DEFWHS008 — Apply laser safety procedures
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What an assessment for DEFWHS008 must cover
21 assessable components: 3 elements (10 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 4 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures
- 1.1Interpret notifications of activities that involve the use of lasers
- 1.2Identify class of laser and the hazards inherent in its use
- 1.3Identify and implement organisational policy and procedures related to laser operations
- 1.4Identify laser hazard areas to those likely to encounter them
- 1.5Determine personal protective equipment requirements
2 Apply laser safety procedures
- 2.1Apply and monitor passive laser safety measures
- 2.2Monitor use of PPE
- 2.3Monitor laser application in the workplace
3 Maintain documentation
- 3.1Report laser incidents
- 3.2Maintain records
Performance evidence
- accessing, reading, interpreting and applying information relating to lasers
- planning and preparing for the application of laser safety procedures
- applying and monitoring relevant laser safety measures
- maintaining appropriate documentation
- identifying inspection tools and methods appropriate to the workplace
- applying principles and practices of WHS
- identifying intervention points for advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving
Knowledge evidence
- characteristics of lasers including the types of lasers and the fundamentals of laser operation
- environment in which lasers are used
- relevant Australian and international standards
- report writing techniques
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Questions about assessing DEFWHS008
What does an assessment tool for DEFWHS008 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFWHS008 needs to address all 21 unit components: 3 elements with 10 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 4 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFWHS008?
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Related units
- DEFWHS001 — Identify and monitor radiation hazards
- DEFWHS002 — Develop noise management plans
- DEFWHS003 — Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures
- DEFWHS004 — Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans
- DEFWHS005 — Apply ionising radiation safety procedures
- DEFWHS006 — Develop ionising radiation safety plans
- DEFWHS007 — Work safely with lasers
- DEFWHS009 — Develop laser safety plans
- DEFWHS010 — Identify confined space
- DEFWHS011 — Enter confined space
- DEFWHS012 — Test confined space environment
- DEFWHS013 — Control entry to confined spaces
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