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Manage and monitor workplace emergency procedures, equipment and other resources

Manage and monitor workplace emergency procedures, equipment and other resources

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAWER003B
State Code
D5574
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the competency required to manage and monitor workplace emergency prevention and control structures for a complex workplace or a defined group of workplaces.It involves managing problems and resolving issues in relation to the organisation’s workplace emergency prevention process and emergency control structures.This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745—2010All aspects of the unit must be undertaken in line with legislative requirements, workplace policies and procedures, and accepted safe practices.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage emergency measures and practices
  • 1.1 Emergency prevention measures, practices and control equipment are identified, documented and disseminated according to the requirements of the workplace emergency procedures.
  • 1.2 Purchasing, installation and commissioning procedures are followed.
  • 1.3 Instructions in the safe and effective use and care of emergency control equipment are documented and disseminated.
  • 1.4 Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies are identified and recorded, and options for mitigating or avoiding these situations are formulated, tested and implemented.
2. Manage emergency control equipment
  • 2.1 Emergency control equipment maintenance requirements are specified and managed.
  • 2.2 Instructions and training are provided for on-site personnel in the care of emergency control equipment.
  • 2.3 Equipment maintenance is audited for compliance.
  • 2.4 Emergency control equipment is assessed for useability and accessibility and is reported according to workplace procedures.
  • 2.5 Procedures are followed to correct emergency control equipment defects and deficiencies.
3. Record and report emergency control equipment and faults
  • 3.1 Schedule for verifying and reporting faults is developed and implemented.
  • 3.2 Details and nature of faults are recorded and where possible rectified.
  • 3.3 Maintenance logs, records and tests are consulted and corrective action is verified.
  • 3.4 Reports on faults verified are provided in a timely manner and contain recommendations for improving verified faults .
  • 3.5 Frequency of occurrence of faults is monitored and reported.
4. Monitor emergency control structures
  • 4.1 Currency, compliance and appropriateness of the workplace emergency plan are monitored.
  • 4.2 Emergency control organisation activities are monitored to ensure they comply with workplace emergency plans, relevant standards and are appropriate for the workplace.
  • 4.3 Advice is provided to emergency planning committee and emergency control organisation.
  • 4.4 Compliance with relevant standards and statutory requirements is checked and appropriate recommendations are made where compliance is an issue.
  • 4.5 Implementation of hazard analysis recommendations is monitored.
  • 4.6 Representation on the emergency planning committee and emergency control organisation is monitored according to the workplace emergency plan, relevant standards and statutory requirements.
  • 4.7 Recommendations and reports are provided to stakeholders.
  • 4.8 Training is provided and monitored in accordance with the workplace emergency plan and statutory requirements.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Emergency prevention measures may include:
emergency control equipment
emergency evacuation systems
emergency protection systems
Emergency control equipment may include:
communications equipment
escape equipment
fire/smoke detection, alarm, mitigation and suppression systems
first-aid kits
forcible entry tools
initial response firefighting equipment
isolation barriers
personal protection kits
shower and eyewash
spill control kits/equipment
Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies may include:
deficient or ineffective security arrangements
faults not being reported
fire/smoke hazards
poor housekeeping
unsafe practices
unsafe storage and handling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials
unsafe use of electrical or mechanical equipment
Emergency control equipment maintenance requirements must include:
Australian standards
industry practices or needs identified as specific to the organisation or workplace
legislative requirements including codes of practice
manufacturers’ guidelines
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to ensure compliance of workplace emergency procedures, emergency control structures, equipment and other resources with relevant standards and statutory requirements.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of emergencies that could be expected in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace
workplace emergency management plan
workplace emergency procedures
emergency control organisation policy documents
emergency planning committee policy documents
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ12 PUAFER003 Manage and monitor facility emergency procedures, equipment and other resources Unit of competency