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LG-MEMCOR0141A FOLLOW PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY (OH&S) IN WORK ENVIRONMENT
LEARNER’S GUIDE
FOLLOW PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
(OH&S) IN WORK ENVIRONMENT
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HEART TRUST/NATIONAL TRAINING AGENCY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1
Welcome ................................................................................................................... 1
This Competency Unit.................................................................................................... 1
Before You Start ............................................................................................................. 2
Planning Your Learning Programme ............................................................................. 2
Self-Assessment Checklist ............................................................................................. 3
How To Use This Learner’s Guide ................................................................................ 5
Using the Computer and other Resources...................................................................... 6
Method of Assessment.................................................................................................... 6
Element 1: Follow Safe Work Practices .............................................................................. 7
Self-Assessment Checklist ........................................................................................... 17
Element 2: Report Workplace Hazards and Follow Emergency Procedures ................ 19
Self-Assessment Checklist ........................................................................................... 23
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LG-MEMCOR00141A:
FOLLOW PRINCIPLES OF
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY (OH&S) IN WORK
ENVIRONMENT
INTRODUCTION
Welcome
Welcome to the Learner’s Guide for Unit of Competency “Follow Principles of Occupational
Health and Safety (OH&S) in Work Environment”. This is just one of a number of Learner’s
Guides produced for the Metal, Engineering and Maintenance Skills stream of the Metal,
Engineering and Maintenance, and it is designed to guide you, the learner, through a series of
learning processes and activities that will enable you to achieve the specified learning outcomes
for the competency unit.
The content of this guide was developed from the Competency Standard MEMCOR0141A,
which is one of the basic building blocks for the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica
(NVQ-J) certification within the industry. Please refer to your Learner’s Handbook for a
thorough explanation of standards and competencies, and how these relate to the NVQJ
certification.
You are also advised to consult the Competency Standard and assessment instrument for a better
understanding of what is required to master the competency.
This Competency Unit
“Follow Principles of Occupational Health and Safety in Work Environment” addresses the
knowledge and skills requirements for effectively use electrical/electronic measuring devices.
There are two main areas or elements:
Element 1: Follow Safe Work Practices
Element 2: Report Workplace Hazards and Follow Emergency Procedures
As you go through each element, you will find critical information relating to each one. You are
advised to study them carefully so that you will be able to develop the necessary knowledge,
skills and attitudes for using electrical/electronic measuring devices.
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Before you start
Before you start this Learner’s Guide, you need to:
a. Obtain a Learner’s Logbook that you will use to record evidence of your new
skills/competence. As you demonstrate your new skills, record your activities and have your
learning facilitator sign off on them. This will allow you to provide evidence of your
competence when you are being assessed against the competency standard.
b. Ensure that you have access to the facilities and equipment necessary for learning.
c. Ensure that your learning resources are available.
d. Ensure that you are wearing suitable clothing, that tools and equipment are safe, and that the
correct safety equipment is used.
e. Plan your learning programme (see below)
f. Understand how to use this Learner’s Guide (see below)
Planning your learning programme
The self-assessment checklist on the following page will assist you in planning your training
programme as it will help you to think about the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate
competency in this unit. As you go through the checklist you will be able to find out what
elements you have already mastered and which ones you will need to pay more attention to as
you go through the learning process.
To complete the self-assessment checklist, simply read the statements and tick the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’
box. You should do this exercise now.

SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
- Follow Principles of Occupational Health and
Safety (OH&S) in Work Environment
Element 1 Follow Safe Work Practices Yes No
1. I can carry out work safely and in accordance with company

policy and company procedures and legislative requirements ( ) ( )
2. I can undertake housekeeping in accordance with company

procedures ( ) ( )
3. I understand my responsibilities and duties and demonstrate

them in day-to-day actions ( ) ( )
4. I wear personal protective equipment and store them

according to company procedures ( ) ( )
5. I use all equipment and safety devices according to

legislative requirements and company/manufacturer’s
procedures/instructions ( ) ( )
6. I can identify and follow signs/symbols as per instruction ( ) ( )
Element 2 Report Workplace Hazards and Follow

Emergency Procedures Yes No
1. I can identify workplace hazards during the course of

