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Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team

Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAWER009B
State Code
D3762
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
10/02/2015
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the competency required to participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team. This team works in conjunction with the emergency control organisation in the control of workplace emergencies in their early stages prior to the arrival of emergency services or specialist response teams.This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.This unit does not cover the competency required for crisis management, recovery or restoration.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for workplace emergencies
  • 1.1 Emergency equipment assigned for use by the initial response team is stored and maintained in a safe, accessible and serviceable state.
  • 1.2 Current workplace emergency procedures to be used by employees are identified and accessed.
  • 1.3 Risk assessment of initial response team activities is undertaken according to workplace procedures.
  • 1.4 Initial response team training activities are undertaken according to workplace emergency procedures and relevant legislation.
2. Respond to workplace emergencies
  • 2.1 Emergency is responded to according to workplace emergency procedures.
  • 2.2 Emergency situation is assessed for hazards and appropriate precautions against those hazards are implemented.
  • 2.3 Identified hazards are reported to people in danger and the initial response team leader.
  • 2.4 An appropriate level or response is determined according to the status of the emergency.
  • 2.5 Instructions from the initial response team leader are confirmed and implemented safely and promptly.
  • 2.6 Appropriate equipment is selected and operated according to workplace emergency procedures.
  • 2.7 Situation is contained to the extent necessary to prevent an escalation of the emergency and to enable emergency services and specialist response team activity to be completed safely.
3. Communicate with and complement other personnel
  • 3.1 Effective communication with initial response team members and initial response team leader is constantly maintained.
  • 3.2 Activities are consistent with the initial response team leader's plan of action and support the work of other initial response team members.
  • 3.3 Activities support the actions of other initial response teams.
  • 3.4 Any injuries, accidents or near misses involving team members are reported to the team leader.
4. Assist with recovery from workplace emergencies
  • 4.1 Evidence relating to the cause, origin and progress of the emergency is preserved and recorded as far as possible.
  • 4.2 Appropriate assistance is provided in accordance with the workplace emergency procedures.
  • 4.3 Emergency equipment is returned to a state of readiness as soon as is reasonably practicable.
  • 4.4 Debriefings are attended and participated in as appropriate.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Emergency equipment may include:
emergency vehicles, trailers, trolleys or caches
fire protection equipment
forcible entry tools
life support equipment
monitors (or turrets)
monitoring equipment
personal protective clothing and equipment
rescue equipment
spill or leak control kits
Hazards may include:
chemical, biological, radiological
climatic
electrical
environmental
explosive
fire
mechanical
psychological (e.g. critical incident stress)
noise related
security related
storm/flood
structural
thermal
wildlife related
Other initial response teams may include:
damage control
emergency control organisation
fire team
first aid
maintenance
security
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to be prepared for a safe and prompt response to a workplace emergency; to identify hazards and implement appropriate precautions; to use equipment safely and effectively; and to work as a team member safely and effectively under the direction of a workplace emergency initial response team leader.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of emergencies that could be expected in the workplace, including dealing with plausible contingencies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in a simulated environment under conditions that safely replicate workplace emergency situations.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace
material safety data sheets
workplace register of hazardous substances
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ07 PUAFER009 Participate as a member of a facility emergency response team Unit of competency