, what whom? when? steps
activity? activity? the hazard low, will be done to reduce or remove again to ensure risk levels
moderate, the risk? are now at an acceptable
significant or level
high? Revised risk level
12. Set up of Concrete pump not H Truck drivers to be made MT, JK 14/8 M
concrete pump stable and tipping aware of site entry
over Reverse siren to be used on
concrete pumps and trucks
Relevant personnel to be in
sight of driver at all times
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Deciding on the most suitable Control Measures using the ‘Hierarchy of Control’
Risk rating: Using the Risk Assessment Matrix, the likelihood can be judged as ‘possible’ and the
consequence as ‘minor’. Therefore, the risk is rated as ‘moderate’.
Use the ‘hierarchy of control’ to minimise the risk and establish the most effective controls.
Yes, a guard can be constructed and fitted so that people cannot touch
Engineering controls
the moving belt and pulleys – risk is minimised.
Yes, operators need to be trained to use, and maintain the compressor
Administration controls
safely.
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Learning Activities Section 2
2.1 Hazardous materials include which of the following:
2.2 Write 4 management strategies to control the risks associated with asbestos containing
material.
2.3 Designated personnel to be contacted in case of an emergency, accident, fire or to report a risk
such as identification of ACM are:
Designated safety officers, determined by the enterprise, who have undertaken specific safety
response training
Your co-worker
Managers or other senior personnel
Personnel competent and/or licensed in the safe handling of asbestos
The apprentice
Supervisors
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2.5 If a risk is almost certain to occur and the consequence is major, what would be the risk rating?
Isolation
PPE
Substitution
Engineering control
Elimination
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Section 3 – Plan and prepare for safe work practices
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment is also known as (PPE). Personal protective equipment helps to
protect workers against potential injuries. PPE must be worn according to worksite rules and
regulations.
While the use of PPE is the least effective control because it does not remove the danger, and relies
on the individual to use the PPE effectively, it is necessary to protect workers for many of the tasks
in the construction industry.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comprises a range of clothing and equipment which is worn by
employees, students, contractors or visitors as appropriate to protect or shield their bodies from
workplace hazards. There are many types of PPE that can be considered in categories, based on the
type of protection afforded by the equipment.
Apart from hazard signs and symbols the workplace is likely to have safety signs. The safety signs
should be placed where everyone can see them – their directions are mandatory, which means
people in the workplace MUST do what they indicate.
Safety signage on the construction site helps anyone be aware of any potential dangers or hazards
onsite. Work areas should be isolated to protect not only other workers and people in the vicinity,
but also to protect the work being done.
There are a variety of signage used on any construction worksite, although the common categories
of signs fall into the following:
Mandatory signs
Danger signs
Warning signs
Emergency signs
Fire
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Learning Activities Section 3
3.1 What PPE should you wear to minimise the following hazards?
Hazard PPE
Handling chemicals
Using a chainsaw
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3.4 The sign below is an example of a:
Danger sign
Emergency sign
Mandatory sign
Warning sign
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Hand tools
Non-powered hand tools are available. Axes to wrenches are among the tools available. Misuse and
poor maintenance are the most dangerous aspects of hand tools.
Power tools
When handled incorrectly, power tools can be dangerous. Electric, pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic,
and powder-actuated power tools are among the several types of power tools available.
All tools — not just power tools – should be taught to employees. They should be aware of the
potential dangers as well as the safety steps that may be taken to avoid them.
Operator manuals
Operator manuals are supplied by the manufacturer – they contain information relating to the
technical functions and operations of products. Operating tools and equipment not in accordance
with site procedures and the manufacturer’s specifications, can lead to accidents or injury and
equipment failure.
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Sample Instruction/Operator Manual
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Safety Data Sheets are documents that provide information about product features, storage,
handling, first aid and any other requirements. For each hazardous substance, the following details
are outlined:
Details of the hazardous substance
The impact of this substance on health
How to manage and control the hazard (including safe disposal)
Emergency procedures
Safety requirements
Shelf life of the product
Clean up instructions
All materials considered hazardous or dangerous are required by law to have an SDS. This must be
provided by suppliers or transporters. SDS’s must always be accessible because they are used by
emergency organisations to assist in managing incidents.
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Review the example of the Example of SDS (Safety data sheet) (Provided as supplemtary
document)
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Job safety analysis (JSA)
A JSA is an on-site or task-specific risk assessment completed prior to the start of each activity, or
where high-risk is involved, to identify hazards and manage risks. A JSA includes details of the
activity and associated risks and safety measures that are required.