( ) ( )
2. I can demonstrate the means of contacting the appropriate

personnel and emergency services in the event of an
accident ( ) ( )
3. I understand emergency and evacuation procedures and

is able to carry them out when required ( ) ( )

How did you do?
If you ticked all or most of the ‘Yes’ boxes then you might not need to go through the entire
guide. Ask your learning facilitator to assist you in determining the most appropriate action
you should take.
If you ticked a few of the ‘Yes’ boxes or none at all then you should work through all of the
guide, even though some of the material my be familiar to you.
Plan your learning based on your answers. Be sure to involve your learning facilitator in the
planning process.

How to use this Learner’s Guide
This Learner’s Guide is designed to assist you in working and learning at your own pace.
We suggest that you:
• Go through the sections/elements as they are presented (starting at Section 1)
• Check your progress at each checkpoint to ensure that you have understood the material
• Observe the icons and special graphics used throughout this guide to remind you of what you
have to do and to enhance your learning. The icons and their meanings are as follows:
Complete Assessment Exercise

This exercise requires you to think about the knowledge and skills
that you have or will develop in this competency unit.
Definition Box
Words/phases are defined or explained in this box. The
words/phases being explained are in bold print.
Checkpoint
This denotes a brain teaser and is used to check your
understanding of the materials presented. No answers are
provided for the questions asked.
Activity
This denotes something for you to do either alone or with
the assistance of your trainer/supervisor.
Reference
Points you to the reference materials and other support
documents or resources used in compiling the unit content.

• Ask your learning facilitator for help if you have any problems with the interpretation of the
contents, the procedures, or the availability of resources.
• Complete each activity as you come to it. If the activity requires you perform an actual task,
be sure to tell your learning facilitator when you get to that activity so that he/she can make
any arrangements, if necessary.
• Get your learning facilitator to sign and date the Learner Logbook when you have completed
an activity.
• Complete the self-assessment checklist at the end of each section or element.
When you have worked through all elements of the guide, and when you can tick every ‘Yes’
box, you are ready for assessment and should ask your learning facilitator to assist you in making
the arrangements to have your performance assessed.
Using the Computer and Other Resources
Where your activities refer you to the library, computer and Internet resources, ask your learning
facilitator to assist you with locating these resources. If you are getting your training in an
institution, there may be a library and a computer laboratory. If this is not the case, visit the local
library and find out what resources are available.
If you are new to the computer and the Internet, someone in the computer room should be able to
show you how to use these resources.
Please note that in many of your activities you have been referred to information on the Internet.
This is because the Internet has a vast amount of information that can help you in acquiring the
particular competencies. We would like to advise you, however, that we cannot guarantee that
all the sites will be available when you need them. If this happens, ask your learning facilitator
to assist you with locating other sites that have the information you require.
Method of Assessment
Competency will be assessed while you are actually performing the tasks related to this
competency, this may be in a real workplace or a simulated situation that accurately relates to the
work situation. You are advised to consult the associated competency standard and assessment
instrument for further details relating to the assessment strategies.
You may now start your learning. Have fun while you work!

ELEMENT 1: FOLLOW SAFE WORK PRACTICES
LEARNING OUTCOME
As you go through this element you need to ensure that you acquire the required knowledge,
skills and attitude to follow safe work practices. Your learning facilitator is there to assist you
through the various activities. Upon completion of this element you should be able:
1. Carry out work safely in accordance with company policy and company procedures and
legislative requirements
2. Undertake housekeeping in accordance with company procedures
3. Understood and demonstrate responsibilities and duties of employees in day-to-day
actions
4. Wear and store personal protective equipment according to company procedures
5. Use all equipment and safety devices according to legislative requirements and
company/manufacturing’s procedures/instructions
6. Identify and follow safety signs/symbols as per instruction
7. Carry out all manual handling in accordance with legal requirements, company
procedures and National Occupational Health & Safety guidelines
8. Demonstrate Occupational Health & safety Commission guideline
CARRYING OUT WORK SAFELY
Safe working practices should be followed in carrying out all workplace activities. These safety
responsibilities should be applied to:
• Personal protection
• Safe interactive work practices (duty of care)
• Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations
• National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) regulations.
CHEKPOINT:
What areas are safety responsibilities are applied to?

