SIFEWHS001 — Follow mortuary work health and safety procedures

1 Apply workplace safety, security and emergency procedures.

• 1.1Identify and apply relevant workplace policies and procedures.
• 1.2Recognise and report workplace hazards and unsafe situations to appropriate personnel.
• 1.3Locate and use emergency equipment.

2 Perform safe manual handling.

• 2.1Identify and assess manual handling requirements.
• 2.2Select and plan lifting technique according to manual handling requirements.
• 2.3Prepare and clear work area of obstacles and hazards as required.
• 2.4Apply correct lifting, carrying and placement techniques according to manual handling requirements.
• 2.5Apply safety precautions when using mechanical aids.
• 2.6Coordinate multiple person manual handling tasks as required.

3 Implement strategies to prevent infection in the workplace.

• 3.1Apply personal hygiene practices and standard precautions.
• 3.2Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment.
• 3.3Handle and dispose of potentially infectious waste.

4 Handle and store hazardous substances safely.

• 4.1Recognise hazardous substances from available workplace information.
• 4.2Identify and apply storage requirements for hazardous substances according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
• 4.3Comply with signage for hazardous substances.
• 4.4Identify problems with signage and take corrective action when required.
• 4.5Check and use personal protective equipment when handling hazardous chemicals according to workplace policies and procedures.
• 4.6Use, handle and dispose of hazardous substances according to manufacturer guidelines, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
• 4.7Identify and comply with accident reporting procedures.
• 4.8Check and use trolleys and take corrective action where required.
• 4.9Examine and use emergency equipment and take corrective action where required.

5 Use strategies to prevent work overload.

• 5.1Observe nominated rest times and breaks.
• 5.2Identify workload and raise potential issues with appropriate staff.
• 5.3Clarify and observe work roles.
• 5.4Ensure debriefing opportunities as required.

6 Carry out general housekeeping.

• 6.1Monitor cleanliness, safety and tidiness of workplace and remove general waste as required.
• 6.2Use, maintain and store housekeeping equipment and supplies according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
• 6.3Tag damaged items and notify appropriate personnel of maintenance requirements.
• 6.4Report housekeeping issues to appropriate personnel according to workplace policies and procedures.

7 Comply with documentation and reporting requirements.

• 7.1Complete work health and safety incident and accident reports according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
• 7.2Report ongoing workplace hazards to appropriate personnel according to and relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

What does an assessment tool for SIFEWHS001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIFEWHS001 needs to address all 47 unit components: 7 elements with 31 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 14 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 SIFEWHS001?

Auditori pulls the current release of SIFEWHS001 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for SIFEWHS001 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing SIFEWHS001 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of SIFEWHS001, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.