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Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident

Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR306
State Code
OAY84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to use specific equipment to detect airborne contaminants, liquids and solids at a hazardous materials incident.The unit applies to personnel required to detect and identify contaminants at a hazardous materials incident using specialist equipment to identify the materials, assess risks posed by the materials identified and to formulate a plan for their safe isolation and mitigation.Hazardous materials incident is a generic term used to refer to an incident involving any hazardous material based on physico-chemical, chemical, biological or radiological properties that poses an unreasonable risk to life, property or the environment. This includes dangerous goods, goods too dangerous to be transported and hazardous chemicals.The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess hazardous materials incident
  • 1.1 Hazardous materials incident is approached using care and caution and a safe distance is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and advice from appropriate authorities
  • 1.2 Hazardous materials are identified from a safe distance and information is conveyed through the chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Information sources are accessed to determine potential behaviour of hazardous materials, in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Identify and assess hazards at incident
  • 2.1 Site hazards are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Specific hazards relating to materials and containers are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Relevant hazard information is incorporated into detection strategy
  • 2.4 Hazards are assessed, in accordance with organisational procedures, and information is conveyed through the chain of command
3 Develop an entry plan
  • 3.1 Entry plan objectives are identified and conveyed through the chain of command
  • 3.2 Entry plan is developed, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Appropriate detection equipment is assessed and selected, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Personal protective clothing and equipment is identified, selected and checked, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and response situation
  • 3.5 Hazard control zones are established, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.6 Decontamination procedures are identified
  • 3.7 Organisations required to assist with the operation are determined and documented
  • 3.8 Detection strategy is documented, in accordance with organisational procedures
4 Implement entry plan
  • 4.1 Entry plan is implemented in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Detection equipment is prepared for use, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Detection equipment is used and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Personal protective clothing and personal protective equipment is donned and operated, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.5 Results are recorded and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.6 Upon leaving area of operations, decontamination procedures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
5 Review entry plan
  • 5.1 Entry plan is reviewed and safety of entry team is monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 5.2 Contamination incidents are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 5.3 Entry plan is reviewed and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WG117 PUAFIR316 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident Unit of competency