Unit of competency Outline

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Apply safe working practices in the gas supply industry

Apply safe working practices in the gas supply industry

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG041
State Code
OEK34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/03/2023
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
13/03/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace; prepare to enter a work area; apply safe working practices; and follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control. It includes responsibilities and application at operative levels for health and safety, risk management and adherence to safety practices in the gas supply industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to enter a work area
  • 1.1 Work area access permits, clearances and isolation permissions are obtained as required from relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Relevant workplace safety legislation and codes of practices are identified and applied when entering the work area
  • 1.3 Safe work methods for controlling risks are obtained and applied prior to undertaking work activity in accordance with workplace safety procedures
  • 1.4 Isolated plant/machinery and equipment are checked in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Tools and equipment required for the work are checked for safety and correct functionality in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2 Apply safe working practices
  • 2.1 Workplace safety and environmental risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 2.2 Workplace safety procedures for workplace emergencies, accidents and fires are followed in accordance with scope of responsibility and capability
3 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • 3.1 Hazards are identified and control measures implemented and monitored through regular and active participation in the consultation process with employer and other employees
  • 3.2 Unplanned events and newly identified hazards in the work area are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Workplace safety documentation, including incident records, are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Workplace safety training and directives are followed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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