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Level 1
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
Version 10
497 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify and describe legislative rights and responsibilities for workplace health and safety; describe the systems approach to workplace health and safety; explain how risks and hazards are defined in the HSWA.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Level 2
Apply safe work practices in the workplace
Version 6
17593 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify the principles of workplace safety in a given workplace and demonstrate safe work practices in a specific workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Describe hazard identification and control, and apply risk assessment procedures under supervision in the workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 17602 were replaced by unit standard 30265.
25046 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is aimed at people who require basic knowledge in hazard identification and will be applying risk assessment procedures under supervision. People credited with this unit standard are able to: outline hazards that have potential to harm workers and organisations; outline legal requirements for hazard control; describe hazard control methods; and identify hazards and apply risk assessment procedures under supervision in a specific workplace.
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Level 3
Handle and store hazardous substances in the workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 8 This unit standard, unit standard 21467 and unit standard 25048 were replaced by unit standard 31293.
11961 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people who handle and store hazardous substances in the workplace. These people are not Hazardous Substances Approved Handlers. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of handling and storage of hazardous substances, and handle and store hazardous substances in the workplace.
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe manual handling practices in the workplace
Version 9
17459 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is for people who require basic knowledge and skills for the manual handling of goods in the workplace. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of types of manual handling risks; describe injury risk reduction measures for manual handling; use safe manual handling practices with mechanical aids; and use safe manual handling practices without mechanical aids.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of working safely in extremes of temperature
Version 6
17585 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe how the human body regulates temperature; explain methods of assessing the thermal environment and heat strain; describe methods that eliminate, isolate, or control the hazard of heat and cold stress; plan for a job in hot and cold environments.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety in the workplace
Version 7
17586 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of electrical accidents on humans and property; demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices with electrical equipment in relation to the prevention of electrical accidents; and explain the correct response to electrical accidents and injuries.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Apply for, accept, and carry out work according to a work permit in the workplace
Version 6
17588 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain the types of work permits, the roles of those involved in the work permit system, and the requirements for receiving a work permit; explain the preparatory requirements when applying for a work permit; accept a work permit and undertake work under the permit; and describe and carry out the controls and actions to be taken at the end of a work period or upon the completion of work.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Issue worksite specific work permits
Version 7
17590 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain work permit procedures and requirements; ensure the need for a work permit is properly identified and the worksite is prepared accordingly; issue a work permit; monitor and close the work permit; and audit work permits.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention and management of Discomfort, Pain and Injury (DPI) in the workplace
Version 7
17591 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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This unit standard is for people involved in the prevention and management of DPI in the workplace. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe what is meant by DPI; outline the groups of contributory factors and how they combine to result DPI; describe contributory factors individuals and workplaces need to consider when preventing and managing DPI; and outline measures used to manage the risks to staff experiencing DPI.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace
Version 6
17592 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the structure and function of the spine; identify the risk factors for occupational back injury; identify back care techniques; and identify workplace control measures to reduce the risk of back injury.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of hearing conservation in the workplace
Version 6
17594 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the mechanism of hearing, and the causes of hearing impairment; how sound intensity is measured, the hearing comfort zone, and the effects of noise on the hearing mechanism; types of, and the benefits of using, hearing protection equipment; and workplace hearing protection programme requirements.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of safety observer responsibilities in the workplace
Version 6
17596 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify: criteria where the Safety Observer is required to control, monitor and maintain safety for activity; hazardous environments and activities requiring safety observer control; the safety observer responsibilities; and emergency response measures.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Explain safe work practices for working at heights
Version 7
17600 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain the legislative requirements associated with working at heights, and the systems suitable for working at heights.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 7 This unit standard and unit standard 25046 were replaced by unit standard 30265.
17602 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe hazards that may harm workers, the work environment, and organisations; explain health and safety requirements for hazard control; describe hazard control methods; and identify hazards and apply risk assessment procedures.
