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Manage workplace risk in a gas industry facility

Manage workplace risk in a gas industry facility

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG119
State Code
OAD53
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/09/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/01/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/01/2019
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage workplace risk management system and practices for a gas facility critical incident specific project.It includes managing the development of a risk management system using risk management principles by mitigating risks in the work environment for a specific project and reviewing critical incident contingency plan in a gas facility.This unit covers the managing of risk management systems and practices in the workplace. This unit refers to risk management principles, risk management plans, appropriate persons, authorisation, risks, hazards, control measures, relevant documentation, legislative requirements, emergency response exercises, emergency appliances, contingency plans and safety devices.This unit applies to any safe work site where gas industry operations occur. It could also apply, where applicable to other workplaces in the electricity supply industry (transmission and distribution and generation), the electrotechnology industry and the water industry, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manage development of a risk management system using risk management principles
  • 1.1 WHS/OHS principles and practices and environmental and sustainable energy workplace procedures which may influence risk management system are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 Risk management plan and purpose are determined after data is analysed and expected outcomes are confirmed with the appropriate persons
  • 1.3 Organisational procedures on policies and specifications for the development of a risk management plan are obtained
  • 1.4 Risk management system work roles and tasks are allocated in accordance with workplace requirements and person/s competency
  • 1.5 Risk management work is prioritised and sequenced for the most effective outcome, completed within an acceptable timeframe to a quality standard and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities and clients are undertaken to resolve issues and coordinated work activities
2 Manage the minimisation of risks in the work environment for a specific project
  • 2.1 Decisions regarding the risk management plan are made on the basis of safety and effective outcomes in accordance with workplace requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Specific data is analysed and compared with compliance specifications to ensure completion of the project within an agreed timeframe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Risk management plan and critical incident report responsibilities are confirmed and managed for specific project activities to minimise risk
  • 2.4 Project schedule to determine timeframe, work activities and procurement of materials is determined and applied
  • 2.5 Workplace procedures and work instructions are identified and applied for project activities in accordance with risk management plan
  • 2.6 Appropriate person/s are counselled, as required, for compliance with company risk management policies, workplace procedures and relevant documentation
  • 2.7 Appropriate person/s are assessed to ensure they comply with the company/site-specific procedures, health, safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.8 Project compliance and risk management plan is compared, evaluated and discrepancies reported in accordance with workplace policies, procedures and relevant documentation processes
3 Manage and review critical incident contingency plans
  • 3.1 Critical incident report is obtained for evaluation to determine appropriate remedial measures in accordance with workplace policies, procedures and relevant documentation processes are completed
  • 3.2 Appropriate person/s training needs are determined for the type of emergency response exercise required in accordance with workplace policies, procedures and relevant documentation processes are completed
  • 3.3 Emergency appliances are determined, selected and secured appropriate to the type of emergency response exercise required in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Emergency appliances and safety devices are selected for testing in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, legislative requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 3.5 Emergency response exercises are determined and conducted in accordance with developed contingency plans and monitored for performance and recorded accordingly
  • 3.6 Review of the risk management plan is undertaken to ensure it complies with workplace requirements, specifications and documentations needed to complete the project
  • 3.7 Risk management plan report is submitted to relevant persons for approval
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8148 UEGNSG119B Manage workplace risk in a gas industry facility Unit of competency