ACTIVITY:
By accessing the Internet, reading textbooks and consulting

appropriate personnel identify the safety responsibilities that
should be applied to the following:
1. Personal protection
2. Safe interactive work practices (duty of care)
3. Occupational health and Safety (OH&S) regulations
4. National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)
regulations
HOUSEKEEPING
The workplace should be maintained in a safe and clean condition, following company
procedures. These procedures are generally applied:
• Before work is carried out

• During work being carried out
• After work is completed
Housekeeping is required for the following:
• Floors
• Work areas
• Machines
• Tools
CHECKPOINT:
• When should housekeeping be undertaken in

accordance with company procedures?
• Where are housekeeping principles applied?

ACTIVITY:
You are required to conduct an interview with a Safety

Officer/Personnel at a company to determine how housekeeping
is undertaken according to that company’s procedures. Share
your findings with your learning facilitator and peers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Workplaces activities that are carried out in accordance with the responsibilities and duties of
employees, include:
• Working safely
• Not endangering others
• Following company and legislative requirements
• Following procedures for handing dangerous substances and so on
All responsibilities and duties should be understood and demonstrated in day to day
actions.
CHECKPOINT:
What are the responsibilities and duties that should be

understood and demonstrated in day to day actions?
ACTIVITY:
Choose two of the responsibilities mentioned above and

describe the principles involved in each.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
All personal protective equipment should be worn and stored according to company procedures.
They may include but not limited to:
• Overalls, safety glasses/goggles, hard hat/cap

• Dust masks/respirators, gum boots
• Ear plugs/muffs
Welding Helmet
Safety Goggles Safety Boots
Safety Gloves
Safety Helmet

Protective Ear Muffin
Protective Clothing
When carrying out workplace activities, all appropriate safety equipment and devices should be
used in accordance with legislative and company/manufacturer’s requirements.
CHECKPOINT:
What are some of the safety equipment and devices that are
used to carry out workplace activities?

ACTIVITY:
Complete an inventory of all the safety equipment and

devices that are needed to perform work activities in your
field of study. Share your results with your peers and
learning facilitator.
USING EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY DEVICES
The appropriate equipment and safety devices for particular workplace tasks and activities
should be selected according to legislative and company/manufacturer’s requirements. The
specification of the appropriate equipment and safety devices depend on the tasks to be
performed. However, this information is usually provided before the task is undertaken.
CHECKPOINT:
Why are equipment and safety devices used according to legislative

and company/manufacturer’s procedures/instructions?
SAFETY SIGNS/SYMBOLYS
Work should be carried in accordance with the information given by safety signs and symbols. It
is important that the signs and symbols should be interpreted correctly before they are applied
during work activities. Signs and symbols can include:


CHECKPOINT:
Identify all signs and symbols inside and outside the workshop.
ACTIVITY:
For each sign identified determine the application/s for the work
to be carried out. Share your results with your peers.
MANUAL HANDLING
Manual handling should be carried out in accordance with the principles laid down by:
• Legislation
• Company procedures
• National Health and safety organizations
Manual handling involves:
• Lifting
• Lowering
• Moving
• Holding
• Restraining any object, animal or person

All these principles involved in manual handling should be done according to the correct
procedures.
CHECKPOINT:
What are the principles involved in manual handling?
ACTIVITY:
Determine the procedures involved in manual lifting by

referring to a practical situation in your area of
specialization. You need to mention all tools, equipment
and specific principles involved. Prepare a report for
your learning facilitator.
OH&S GUIDELINES
All manual handling should be carried out in accordance with:
• Legal requirements
• Company procedures
• National Occupational Health & Safety Commission guidelines
OH&S policies and procedures are developed by management in consultation with the workplace
and consistent with legislative requirements. It is therefore a requirement that correct procedures
are applied to all workplace activities.
CHECKPOINT:
What OH&S Commission guidelines should be demonstrated

when conducting workplace activities?

ACTIVITY:
Access the web site http://www.nswfitc.com.au/a/1887.html and

comment on the recent updates on the OH&S guidelines for safety.
Prepare and submit a report to your learning facilitator.