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace
Version 6
18408 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of evacuation requirements for a particular workplace or site; and explain the duties of a Fire and Emergency Warden.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined spaces
Version 9
18426 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people working in confined spaces. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of confined spaces, and their permit notification and implementation requirements; identify control measures to eliminate, isolate, and minimise the risk of hazards in confined spaces; demonstrate knowledge of monitoring and confined space testing requirements; and describe the responsibilities and duties of people entering confined spaces or conducting observation duties for confined spaces.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Undertake job safety analysis
Version 5
19522 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are, for a specified job, able to: prepare a work method statement; and undertake a job safety analysis.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996 relevant to approved handlers
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 18412 were replaced by unit standard 31291.
20645 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard will be able to describe: the purpose and principles of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act) in terms of hazardous substances; the classification of hazards based on adverse effects of each class of hazard in relation to the HSNO Act; the enforcement and compliance regime for hazardous substances and new organisms in terms of hazardous substances; the requirements for controlling hazardous substances; and the procedures to adopt in an emergency involving hazardous substances in accordance with organisational requirements.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of safe storage and handling of hazardous substances in the workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 31290.
20733 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate knowledge of: technical vocabulary and documentation for hazardous substances; the properties and effects of hazardous substances; precautions relating to the storage and handling of hazardous substances in the workplace; and responsibilities relating to the safe storage and handling of hazardous substances.
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of sleep and sleep management in relation to work performance
Version 4
21337 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: sleep and sleep debt; the circadian rhythm and the body clock; and methods to improve quality of sleep.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Store and handle workplace chemicals
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard, unit standard 11961 and unit standard 25048 were replaced by unit standard 31293.
21467 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of workplace chemicals, store and handle workplace chemicals, and demonstrate knowledge of procedures relating to workplace chemical spills.
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and alcohol-related problems in the workplace
Version 6
22316 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people who work in drug and alcohol prevention programmes in the workplace. They do not hold a management role but are carrying out these duties in addition to their everyday work role. People credited with this unit standard are able to: define drug classifications, offences and penalties in terms of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975; describe the behaviour and protocols that are used when dealing with individuals under the influence of drugs; and describe how workers with drug and alcohol related problems are managed in an organisation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Prepare a workplace health and safety improvement plan using data analysis and productivity measures
Version 4
25042 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is designed for health and safety practitioners and representatives who need to understand and explain the productivity benefits of a safe workplace. People credited with this unit standard are able to identify the impact of workplace injuries in terms of cost; explain the seven drivers of productivity and their application to workplace health and safety; use records to identify workplace patterns of injury and hazard; and prepare a health and safety improvement plan.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Lockout and reinstate machinery in the workplace
Version 5
25043 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is intended as a basic training platform for people operating machinery under supervision across a range of industries. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of machinery lockout and reinstatement; lockout machinery; and reinstate machinery.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Wear and operate compressed air breathing apparatus in the workplace
Version 4
25044 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the safe operation of a compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA); prepare, test, and recommission CABA equipment; wear and monitor a CABA; and implement emergency procedures.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Employ height safety equipment in the workplace
Version 5
25045 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is aimed at people who require basic knowledge and skills of height safety equipment. People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify the common types of height safety equipment employed on height work in the workplace; identify suitable height work equipment; identify suitable anchor points for fall and arrest systems; employ height safety equipment in a workplace environment; and plan rescue techniques and emergency procedures for working at height in the workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Handle dangerous and hazardous goods in a specific workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 11961 and unit standard 21467 were replaced by unit standard 31293.
25048 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for a specific workplace: identify and classify dangerous and hazardous goods and identify handling procedures; demonstrate knowledge of handling dangerous goods; select handling and storage techniques; handle dangerous goods; and demonstrate knowledge of handling dangerous goods.
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Perform urine specimen collection in the workplace for drug testing
Version 3
25458 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is aimed at people who are required to understand the process of collecting urine specimen for drug testing. People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare donors for urine specimen collection at point of collection, and collect and dispatch donor''s urine specimen for drug testing.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Operate an atmospheric testing device to determine a suitable atmosphere exists to work safely
Version 5
25510 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of atmospheric testing in potentially hazardous environments; conduct atmospheric tests; and interpret and respond to atmospheric testing results.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace
Version 2 This standard replaced unit standard 20198.
