NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply health and safety requirements
in a Customs operational area
Level
4
Purpose
Credits
4
This unit standard is designed for people working in a Customs
operational area.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe
hazards that may harm workers in an operational area; explain
health and safety requirements for hazard management;
describe hazard identification and control methods;
demonstrate health and safety requirements as they apply to
the role of a Customs officer and describe the relationship
between the personal health and fitness and safety in the
workplace.
Classification
Public Sector Services > Border Management
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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Legislation, policies and procedures relevant to this unit standard include:
Customs and Excise Act 1996;
Customs and Excise Regulations 1996;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995;
New Zealand Customs Service OD/HR and Operational Health and Safety
documentation;
The State Services Code of Conduct, Standards of Integrity and Conduct (available
from www.ssc.govt.nz);
New Zealand Customs Service Code of Conduct (available from New Zealand
Customs Service, PO Box 2218, Wellington 6140, www.customs.govt.nz).
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Definitions
Operational area means any work area used by a Customs officer to carry out their
day to day functions in managing the movement of people, goods and craft across
the border.
Organisational requirements refer to instructions to staff on policies, procedures, and
methodologies which are documented and are available in the workplace. They are
consistent with applicable legislation and any other applicable compliance
requirements.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe hazards that may harm workers in an operational area.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Hazards are described in terms of a typical operational area.
Range
1.2
hazards include but are not limited to – machinery, handling
processes, workplace conditions, communicable diseases,
fumigants, noise, drug ID kits, toxic substances, firearms, motor
vehicles, falling objects, sharp objects, assaults.
Effects of harm to workers are described in terms of physical and mental
stressors.
Range
effects include but are not limited to – injury, acute and chronic
health effects, quality of life.
Outcome 2
Explain health and safety requirements for hazard management.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 are
explained in terms of the objectives and compliance duties related to hazard
management.
2.2
The onus of ‘all practicable steps’ is discussed in terms of the Health and Safety
in Employment Act 1992.
Outcome 3
Describe hazard identification and control methods.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Hazard control methods are described in accordance with organisational
requirements.
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methods include but are not limited to – elimination, isolation,
minimisation.
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3.2
Methods for monitoring the effectiveness of hazard control are described in
accordance with organisational requirements.
Range
3.3
methods include but are not limited to – ongoing observation by
managers and safety officers, monthly reporting, accident
investigation, internal site audits, WSMP (workplace safety
management programme), self assessments and external audits.
Control measures are identified to eliminate, isolate, or minimise the hazards
and risk factors associated with injury in accordance with occupational safety
and health guidelines.
Range
3.4
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includes but is not limited to – ergonomics, job redesign,
mechanical handling equipment, mechanical assistance, team
lifting, training and personal hygiene.
Describe procedures when encountering suspicious parcels, possible bombs or
explosive devices in accordance with organisational requirements.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate health and safety requirements as they apply to the role of a Customs officer.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Sites associated with a Customs operational area that are hazardous are
identified.
Range
4.2
areas include but are not limited to – airports, wharfs, shipping,
examination places.
Personal protection equipment is identified and used in accordance with
instructions, procedures and legislative requirements.
Outcome 5
Describe the relationship between the personal health, fitness, and safety in the
workplace.
Evidence requirements
5.1
The relationship between personal health, fitness, and safety is described in
accordance with organisational requirements.
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description includes benefits and risks of maintaining personal
health, fitness, and safety.
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Status and review information
Registration date
16 July 2010
Date version published
16 July 2010
Planned review date
1 February 2015
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
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This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact The Skills Organisation info@skills.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes
to the content of this unit standard.
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