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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2)SAMPLE

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3Coastal ConstructionCoastal Construction is a fictional construction company developed by Coast Wide Training Solutions specifically for this course. Throughout your learning, you can refer to this website for ideas and to access information and resources that will assist you with the completion of learning activities and assessment tasks. To access the website, go to Coastal Construction’s website, and use the password CoastwideF250! to enter the site. Resources associated with the business Coastal Construction can be found under the ‘Resources’ tab. Look around the website to see what a construction business website may contain. SAMPLE

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Topic 1 - Introduction to Work Health and SafetyBy the end of this topic, the student should be able to:• Understand what is, and what is not, construction work.• Identify key legislative and regulatory instruments for working in construction.• Identify those who hold a duty of care in relation to construction work, and explain, their rights and responsibilities.SAMPLE

What is Construction Work?Construction can include:• Any installation or testing carried out in connection with any of the above activities.• The removal of any product or waste resulting from demolition. • The prefabrication or testing of elements, at a place specifically established for the construction work, for use in construction work.• The assembly of prefabricated elements to form a structure, or the disassembly of prefabricated elements forming part of a structure. • The installation, testing or maintenance of an essential service in relation to a structure. • Any work connected with an excavation. • Any work connected with any preparatory work or site preparation. • An activity referred to in the above definition, carried out on, under or near water including work on buoys and obstructions to navigation.8SAMPLE

What is NOT Construction Work?Construction work does not include any of the following:• Planning and design activities carried out prior to commencing the work.• The manufacture of plant.• The prefabrication of elements, other than at a place specifically established for the construction work, for use in the construction work.• The construction or assembly of a structure that, once constructed or assembled, is intended to be transported to another place.• Testing, maintenance or repair work of a minor nature carried out in connection with a structure.• Mining or the exploration for or extraction of minerals. 9SAMPLE

Duty of CareIn order to deliver on your legislative requirements, you must under no circumstance undertake any activity you are unsure about, or you haven’t been trained on. If you do not feel comfortable completing an activity it is your responsibility to seek out that information and speak to your supervisor. You have the right to:• A safe and secure workplace.• Know the dangers of your work.• Raise your concerns about WHS.14SAMPLE

Topic 2 - Hazards and Risk ManagementBy the end of this topic, the student should be able to:• Understand and apply the Risk Management Procedure.• Identify common construction hazards and suggest measures for controlling associated risks.• Identify common safety signs, symbols and tags used in construction.• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment and understand their purpose in safety.SAMPLE

18Identifying Hazards in the WorkplaceIdentifying hazards in the workplace involves finding things and situations that could potentially cause harm to people. Hazards generally arise from the following aspects of work and interaction:• Physical work environment.• Equipment, materials and substances used.• Work tasks and how they are performed.• Work design and management.SAMPLE

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High Risk Work LicenceUnder WHS Regulations you, as a worker, must have a licence before a PCBU can direct you to undertake high risk work. You must have the right high risk work licence (HRWL) and be over the age of 18 to perform high risk work. As a high risk work licence holder you must: • Only carry out high risk work you have a licence for.• Comply with any conditions imposed on your licence. • Keep your licence with you for inspection.• Tell your WHS Regulator you have changed address within 14 days of moving. • Tell your WHS Regulator if you lose your licence document, or it gets stolen or destroyed. • Return your licence to your WHS Regulator if they ask you to.A HRWL is valid for five years and are generally valid across Australia. 27SAMPLE

Residual RiskThe residual risk is the amount of risk or danger that remains after risk controls have been implemented.• If the level of risk is below the acceptable level of risk, then you do nothing – the management needs to formally accept those risks.• If the level of risk is above the acceptable level of risk, then you need to find out some new (and better) ways to mitigate those risks – that also means you’ll need to reassess the residual risks.• If the level of risks is above the acceptable level of risk, and the costs of decreasing such risks would be higher than the impact itself, than you need to propose to the management to accept these high risks.42SAMPLE