29315 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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The purpose of this standard is for representatives to explain and demonstrate the overall role and functions of a Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace. Representatives awarded with this standard will be able to: . Explain the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its Regulations; . Explain the role of a Health and Safety Representative as an advocate for workers; . Identify the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand towards the Health and Safety Representative; . Describe the risk management process and the importance of communication with workers and management; . Describe the purpose, procedures and obligations applicable to a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN); and . Describe the rights and process for ceasing unsafe work.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Describe duties, rights, representation and the regulator in terms of New Zealand health and safety legislation
Version 2
30264 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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The purpose of this standard is for learners to provide an operational understanding of current New Zealand health and safety legislation. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe key health and safety legislation, documentation that supports health and safety at work and the role of the health and safety regulator; describe key duties and the application of those duties in the workplace in accordance health and safety legislation; and describe key roles in terms of worker participation and engagement in relation to the HSWA.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 17602 and unit standard 25046.
30265 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the principles of health and safety risk assessment; and apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry good practice.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety culture and practices
Version 2
30266 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe healthy and safe practices in a workplace; describe reporting and documentation requirements in terms of workplace health and safety; describe the communication process in terms of health and safety practices in a workplace setting; and describe workplace health and safety culture.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Describe the role and function of a health and safety committee in a New Zealand workplace
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19340.
30433 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this standard will be able to describe the role and function of a health and safety committee in a New Zealand workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Perform oral fluid specimen collection in the workplace for drug testing
Version 1
32327 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare donor for oral fluid specimen collection in the workplace; and collect and dispatch donor''s oral fluid specimen(s) to the laboratory for drug testing.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Level 4
Implement a health and safety plan for a workplace
Version 6
15189 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people who need to understand health and safety regulations and apply a prepared health and safety plan to a particular workplace. People credited with this unit standard are able to identify workplace responsibilities arising out of health and safety legislation; apply a health and safety plan for a specified workplace; report an accident and an occurrence of serious harm in a specified workplace; and prepare to manage emergencies in a specified workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Monitor, control and audit work permit systems
Version 6
17589 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify work permit procedures and requirements; monitor and control worksite preparation; monitor and control work permits; and audit work permits.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Explain health and safety management requirements for contractors working on site
Version 6
17595 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify the legislative and organisational health and safety requirements for engaging contractors to perform work on site; explain how to manage the use of contractors on site to ensure compliance with legislative and organisational health and safety requirements; and explain contractor health and safety performance review requirements.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Plan a confined space entry
Version 7
17599 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is for experienced people who are required to work safely in confined spaces. People credited with this unit standard are able to identify hazards and controls within confined spaces; develop an emergency procedure plan for a confined space; and complete documentation required for confined space entry.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation
Version 6
17601 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain why workplace accidents need to be reported and investigated; explain the concepts of multiple causation and root-cause analysis; detail an incident investigation process using a hypothetical incident; and produce an incident investigation report based on a documented incident.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Manage hazard identification and control on plant and machinery
Version 7
18410 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe hazards associated with plant and machinery in the workplace; legislative requirements for machinery and plant hazard control; methods of controlling machine hazards with specific reference to types of machine guards and their application; and to identify hazards on a selected item of site plant or machinery; and to develop plant or machinery hazard management plans.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Explain organisational injury management procedures
Version 6
18411 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard will be able to explain: the requirements of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (AC Act) in relation to work related injuries and illnesses; workplace early reporting and intervention requirements in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements; and to describe the claim lodgement and rehabilitation process in terms of legislative and organisational requirements.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Explain the requirements of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 20645 were replaced by unit standard 31291.
18412 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are be able to: describe the purpose and principles of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act); identify duties and responsibilities for dealing with hazardous substances and new organisms management; describe the application process to import, manufacture, or contain hazardous substances, and import or release new organisms; explain the requirements for controlling hazardous substances and new organisms; describe the enforcement and compliance regime for requirements of the HSNO Act; and describe the role and responsibilities of EPA and enforcement officers for hazardous substances emergencies.
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Explain the establishment and operation of a workplace health and safety committee
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 30433.
19340 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the importance of employee and employer participation, consultation, and involvement in effectively managing health and safety; demonstrate knowledge of the types, and roles of, health and safety committees; demonstrate knowledge of the establishment of a health and safety committee; explain how to prepare for a health and safety committee meeting; and explain how to document and report meeting outcomes.
