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Learning outcomes
Identify and analyse the properties and effects of common occupational physical hazards;
Identify common occupational physical hazards and related risks and tools for risk quantification;
Identify when further expertise is required and refer appropriately to expert assistance;
Apply the principles of the 'hierarchy of controls' to the control of physical hazards, including communicating effectively to workers about the risks;
Conduct a simple ergonomic assessment using a systems approach to consider risks to workers from equipment, tools, environment and work design factors; and
Interpret the assessment results and develop and effectively communicate appropriate recommendations for risk controls.
Assessment summary
Assessment in this unit includes a hurdle assessment task. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.