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Escape from hazardous situations unaided

Escape from hazardous situations unaided

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR203E
State Code
OBO92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/03/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
25/09/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and withdraw from hazardous situations in the resources and infrastructure industries and locate and evacuate to a place of safety.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under some degree of supervision.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for escaping from hazardous situations unaided
  • 1.1 Access and interpret emergency response and rescue documentation
  • 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • 1.5 Interpret alarms and indicators to determine type, cause and severity of hazardous situation
  • 1.6 Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with other personnel during the emergency
2. Assess and withdraw from hazardous situation
  • 2.1 Assess hazard/danger and determine the safest escape option and/or route in consultation with other workers
  • 2.2 Evaluate the need to barricade-in and wait for external aided rescue
  • 2.3 Withdraw, if safe, via selected escape route and according to emergency response procedures
  • 2.4 Access and use self-contained self-rescuer and/or other personal protective equipment
3. Evacuate to fresh air
  • 3.1 Evacuate from simulated hazardous situation via established or alternative escape route and notify required personnel
  • 3.2 Follow escape route markers and guidance system to navigate escape route
  • 3.3 Monitor and observe atmosphere and environmental conditions and respond to adverse conditions
  • 3.4 Determine if atmosphere is irrespirable and locate, access and use self-rescuer/breathing apparatus caches
  • 3.5 Evaluate the need for, locate and retreat to, a place of safety
  • 3.6 Build barricade/s for protection
  • 3.7 Monitor air/oxygen usage, adjust rate of travel where necessary and ensure efficient changeover of self-rescuer/breathing apparatus
4. Participate in post-incident debrief
  • 4.1 Provide details of escape to required personnel
  • 4.2 Process written records or reports according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Evaluate need for voluntary counselling
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH267 RIIERR203D Escape from hazardous situations unaided Unit of competency