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Control evacuation to muster point

Control evacuation to muster point

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOMIR210
State Code
AXN72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and control evacuation to a designated muster point. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to assess an incident; prepare for and control evacuation, including people requiring assistance; conduct head counts; respond to first aid and other needs of evacuees; and maintain communications and safety throughout these activities.Generally the person would be part of a team during the incident but may be required to act independently. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to evacuate
  • 1.1 Recognise alarm or other signs of incident
  • 1.2 Determine nature and location of incident, wind direction and other relevant information
  • 1.3 Assess incident situation and instigate relevant procedure
  • 1.4 Predict probable changes/escalation to incident
  • 1.5 Prepare the area and personnel for evacuation
  • 1.6 Facilitate incident roles and the operation of incident response stations according to procedures
  • 1.7 Coordinate incident response actions according to procedures
  • 1.8 Maintain communication channels with relevant personnel
2 Control evacuation
  • 2.1 Identify hazards associated with evacuation
  • 2.2 Identify and communicate most appropriate path for evacuation to the desired muster point
  • 2.3 Implement relevant hazard control procedures
  • 2.4 Initiate evacuation when appropriate
  • 2.5 Ensure evacuation of mobility/sensory-impaired people
  • 2.6 Control incident evacuation according to procedures
  • 2.7 Undertake roll call of evacuated persons
  • 2.8 Communicate required details of evacuation to relevant personnel
3 Complete evacuation
  • 3.1 Arrange and coordinate the first aid, welfare and other needs of evacuated persons
  • 3.2 Maintain control over evacuees
  • 3.3 Arrange for/provide assistance to the incident controller as required
  • 3.4 Maintain communication channels with relevant personnel
  • 3.5 Move evacuees to a new location, or dismiss and return to work
  • 3.6 Debrief evacuees and seek possible improvements
  • 3.7 Complete all required records and reporting
  • 3.8 Make recommendations for improvements to be incorporated into procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8919 PMAOMIR210B Control evacuation to muster point Unit of competency