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Respond to emergencies

Respond to emergencies

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK315
State Code
OFB71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to workplace emergencies.The unit applies to individuals who respond to emergencies under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and manufacturer specifications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for emergency situations
  • 1.1 Identify potential workplace emergency situations and appropriate responses
  • 1.2 Identify emergency resources and their location in the work area
  • 1.3 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety and communications equipment
  • 1.5 Identify and report unserviceable safety and communications equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures
2. Identify and evaluate the emergency
  • 2.1 Recognise and assess the identified or potential emergency situation risks, and effectiveness of initial response actions
  • 2.2 Seek advice in evaluating the emergency from appropriate personnel
  • 2.3 Determine emergency needs and priority, including any assistance that may be required
3. Implement fire protection and control procedures
  • 3.1 Minimise the risk of fire hazards and any hazardous fuelling procedures
  • 3.2 Carry out workplace safety procedures for the handling and use of industrial gases
  • 3.3 Use fire extinguishers and equipment appropriate to the fire situation, and notify authorities where applicable
  • 3.4 Follow procedures for evacuation to nominated assembly points
4. Confine the emergency where possible
  • 4.1 Confine emergency to the immediate area using available resources
  • 4.2 Carry out emergency procedures, and operate equipment using safe work practices
  • 4.3 Use equipment safely in conjunction with other emergency actions
  • 4.4 Assist with the evacuation of personnel and animals
  • 4.5 Provide information required to assist emergency services
5. Control the emergency situation
  • 5.1 Evacuate casualties following workplace emergency procedures
  • 5.2 Minimise the risk to self and casualties by minimising and isolating hazards where possible
  • 5.3 Seek first aid assistance and advice where necessary
  • 5.4 Record and report emergency situation response actions to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO19 AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies Unit of competency