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies in the workplace
Version 7
19341 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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This unit standard is for people who are participating in HAZOP studies in the workplace. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the features and use of HAZOP studies; how HAZOP studies are applied; hazard analysis; and how decision making resulting from HAZOP studies and hazard analysis is applied, in the workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA)
Version 6
19521 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the intention and coverage of the HSWA; demonstrate knowledge of duties and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace; outline the legally required health and safety systems in the workplace; and demonstrate knowledge of the administration and enforcement requirements of the HSWA.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the health and safety representative in the workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 29315.
20198 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: define the role of the health and safety representative in the workplace; identify the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act 1992; outline the functions of hazard management under the HSE Act; identify the training requirements for hazard management under the HSE Act; identify the requirements for dealing with emergencies; identify the requirements for reporting, recording and investigating injury and incidents; and identify the requirements for rehabilitation under the Accident Compensation (AC) Act 2001.
Standard-setting body:
Perform urine drug screening in the workplace
Version 3
25511 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is aimed at people who are required to understand and carry out the process of on-site drug screening in the workplace. People credited with this unit standard are able to: - describe quality control for on-site urine integrity testing and drug screening; - perform on-site quality control procedures, urine integrity testing and drug screening and document results; and - Interpret and explain on-site urine quality control tests, integrity test results and drug screen results, and possible actions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Perform oral fluid drug screening in the workplace
Version 1
32328 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe quality control and quality assurance requirements for on-site oral fluid integrity checks and drug screening in the workplace; . perform on-site quality control procedures, oral fluid integrity checks and drug screening, and document results; and . interpret and explain on-site oral fluid quality control tests, integrity checks and drug screen results, and possible actions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Develop and implement a hazard management system for a selected business operation
Version 9
5616 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people working with health and safety professionals to develop and implement a hazard management system. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe a hazard management system; develop and implement a hazard identification programme; assess hazards and risks; develop and implement hazard controls; and describe systems for monitoring hazards, and monitor a hazard management system, for a selected business operation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Conduct an occupational health and safety management systems audit for a selected business operation
Version 10
5619 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is for people who are working with health and safety professionals to undertake an occupational health and safety audit. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand occupational health and safety management standards; plan an occupational health and safety management systems audit; conduct an occupational health and safety management systems audit; and document and report results of an occupational health and safety management systems audit, for a selected business operation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Develop occupational safety and health recommendations for improving ergonomic conditions
Version 8
6575 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify conflicting criteria; adopt professional practice standards in compiling recommendations; demonstrate optimal ergonomic conditions to the client; conduct tests to advance the ergonomics recommendations; and document and report recommendations.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Level 5
Maintain standards of practice in an occupational health and safety practice
Version 8
5618 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify, interpret, explain, and apply relevant legislation; and maintain currency of information and techniques through education and networking.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Develop an occupational safety and health proposal for an ergonomics project
Version 8
6988 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify the client''s needs; define the project''s aims and strategy; and validate and document the proposal.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Level 6
Lead a Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study in the workplace
Version 4
27243 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is for people who lead HAZOP studies in the workplace. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the technical requirements for leading a HAZOP study; analyse the preparation requirements for a HAZOP study; and lead a HAZOP study, in the workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Develop systems for occupational health and safety management practice
Version 8
5615 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify and assess systems; determine aspects of systems needing development; and develop strategies for improvements.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Facilitate hazard management in an occupational health and safety practice
Version 8
5617 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to undertake an investigation to identify hazards; prioritise hazards; employ a range of controls; and monitor the hazard management system.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Evaluate occupational health and safety standards and practice
Version 8
5620 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan a health and safety management systems audit; conduct a health and safety management systems audit; and document and report results.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Plan and evaluate programmes to promote occupational health and safety practice
Version 8
5621 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify and access sources of information; analyse information; develop programme strategies to reduce the incidence and severity of work-related injury and illness; evaluate actions and programme; and identify and locate resources adequate for the programme.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 121
Standard-setting body:
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Data as at 2024-04-23 23:01:10.73