ARE YOU READY TO PROVE YOUR COMPETENCY?
Now that you have completed this element see if you have fully grasped all the components by
doing the following self-assessment.
Checklist 1 Yes No
1. I know how to carry out work safely in accordance with

company procedures and legislative requirements ( ) ( )
2. I can apply the principles to undertake housekeeping with

company procedures ( ) ( )
3. I understand and can demonstrate responsibilities and duties

in day-to-day actions ( ) ( )
4. I know how to wear and store protective equipment according

to company procedures ( ) ( )
5. I understand how to use all equipment and safety devices

according to legislative requirements and company/
manufacturer’s procedures/instructions ( ) ( )
6. I know how to identify and follow safety signs/symbols as

instruction ( ) ( )
7. I understand how to carry out manual handling in accordance

with legal requirements, company procedure and National
Occupational Health & Safety guidelines ( ) ( )
8. I know how to demonstrate Occupational Health & Safety

Commission guidelines ( ) ( )

Checklist 2 Yes No
1. Work is carried out safely in accordance with company

procedures and legislative requirements ( ) ( )
2. Housekeeping is undertaken in accordance with

company procedures ( ) ( )
3. Responsibilities and duties of employee are understood

and demonstrated in day-to-day actions ( ) ( )
4. Personal protective equipment is worn and stored

according to company procedures ( ) ( )
5. All equipment and safety devices are used according to

legislative requirements and company/manufacturer’s
procedures/instructions ( ) ( )
6. Safety signs/symbols are identified and followed as

per instruction ( ) ( )
7. All manual handling is carried out in accordance

with legal requirements, company procedure and
National Occupational Health & Safety guidelines ( ) ( )
8. Occupational Health and Safety Commission

guidelines are demonstrated ( ) ( )

ELEMENT 2: REPORT WORKPLACE HAZARDS FOLLOW EMERGENCY

PROCEDURES
LEARNING OUTCOME
As you go through this element you need to ensure that you acquire the required knowledge,
skills and attitude to report workplace hazards and follow emergency procedures. Your learning
facilitator is there to assist you through the various activities. Upon completion of this element
you should be able:
1. Identify workplace hazards during the course of work and reported to appropriate person
according to standard operating procedures/factory act
2. Demonstrate means of contacting the appropriate personnel and emergency services in
the event of an accident
3. Understand and carry out emergency and evacuation procedure when required
REPORTING WORKPLACE HAZARDS
All workplace hazards encountered in the course of daily activities should be noted and reported
to the appropriate personnel according to standard operating procedures. Hazards that may be
encountered could include:
• Manual handling
• Hazardous materials and substances
• Noise
• Slips and falls
• Electrical usage, etc.
There are procedures outlined for reporting hazards. One example is as follows:
1. In the event of an accident/injury or hazard/near miss, staff are required to immediately

report the incident to the Head of Division/Branch, School/Area, Department or Centre
and the relevant area Safety and Health Representative.
2. The report must be made by completing the official Incident Report form available from
the area Safety and Health Representative and ensuring that it is countersigned by the
Head of Division/Branch, School/Area, Department or Centre and the relevant area
Safety and Health Representative.
3. The report must be made by completing the official Incident Report form available from
the area Safety and Health Representative and ensuring that it is countersigned by the
Head of Division/Branch, School/Area, Department or Centre and the relevant area
Safety and Health Representative.(iii) This report must be made regardless of whether or
not the staff member who suffered the incident intends to claim Workers’ Compensation.
4. The completed and signed report form must be forwarded immediately to the Director,
Workplace Relations/Work Environment Unit.

CHECKPOINT:
• What are some of the possible hazards that can be

encountered during workplace activities?
• What procedures can be applied reporting hazards?
ACTIVITY:
Apply the procedure given above for the reporting of hazards to a

given situation provided by your learning facilitator. Share your results
with your peers.
CONTACTING APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL
The appropriate personnel or services should be contacted in the event of a range of accidents
including:
• Burns
• Poisons
• Broken limbs
• Eye accidents
• Spills
• Explosions
• Falls
• Electrical accidents
Means of communication with emergency personnel along with procedures and reasons for
adopting standard procedures should also be identified.

