Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:41 AM AWST
23/07/2026 11:41 AM AWST
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Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
UEEHA0004
UEEHA0004
State Code
OCB31
OCB31
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment. It includes the obligations and safety practices for entering a classified hazardous area. It covers risks associated with flammable gas/vapours or combustible dust and the need for areas where such substances may be present to be classified as explosive atmosphere areas; basic principles of explosion-protected electrical equipment; the limitations of devices/equipment that be may be taken into the area; health and safety responsibilities; and the necessary procedures to enter and work in explosive atmosphere areas. It is adopted from clause 2.2 of AS/NZS 4761.1:2018 Competencies for working with electrical equipment for hazardous areas (EEHA).This unit can be used in relation to any job function requiring entry to a classified hazardous area.Site-specific work permits maybe required to work in the hazardous environment. In addition, other permits may be required, such as confined space and to operate specific pieces of equipment, such as elevated work platforms (EWPs), in various jurisdictions.Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to enter and work in a classified hazardous area
- 1.1 The need for specific safety, entry and work procedures is understood based on knowledge of the properties of flammable substances, the nature of hazardous areas and explosion-protected electrical equipment, and the responsibilities of owners/occupiers for safety of the area
- 1.2 Site safety procedures related to the explosive atmosphere area are obtained from the person authorised to issue site safety procedures and entry and clearance-to-work permits
- 1.3 Site safety procedures related to the hazardous area are obtained, interpreted and applied
- 1.4 Permission to take required devices and equipment into a hazardous area is obtained from the authorised person
- 1.5 Entry and clearance-to-work permits are obtained from the authorised person, read and understood
2 Follow safety instructions and procedures in a classified explosive atmosphere
- 2.1 Site safety procedures including entry and clearance-to-work permits are followed
- 2.2 Limitations on the use of devices and equipment permitted that can be taken into the hazardous area are followed
- 2.3 Instructions and signage related to the hazardous area are followed
- 2.4 Emergency procedures and instructions are followed