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Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDREL005
State Code
ODN11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes working safely up to the defined personal safe approach distance in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus for ESI workers.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.4 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Safe approach distances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, working at heights and the use of plant, tools and equipment are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
  • 2.7 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH85 UETTDREL16 Working safely near live electrical apparatus Unit of competency