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Carry out emergency response to a dangerous goods incident

Carry out emergency response to a dangerous goods incident

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF3096
State Code
AWM15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out emergency response to a dangerous goods incident.It includes responding to the incident, controlling and assisting at the site, identifying product being carried, and completing reports and other required documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. Work must be carried out in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) codes of practice and regulations, transport emergency response plan (TERP) and workplace requirements.Work is performed under limited supervision. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace emergency response procedures when responding to accidents and emergencies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify incident response procedures
  • 1.1 Workplace TERP for responding to incidents and emergencies is accessed and explained
  • 1.2 First aid procedures are identified
  • 1.3 Familiarisation with the use of fire safety equipment is demonstrated
2 Respond to incident
  • 2.1 Nature, extent and degree of incident threat are assessed in accordance with emergency procedures
  • 2.2 Guides for product being carried are located, and UN number and shipping and/or technical name are obtained from available documents
  • 2.3 Resources and vulnerability of situation are analysed
  • 2.4 Key people and relevant support and/or regulatory agencies are identified and notified of incident and product details
  • 2.5 Instructions and support are sought from key people and support agencies in accordance with emergency procedures and TERP
3 Apply emergency strategies
  • 3.1 Safety and security procedures are complied with in all actions
  • 3.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used in accordance with requirements of the situation and WHS/OHS and emergency procedures
  • 3.3 Welfare of people is guarded and protected as the first priority of any action
  • 3.4 Exclusion zone is established around incident site
  • 3.5 Safe access and exit are maintained for emergency services in accordance with emergency procedures and situational analysis
  • 3.6 Controls are selected and applied to achieve objectives with minimum damage to people and the environment
  • 3.7 Immediate response to threat or danger to people is provided while preserving personal safety in accordance with emergency procedures
  • 3.8 Emergency first aid treatment of minor injuries is carried out correctly and details of treatment administered are reported accurately to incident response leader
4 Communicate with and complement other personnel
  • 4.1 Effective communication and documentation with key people and support agencies are constantly maintained
  • 4.2 Activities are consistent with incident response leader’s plan of action
  • 4.3 Work of other key people and support agencies is supported by own actions
5 Monitor the environment and the incident
  • 5.1 Factors that may create or increase risk of injury or damage are constantly assessed and reported to incident response leader
  • 5.2 Hazard controls are monitored to ensure continued effectiveness
  • 5.3 Own and others’ health and morale are monitored and maintained
  • 5.4 Changes in conditions and behaviour are identified and reported
6 Assist with recovery from incident
  • 6.1 Evidence relating to incident cause is preserved and recorded as far as possible
  • 6.2 Appropriate assistance is provided in accordance with emergency procedures
  • 6.3 Emergency equipment is returned to a state of readiness as soon as is reasonably possible
  • 6.4 Debriefings are attended and participated in as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8301 TLIF3096A Carry out emergency response to a dangerous goods incident Unit of competency