It is important that the sequence of listed steps reflects the sequence in which the task is actually
completed. If not, sequential dangers or hazards may present themselves without the required
control either being effective or not in place. This could not only result in exposure to the hazard
but could also adversely affect the productivity of the task.
Safe Work Method Statements are required for all tasks. A SWMS is an explanation of all steps that
need to be completed on a job – from arriving on-site, unloading the vehicle, checking the
workplace, carrying out the job, clearing the workplace, loading the vehicle and leaving the site
A sample SWMS document for a general concrete placement project is shown on the following
page.
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Safe Work Method Statement
Company Name: Mitch Constructs Pty Ltd Signed Off: Mitch Taylor
Location: Portsea Date: 21/08/2017
No: 30922
Activity: Concrete placement (general)
Accepted: Yes / No
How will hazards and risks be controlled? (Describe
What are the tasks involved? What are the hazards and risks?
the control measures and how they will be used)
1. Entry to site Entry to unsafe area Report to site office for site induction
Movement of site personnel, vehicles, plant Risk assessment of site conditions
& equipment Training of all employees
2. Unloading equipment Fall from vehicle Manual handling training
Manual handling injuries Wear gloves (PPE)
Slips, trips & falls Unload equipment on a level clear area
3. Setting up equipment Trips & falls Ensure site is clear of all debris and obstructions
Barricade work and fall areas
4. Drilling piers Hit by auger/bobcat/excavator Ensure plant operators are suitably trained and licenced
Fall in holes Implement training and use of PPE equipment such as
high vis vests and hard hats
Ensure all personnel are trained on relevant works and
have had a site induction
5. Placing concrete in piers Run over by concrete pump or trucks Truck drivers to be made aware of site entry
Reverse siren to be used on concrete pumps and trucks
Relevant personnel to be in sight of driver at all times
6. Installing pegs for boards Manual handling injuries Use PPE equipment
All relevant personnel to be trained in the use and
shown the correct procedure in using equipment
Manual handling training
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How will hazards and risks be controlled? (Describe
What are the tasks involved? What are the hazards and risks?
the control measures and how they will be used)
7. Installation of formwork Manual handling injuries Manual handling training
Hit by materials Ensure hands and limbs are out of range
Nail gun injury Personnel to keep others in line of sight
8. Fill slab Hit by equipment Training in the use of shovels and wheelbarrows
Manual handling injuries PPE equipment – eye protection
Eye injuries from dust Sun protection including sunscreen, hats and shirts
Sunburn
9. Carrying steel Manual handling injuries Manual handling training
Cuts and abrasions
10. Cutting and placing steel Back and shoulder injuries Wear gloves (PPE)
Cuts and abrasions from trips and slipping Training provided in cutting and placing of steel
on steel
Cuts from cut ends of steel
11. Tying steel Cuts and abrasions Wear gloves (PPE)
Penetrating wounds Bar caps to be installed on all exposed vertical bars
12. Set up of concrete pump Concrete pump not stable and tipping over Truck drivers to be made aware of site entry
Reverse siren to be used on concrete pumps and trucks
Relevant personnel to be in sight of driver at all times
13. Placing concrete Hit by concrete Ensure no personnel are standing in front of concrete
Manual handling injuries hose
Concrete burns Relevant personnel shown correct posture for shovelling
Sunburn, skin cancer, eye damage Avoid concrete contact with skin – wash skin and
clothing after
Sun protection including sunscreen, hats and shirts
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Learning Activities Section 4
4.1 Describe the type of information contained within an operator manual.
4.3 What are the 3 steps to preparing a JSA? Complete the process below.
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4.4 Matt’s supervisor, Con, has asked him to complete a risk assessment for pouring concrete.
Explain the steps involved in the risk assessment process.
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4.6 Which of the following tools must you never use near asbestos?
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Section 5 – Follow emergency procedures
You should know and understand emergency plans including evacuation and communication
procedures, location of emergency personnel and equipment including how to contact First Aiders,
fire officers, emergency services and other people relevant to the emergency.
All people in the workplace should know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher. They should
also be aware of which extinguisher and is used for each type of fire.
The location of First Aid kits, eye washes, showers and other emergency equipment should be
known to all people in the workplace.
In any emergency situation, different people take on different roles on how to respond. One group
of people are called the Emergency Control Organisation also known as ECO groups. These people
initiate and manage the response of any emergency situation.
You must know the procedures to follow in an emergency and know how to implement them. In an
emergency, correct communication procedures are critical; lives depend on it.
In an emergency evacuation, you must evacuate immediately in accordance with the site’s
emergency procedures – you must directly follow the routes outlined to get to the appropriate exit
point.
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Notifying emergency services
If it is your responsibility to contact the emergency services, dial ‘000,' remain cool, and offer the
following information:
• Your name
• Location and location of the emergency
• Number of people injured
• Types of injuries sustained
• Assistance required
• Any hazards that might exist
• Contact phone number
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Firefighting equipment
Learning how to prevent and fight fires is part of every workers responsibility. It is important for the
safety of every worker on a job to understand the procedures to follow in the event of a fire. Large
construction sites and buildings should have firefighting teams responsible for each floor or the
whole building. The firefighting team must be especially trained staff members who can direct the
evacuation, and firefighting operations, until the fire brigade arrives.
Fire hazards
The three elements necessary before there can be fires are:
Fuel Can be any combustible material, i.e. any solid, liquid or gas that can burn.
Flammable materials are any substances that can be easily ignited and will burn
rapidly
Heat That may start a fire can come from many sources e.g. flames, welding, operations,
grinding, sparks, heat causing friction, electrical equipment, hot exhausts
Oxygen Comes mainly from the air. It may also be generated by chemical reactions. If one
of these three elements is taken away the will be extinguished
Burning off rubbish Site rubbish should be cleared away regularly and no burning off should
take place in accordance with EPA requirements
Electrical fires Due to overload equipment, faulty equipment, faulty wiring etc. All
equipment should be carefully checked, maintained and used correctly
Contractors using Such as plumbers, structural steel workers etc. these contractors must
naked flames ensure that they do not carry out naked flame operations within the vicinity
of stored rubbish, paints, sawdust or any other highly flammable material
Smokers Carelessly disposing of cigarettes, matches etc. butane lighters may also be
a source of ignition and should not be exposed to naked flames or other
situations where ignition could occur
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How to prevent fires
Don’t give them the chance to start
Remove unwanted fuel from the workplace e.g. rubbish and waste materials
Store fuels and combustible materials carefully: use safety carrying and pouring hands
Use only approved electrical fittings, keeping them in good order
Don’t overload electrical circuits
Don’t smoke at the workplace
Take special care if working with flammable liquids or gases
Be careful of oily rags, which can ignite from spontaneous combustion e.g. turps or licensed oil
soaked rags
Avoid dust hazard. Dust is highly flammable that they can explode when mixed with air or when
they are exposed to flame or sparks and can also cause chemical hazards and respiratory
problems. (Note: the best method of suppressing dust on-site is ‘wetting down’.)
Extinguishing fires
Main methods of extinguishing a fire include the following:
The most typical equipment kept on-site to fight fires is fire extinguishers and hose reels. Color-
coded and labelled fire extinguishers are color-coded and labelled based on their contents.
It's critical to use the appropriate extinguisher for the type or class of fire. When used on the wrong
type of fire, the contents of some extinguishers may be ineffective or even deadly. The tables below
show the different classes of fire and the range of fire extinguishers used to combat these fires.
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Classes of fire
Fire classes are categorised according to the type of material that is burning and range from Class A
to Class F.
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Types of extinguishers
Fire extinguishers have a coloured band to denote their contents.
Source:
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Parts of a fire extinguisher
Source:
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Fire blankets
Fire blankets are useful for smothering small fires associated with cooking stoves or other high-risk
electrical appliances. To use a fire blanket:
Pull the tabs downwards to remove the blanket
Shake the blanket open, holding onto the tags
Hold the blanket in front of the body to form a heat shield
If an appliance is on fire – place the blanket over the fire and turn off the source of the flame
If a person’s clothes are on fire – wrap the blanket around the person and roll them on the
ground until the flames are extinguished.
First aid
Acting quickly when an injury occurs at the workplace could sometimes mean the difference
between life and death. First aid is critical to reducing the severity of injuries, especially in the
building and construction industry which is a high-risk work environment.
Information on first aid is a critical element that should be covered in employee inductions – this
includes location of first aid kits. It is also handy to familiarise yourself with basic first aid
procedures such as CPR, that you can apply on the worksite.
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If you are injured at work you must report to the First Aid officer for treatment, have it
recorded in the First Aid Injury Register book and you may then be required to fill in an
incident report.
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Learning Activities Section 5
5.1 What responsibilities do workers have during an emergency? Describe 4.
5.2 Kyle is decanting solvent into a bucket, when he accidently knocks the bottle over in the
chemical storage shed. There is a pool of solvent on the shed floor. What do you think would be the
emergency response procedure?
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5.4 List 4 common causes of fires on sites.
5.5 How can you prevent fires? Write 5 things you can do.
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Panic – don’t think
Warn other people in the building
Arrange for someone to call the fire brigade
Close doors where possible to contain the fire
If it is safe to fight the fire, select the correct type of extinguisher, having others back you up
with additional equipment
Know how to use the extinguisher; be confident and attack the fire energetically
All of the above
5.7 Which class of fire extinguisher can be used for the below fire?
C
F
A
E
Red
Yellow
Black
Oatmeal
White
Blue
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5.10 True or false. Hose reels use water, and are only designed for Class A fires, that is, fires
involving materials such as paper, wood and cardboard.
True
False
Broken arm/limb
Epileptic fits
Eye irritations
Infected wounds
Minor burns/abrasions
Poisoning
Skin irritations
All of the above
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Model Code of Practice: Spray painting and powder coating
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-spray-
painting-and-powder-coating (Supplementary document)
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Learning Activities Record
Unit of competency
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Site:
Learning Activities ☐ ☐
Context detail (Assessor to record)
Learner Name:
Assessor Name:
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Simulated Learning Activities
1.1 Complete the online self-assessment module at
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/students/beyond/Pages/quiz.aspx
Write your name in the field and choose the ‘Building and Construction’ Assessment Module. Then
click ‘begin test’.
When you have satisfactorily answered all questions, you will receive an Award of Attainment. Print
and attach your award to your Learner Activity Workbook, labelled as:
Unit code and title> SLA 1.1> Document title> Your name and date
Learner Name:
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Simulated Learning Activities Record
Unit of competency
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Site:
Learner Name:
Assessor Name:
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Self-Assessment Questionnaire – Apply WHS requirements, policies and
procedures in the construction industry
1. True or false. It is not everyone’s responsibility to ensure they identify and report hazards and
risks in the workplace.
True
False
4. True or false. Typically, if the residual risk is low, then the approval of the department manager
or superintendent is required prior to the job commencing.
True
False
Traffic sign
Emergency sign
Mandatory sign
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Prohibition sign
6. Which of the following general precautions should be observed by power tool users?
All observers should be kept at a safe distance away from the work area
All portable electric tools that are damaged shall be removed from use and tagged "Do Not
Use."
Avoid accidental starting. The worker should not hold a finger on the switch button while
carrying a plugged-in tool.
Be sure to keep good footing and maintain good balance
Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as
blades, bits and cutters
Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges
Never carry a tool by the cord or hose
Never yank the cord or the hose to disconnect it from the receptacle
The proper apparel should be worn. Loose clothing, ties, or jewellery can become caught in
moving parts
Tools should be maintained with care. They should be kept sharp and clean for the best
performance. Follow instructions in the user's manual for lubricating and changing accessories.
All of the above
8. True or false. The location of First Aid kits, eye washes, showers and other emergency
equipment should be known to all people in the workplace.
True
False
9. Which class of fire extinguisher can be used for the below fire?
C
B
F
A
10. True or false. Acting quickly when an injury occurs at the workplace could sometimes mean the
difference between life and death.
True
False
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11. True or false. Every employer should have procedures that ensure a new employee is carefully
and thoroughly inducted into the workplace.
True
False
12. True or false. You not required to notify your regulator of the most serious safety incidents.
True
False
15. True or false. The hierarchy of control is used to determine the current risk and residual risk for
each identified task and hazard.
True
False
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Self-Assessment Record
Unit of competency
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Self-Assessment Questionnaire ☐ ☐
Context detail (Assessor to record)
Learner Name:
Assessor Name:
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Final Learning Participation Outcome Record
Unit of competency
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
The following record must be used to determine readiness for assessment after a Learner has
completed all Learning Activities, Simulated Learning Activities, and the Self-Assessment
Questionnaire, relating to this unit of competency. The overall outcome decision for this Learner
Activity Workbook is to be recorded as either Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
Learning Outcome
S – Satisfactory NS – Not Satisfactory
Learning Task CPCCWHS2001
1. Learning Activities S NS
3. Self-Assessment Questionnaire S NS
Assessor comments:
I hereby certify that the Learning Activities, the Self-Assessment Questionnaire, and Simulated
Learning Activities, are my own work based on my personal study.
I declare that I have spent ______ hours undertaking learning related to this unit of competency.
Learner Name:
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