CPCSIL4001 Supervise and manage work with products and materials generating respirable crystalline silica

COMING SOON

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise and manage those working with products and materials that generate respirable crystalline silica (RCS). The unit includes planning for and supervising the use of compliant plant, tools, and equipment to work with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS).

The unit of competency also includes briefing workers on compliant work requirements and establishing appropriate risk control measures, so far as reasonably practical, for potential exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS). The unit of competency also covers work practices as part of continuous improvement processes for work health and safety (WHS) when working with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS).

The unit of competency is suitable for person(s) conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), employers, supervisors and managers responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees, contractors and sub-contractors and suppliers when working with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS).

The worksite may be a factory or workshop setting, commercial and residential settings, and/or construction sites, including demolition sites.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit of competency. Relevant work health and safety (WHS) state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.

Pre-requisite unit:
Nil

Unit sector:
Building and construction