Elements and Performance Criteria

Workplaces may include
Locations where activities and operations may occur such as structures, open spaces, water, public and private property, (including crown land), mobile property, confined spaces.

Activities to alleviate occupational stress include
avoidance
limiting exposure
withdrawal
defusion/debriefing
counselling services
referral to medical services or relevant government agencies

Hazards must include those associated with
urban, rural and aircraft fires
training and simulation activities
hazardous materials
electricity
and may also include
prescribed burning activities
vehicle and industrial rescue/extrication
flood, storm and tempest rescues
travelling in vehicles and
travelling in aircraft

The nature of the hazard must include
Incident
chemical spills such as those involving dangerous goods; vapours/poisonous gases/smoke; contaminated fire water; explosions/flammability; radioactivity; environmental;
contamination of air/land/water, appliances & equipment

Biological
biological such as infections, bites, stings, radiation

Personal
heat stress; dehydration;
psychological such as critical incident stress; shock, drownings

Environmental
fire and explosions; falling objects (trees, masonry, rocks etc.); subsidence; water load; structural collapse, radiant heat
entrapment by fire in a vehicle or on foot
chemical types
heavy machinery;
confined space/structure
and may also include
aerial retardant drops
broken terrain

Risk control measures must include
use of clothing and equipment to provide protection
eye, sight, hearing protection
appropriate training
barriers
vehicle protection hoses and devices
survival techniques
life support equipment/features
and may also include
spill clean up kits
electrically insulated tools and equipment
fire blankets/roll over protection
goggles, face shield, hearing protection and chainsaw chaps
adequate food, fluid and other welfare needs during extended operations

Personal protective clothing and equipment must include
Turnout uniform and gloves
respiratory protection
eye protection
and may also include
face shield
chemical protective clothing
personal lines
personal distress units
personal accessories kit
chainsaw chaps

Life support equipment/ features may include
radiation shielding
vehicle cabins with/without sprays
low water level indicators
protective vests
fire blankets
first aid kit

Factors which must require evaluation and review include
available resources
traffic and spectators
wind strength/direction
temperature and relative humidity
fire development/behaviour
structural and equipment integrity
water supply/pressure
vegetation type
topographical features including slope, terrain and aspect

Contact with crew members and supervisors must include
visual
touch
radio
verbal
and may also include
electronic and written

Designated personnel must include
other crew members/supervisors/OH&S representatives

Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:
correct identification of hazards in the workplace
application of the organization's procedures including the correct selection and use of PPE
advising and reporting of workplace hazards in accordance with the organization's requirements
notification of risk to the team and supervisor in a timely manner

Interdependent assessment of units
Pre-requisite units:
Nil
Co-requisite units:
PUATEA001A Work in a team

Underpinning knowledge
Health and fitness requirements such as diet and nutrition, exercise, impact of smoking, alcohol and drugs on the body
Occupational hazards encountered in the workplace such as structural collapse, electricity, chemicals, dust, wildfires, extreme temperatures, biological, radiation, hazardous atmospheres, flammable and combustible liquids and gases and manual handling
Personal protection such as clothing and equipment requirements, survival in life threatening situations and health hazards
Signs of occupational stress, limiting stress, dealing with stress and seeking assistance
Signs of fatigue and dealing with fatigue
Methods of hazard control and reporting in accordance with the organization's procedures
Procedures for participating in OH&S arrangements.

Underpinning skills
identification of typical hazards in the workplace
use of protective clothing and equipment.

Resource implications
Availability of appropriate protective clothing, equipment and organisational procedures

Consistency of performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of assessment
A combination of oral or written presentations, observations, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments.