Unit of competency Outline
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Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant
Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant
Unit of competency
National Code
UEERA0006
UEERA0006
State Code
OBY47
OBY47
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
9
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide (CO²) refrigerant.It includes applying safety and legal requirements when handling, using and storing CO² refrigerants.The skills and knowledgein this unit will be applied by those managing, supervising or working in or near a location that contains refrigeration equipment usingCO² refrigerant. These could include managers, supervisors, maintenance staff, cleaners, employees and refrigeration and air conditioning technicians No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to work with CO² refrigerant
- 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards, risk control methods, relevant standards, codes and legislation are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 Electrical and non-electrical isolation are identified and carried out to prevent creation of hazards from loss of machine/system/process control in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.3 Tools and equipment needed for the work are checked for safety and correct functionality in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2 Apply safe work practices in using CO²refrigerant
- 2.1 CO² refrigerant workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risk are followed
- 2.2 Accidents, fires and emergencies are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and within scope of own responsibility in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
3 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control of CO²refrigerant
- 3.1 CO² refrigerant hazards are identified, risk assessed and control measures implemented and monitored through active participation in the consultation process with work supervisor and others
- 3.2 WHS/OHS incident records are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.3 CO² refrigerant workplace instructions and training are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7414 | UEENEEJ184A | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant | Unit of competency |