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Conduct tree hazard assessment post-fire

Conduct tree hazard assessment post-fire

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFIR4001
State Code
OFC93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct hazard assessment of fire affected or fire damaged trees during the early stages of bushfire recovery and make recommendations on risk treatment.The unit applies to individuals authorised by emergency management agencies to assess tree hazard during the early stages of bushfire recovery operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation, standards and industry codes of practice that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work in bushfire recovery operations
  • 1.1 Maintain up-to-date information on topography, hazards and weather conditions in bushfire recovery area
  • 1.2 Maintain situational awareness in bushfire recovery area
  • 1.3 Follow health and safety environmental protection practices and/or procedures, including use of personal protective equipment and hazard and risk control measures, relevant to bushfire recovery operations
  • 1.4 Confirm chain of command and communication protocols that apply in bushfire recovery operations
2. Identify, mark and isolate tree hazard
  • 2.1 Conduct hazard assessment of route to and areas around tree to determine it is safe to approach
  • 2.2 Determine location and position of tree in relation to site topography and other hazards at site
  • 2.3 Establish risk to self and others posed by tree hazard and other factors in immediate vicinity of the tree
  • 2.4 Mark tree, if safe to do so, using spray paint according to industry guidelines and agency approved symbols
  • 2.5 Isolate tree with barrier tape according to industry guidelines and agency approved procedures
3. Assess tree hazard
  • 3.1 Assess visually extent of fire damage to crown, trunk and root from the appropriate safe distance
  • 3.2 Identify structural and physiological defects in tree
  • 3.3 Assess external factors that may cause tree or its limbs and branches to fall
  • 3.4 Determine risks posed by tree according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Identify tree hazard class according to industry guidelines and agency approved procedures
  • 3.6 Identify potential environmental, cultural and economic values of tree and, where required, consult with appropriately qualified person on risk treatment options
  • 3.7 Determine appropriate risk treatment to mitigate tree hazard according to industry guidelines and agency approved procedures
  • 3.8 Record and report outcomes of tree assessment to appropriate personnel
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