Signs and SymbolsMandatory SignsProhibited SignsDanger SignsWarning SignsEmergency Information SignsSAMPLE

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Topic 3 - WHS In the WorkplaceBy the end of this topic, the student should be able to:• Identify and articulate safe work procedures that mut be followed when working.• Understand the roles and responsibilities of key WHS personnel.• Identify WHS reporting and record keeping procedures and associated documentation.SAMPLE

WHS Policies & ProceduresYour organisation will have a range of instructions, policies and procedures that support safe work practices. These should be available at each work location and may be accessible digitally. Policies and procedures will generally include:• Emergency procedures such as firefighting, first aid and evacuation.• Handling hazardous materials.• Standard operating procedures.• Personal protective clothing and equipment.• Safely using tools and equipment.• Operating machinery safely.• Identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks.59SAMPLE

Site Induction/Toolbox Talks67A site induction is a meeting conducted by the supervisor and is an opportunity for the team to discuss the work to be conducted and any site-specific information. Site inductions provide information, training, and awareness about the potential hazards, safety procedures, and site-specific rules. When moving around your work site you need to be aware of the specific rules governing various vehicles, pedestrians, signage, restricted areas, and emergency procedures. You should gain access to a site plan and familiarise yourself with the main locations, access routes and restricted zones. Any areas barricaded off on site must not be entered without permission. SAMPLE

Emergency Information Panels (EIP)An Emergency Information Panel (EIP) is a placard that includes warning and emergency information on dangerous goods. Information on an EIP includes:• Name of the dangerous material.• UN number.• Hazard class.• HAZCHEM code.• Manufacturer contact details.• Emergency information.84SAMPLE

ReportingIt is important that you know the procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries. Knowing these procedures will ensure that you are able to follow them each time you need to make a report.• Hazard Reporting.• Fault Reporting.• Incident/Injury Notification.• Notifiable Incidents.93SAMPLE

Topic 4 - Incidents and EmergenciesBy the end of this topic, the student should be able to:• Understand the difference between an emergency and an accident.• Describe common construction incidents that have the potential to cause harm to persons and property.• Respond appropriately to work site emergencies including fire and accessing first aid.SAMPLE

Chemical SpillDangerous chemical spills in a construction site may be caused by the unsafe handling of chemicals, improper chemical storage, improper chemical disposal, or toxic black smoke or release of harmful gases, liquid and vapours from plant failure or collision. This can result in skin irritation or injury. It can also result in fires or explosions if the chemical reacts with another substance. 97SAMPLE

Structural CollapseStructural collapse differs from demolition in that a collapse is unplanned. This means there are no safety measures in place as opposed to when demolition is occurring. If a structure collapses on a construction site, it exposes everyone to a high risk for injury. There is also the possibility of it hitting other structures and causing further collapse. 103SAMPLE

Vehicle or Mobile Plant AccidentVehicle or mobile plant accidents include:• The operator crashing into something.• The operator hitting someone.• The vehicle or mobile plant malfunctioning.• The vehicle or mobile plant falling into an excavation.107SAMPLE

First Aid ResourcesA workplace must provide first aid resources for its employees. These resources depend on the nature of the work and should include at the least:• First aid kits.• Automated External Defibrillator (AED).118SAMPLE

119Procedures for Accessing First AidSteps ActionsAssess the injured person.Conduct DRS ABCD: Check for Danger and control any hazards. Check for a Response. Send for help. Check the casualties:o Airway and unblock if required.o Breathing.o Circulation by checking for a pulse. Defibrillate if they are not responsive and do not have a pulse.Sanitise your hands.Make sure your hands are clean before touching any of the first aid resources. Wash thoroughly with soap and water if possible.Gather the resources.Identify which first aid resources you will need and get them from the first aid area. If the injured person is able to walk, just bring them to the first aid area with you.Apply first aid.Use your basic first aid knowledge to address the injury.Reporting.Complete an incident report including a description of the first aid required. List all the resources you used to apply first aid.SAMPLE

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