MARF041 — Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)

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What an assessment for MARF041 must cover

70 assessable components: 6 elements (25 performance criteria), 15 performance evidence and 30 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 conduct work safely

1.1Individual rights and responsibilities onboard a vessel are interpreted and fulfilled
1.2Work is planned in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and SMS requirements
1.3Work is carried out according to established performance standards
1.4Hazards are identified as part of work planning and work processes
1.5Identified hazards are addressed prior to starting work
1.6Inadequacies in control measures are reported according to the SMS
1.7Incidents and injuries are reported according to organisational procedures
1.8WHS/OHS housekeeping is undertaken in own work area

2 Contribute to WHS/OHS participation processes

2.1WHS/OHS representatives and committees are supported to undertake their roles and responsibilities
2.2WHS/OHS issues are raised according to organisational procedures
2.3Contributions to WHS/OHS meetings, vessel inspections or other consultative activities are provided in a constructive manner to improve safety

3 Contribute to hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities

3.1Vessel is checked for hazards using itemised checklists according to the SMS
3.2Identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls are reported according to the SMS
3.3Contributions to risk assessments are made
3.4Input is provided to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control
3.5Where relevant, procedures and precautions for entry into pump room, fuel tanks or other confined spaces on a vessel are correctly followed
3.6Fatigue management methods are used to ensure fitness for duties

4 Contribute to effective communication and human relationships onboard ship

4.1Communication with individuals onboard vessel is clear and effective at all times
4.2Standards of work and behaviour are observed at all times in accordance with workplace procedures

5 Participate in controlling WHS/OHS emergency situations

5.1Scale of the emergency situation is correctly recognised
5.2Prompt, accurate and clear information is given on raising alarm
5.3Initial action is taken to control/confine emergency according to organisational procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency
5.4Emergency response procedures are implemented

6 Complete WHS/OHS records

6.1WHS/OHS records for vessel are correctly completed
6.2Legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease are followed

Performance evidence

applying the hierarchy of risk control, including the preferred order of risk control measures from most to least preferred
communicating with crew and others, as appropriate, about work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) matters
conforming to established emergency response procedures for initial and follow-up actions
identifying and checking hazards relating to personal safety
identifying WHS/OHS training needs of crew
interpreting and following information on WHS/OHS legislation, safety management system (SMS), organisational procedures, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), charts, lists, and other applicable reference documents
investigating incidents according to organisational procedures
keeping accurate records/minutes of discussions with consultation forums on WHS/OHS matters
keeping records for monitoring the effectiveness of practices and procedures with respect to the safety of the vessel
maintaining incident records according to standard workplace procedures
obtaining results of safety audits according to organisational procedures
participating in consultation forums
participating in safety drills
reporting and documenting the processes and outcomes of WHS/OHS requirements
scheduling meetings with the relevant consultation forums to discuss WHS/OHS matters.

Knowledge evidence

applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards
basic awareness of the impact of mental health on crew health and wellbeing
dangers of drug and alcohol abuse
difference between hazards (something or a source or situation with the potential to harm life or health) and risks (chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage)
emergency situations, contingency plans and procedures for responding to emergencies situations, including: collision, fire, foundering, ingress of water into the ship, oil or chemical spill, master incapacitated, person overboard
fatigue management and the importance of adequate rest, including the effects of: changes to schedules, environmental stressors in and outside of the ship, physical stressors, schedules and the circadian rhythm on fatigue, sleep
fundamental teamworking principles and practices, including conflict resolution
handling and stowage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful substances and liquids
hazard identification procedures, including vessel inspections and review of WHS/OHS data
hierarchy of risk control measures and its application
importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ships
international measures for accident prevention at sea, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions
legal rights and responsibilities of management, crew and others, as appropriate
location and use of firefighting equipment
location of escape routes
nature of common hazards, including chemicals, bodily fluids, noise, manual handling, work postures, underfoot hazards and moving parts of machinery
organisation-specific information, including: designated person for raising WHS/OHS issues, including health and wellbeing; hazards of the particular work environment; organisation and work procedures particularly those related to performance of own work; specific hazards and risk control, including: incidents and injuries, reporting of hazards, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency response, WHS/OHS issue resolution and consultation
potential emergency situations, alarms and signals, and required response
PPE requirements, including correct use, storage and maintenance
precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment, including fundamental knowledge of: complexity and diversity of marine environment, effects of operational and accidental pollution, environmental protection procedures, impact of shipping on the marine environment
principles of basic risk assessment
principles of, and barriers to, effective communications between individuals and teams onboard a ship
purpose of safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)
roles and responsibilities of: employees, supervisors and managers in the organisation; safety representatives and committees
social responsibilities, employment conditions, individual rights and individual responsibilities
sources of WHS/OHS information
specific hazards, such as sharps and radiation
standard emergency signals, alarms and required responses, including: drills, muster lists, muster stations
value of training and drills
WHS/OHS records, including: accident reports, hazard reports, incident reports, injury reports.

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What does an assessment tool for MARF041 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARF041 needs to address all 70 unit components: 6 elements with 25 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 30 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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