CHECKPOINT:
• What means of communication can be used to contact

emergency personnel if hazards occur at the workplace?
• What are the procedures and reasons for adopting standard
procedures when hazards occur?
ACTIVITY:
Develop a feasible plan for effectively communicating with

appropriate persons or services in case of a hazard. Include the
means of communication, response mechanisms and management
of the system. Present details of your plan to your learning
facilitator.
EMERGENCY AND EVACUATION PROCEDURE
If an emergency occurs, emergency procedures should be followed. These procedures may

include but limited to the isolation of the following equipment as appropriate:
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Hydraulic
• Pneumatic
• Emergency
• Steam and water
• Oxy fuel
It is important that the evacuation procedures of a company is described and understood clearly
by the workers in an effort to ensure that evacuation occurs smoothly and safely.

CHECKPOINT
List some equipment that should be isolated during emergency

procedures.
ACTIVITY:
Design an evacuation procedure for a company of your choice

that could be used during an emergency.

ARE YOU READY TO PROVE YOUR COMPETENCY?
Now that you have completed this element see if you have fully grasped all the components by
doing the following self-assessment.
Checklist 1 Yes No
1. I know how to identify work place hazards during the

course of work and report to appropriate to persons
according to standard operating procedures/factory act ( ) ( )
2. I understand how to demonstrate means of contacting the

appropriate personnel and emergency services in the event
of an accident ( ) ( )
3. I understand and can carry out emergency and

evacuation procedure ( ) ( )
Checklist 2 Yes No
1. Workplace hazards are identified during the course

of work and report to appropriate person according to
standard operating procedures/factory act ( ) ( )
2. Means of contacting the appropriate personnel and

emergency services in the event of an accident is
demonstrated ( ) ( )
3. Emergency and evacuation procedure are understood

and carried out when required ( ) ( )

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LG-MEMCOR0141A FOLLOW PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY (OH&S) IN WORK ENVIRONMENT

HEART TRUST/NATIONAL TRAINING AGENCY

Learning Management Services Department

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Element 1: Follow Safe Work Practices .............................................................................. 7

Self-Assessment Checklist ........................................................................................... 17

Element 2: Report Workplace Hazards and Follow Emergency Procedures ................ 19

Self-Assessment Checklist ........................................................................................... 23

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This Competency Unit

Element 1: Follow Safe Work Practices

Element 2: Report Workplace Hazards and Follow Emergency Procedures

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Before you start

Before you start this Learner’s Guide, you need to:

c. Ensure that your learning resources are available.

e. Plan your learning programme (see below)

f. Understand how to use this Learner’s Guide (see below)

Planning your learning programme

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Element 1 Follow Safe Work Practices Yes No

1. I can carry out work safely and in accordance with company

2. I can undertake housekeeping in accordance with company

3. I understand my responsibilities and duties and demonstrate

4. I wear personal protective equipment and store them

5. I use all equipment and safety devices according to

6. I can identify and follow signs/symbols as per instruction ( ) ( )

Element 2 Report Workplace Hazards and Follow

1. I can identify workplace hazards during the course of

2. I can demonstrate the means of contacting the appropriate

3. I understand emergency and evacuation procedures and

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How did you do?

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How to use this Learner’s Guide

We suggest that you:

• Go through the sections/elements as they are presented (starting at Section 1)

Complete Assessment Exercise

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• Complete the self-assessment checklist at the end of each section or element.

Using the Computer and Other Resources

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ELEMENT 1: FOLLOW SAFE WORK PRACTICES

CARRYING OUT WORK SAFELY

What areas are safety responsibilities are applied to?

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By accessing the Internet, reading textbooks and consulting

• Before work is carried out

Housekeeping is required for the following:

• When should housekeeping be undertaken in

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You are required to conduct an interview with a Safety

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

What are the responsibilities and duties that should be

Choose two of the responsibilities mentioned above and

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Overalls, safety glasses/goggles, hard hat/cap

Safety Goggles Safety Boots

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Protective Ear Muffin

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Complete an inventory of all the safety equipment and

OH&S

OH&S