SIFCWHS001 — Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium

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What an assessment for SIFCWHS001 must cover

74 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 54 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 Assess risk and identify unacceptable risk in cemetery and crematorium.

1.1Conduct a risk assessment of potential hazards in the cemetery or crematorium.
1.2Evaluate and determine consequence if a confined space is present.
1.3Consider and determine likelihood of hazard exposure.
1.4Identify and source criteria for acceptability or unacceptability of the risk.
1.5Evaluate risk against criteria to identify if it warrants ‘unacceptable risk’ status and action or refer to appropriate party as required.

2 Identify confined space hazards in cemetery and crematorium.

2.1Clearly identify actual and potential confined spaces through review of the nature of the space and its characteristics.
2.2Analyse work area conditions to identify or recognise potential confined space hazards in the workplace.
2.3Access and analyse information on existing risk control practices and use as appropriate.
2.4Recognise type and scope of unresolved confined space hazards and their likely impact.

3 Identify, analyse and implement risk treatments for an identified confined space.

3.1Identify and consider all possible risk treatment options.
3.2Identify feasible options by preliminary analysis and consideration of possible options.
3.3Analyse feasible risk treatment options and identify resource requirements.
3.4Select most appropriate action for dealing with the risk.
3.5Plan and prepare for risk control in detail and acquire or obtain required resources.

4 Complete records and reports.

4.1Communicate information on risk control implementation to relevant people.
4.2Complete records and reports for hazards and risk control actions from personal risk assessment as specified by legislative and site requirements.
4.3Provide feedback and input to WHS practitioners on range of variables associated with confined space work to improve hazard and risk management.

Performance evidence

identify confined space workplace hazards, and assess and control safety risks for a cemetery or crematorium operation and in line with regulatory requirements
develop and implement risk assessment processes and procedures.
Evidence of performance of identifying hazards and assessing risks on five or more cemetery or crematorium operations is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Knowledge evidence

when, where and how hazards must be identified
when, where and how risk assessments must be conducted
incorporating appropriate consultation into hazard identification and risk assessment process
cemetery and crematorium risk management procedures, including emergency planning
location of work
duration of work
soil type
shoring requirements
size of work crew
qualifications of contractor or employee work crew
size, depth, dimensions, age and type of grave
size, depth and dimensions of tomb, crypt, vault or furnace
access to the confined space
ground conditions, including adjacent graves, soil make-up and water table
terrain
weather
possible coffin weight and materials
machinery
presence of monuments and their stability
atmospheric test requirements
cemetery and crematorium health and safety system information
size and location of grave
availability to access grave, crypt, vault or crematorium
presence of hazardous substances, including hydrogen sulphide from decomposing matter or carbon monoxide from water bailing pumps
presence of flammable contaminants generated by methane of decomposing matter
presence of unsafe oxygen levels associated with sealed coffins, crypt and graves
presence of materials that may result in engulfment through cave in
mechanical hazards, including backhoes or conveyors
signs of falling objects, including monuments or soil and rocks
ignition hazards: sources of heat; static or friction; plant and equipment that pose risks, including welding, cutting or electronic equipment; activities, including grinding, chipping and sandblasting
electrical hazards
poor ventilation
environmental hazards: water levels; seepage from neighbouring gravesites; high water tables; non-compacted soil
biological hazards: viruses and bacteria; microbes and pathogens carried in the water or decomposing tissue; insects, snakes and vermin
contains or has contained (or made of or lined or coated with) substances capable of reducing amount of oxygen present to a dangerous level
eliminating hazard, including not getting in the grave
substitution, including using another gravesite
engineering controls, including extraction fans on vaults
administrative controls or procedures, including permits and risk assessments for confined space entry
shoring requirements
atmospheric test requirements
mechanical and isolation requirements
stand-by personnel and rescue arrangements, including Tripod or other means of effective rescue
authorisation
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
analysis of decomposing matter and water in space
fire extinguisher
spill kit
first aid kit
eye wash kit
communications equipment
signage
fall and edge protection
cemetery and crematorium communication, reporting and recording procedures

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What does an assessment tool for SIFCWHS001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIFCWHS001 needs to address all 74 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 54 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 SIFCWHS001?

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