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Working safely near live electrical apparatus as non electrical worker

Working safely near live electrical apparatus as non electrical worker

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDREL04B
State Code
WA479
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
30/05/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis Competency Standard Unit covers compliance with working safely up to the defined "safe approach distance" near energised electrical apparatus (inc. electrical powerlines) for non-electrical worker. It includes work functions that may be performed, such as vegetation control, scaffolding, rigging, painting, and/or any other activity that requires working safely and complying with requirements and/or established procedures near live electrical apparatus by a non-electrical worker. Also included is the preparation of risk assessment control measures that encompass job safety assessment. It does not include any work that is or may be performed by other competent operatives within the defined "safe working zone". The defined "safe working zone" is that so defined by relevant State or Territory regulatory agencies/bodies, local government legislation, Industry bi-partite body - Guidelines/Codes of Practices or other related requirements for Safe work and access near live Electrical and Mechanical Apparatus.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to work safely near live electrical apparatus as non-electrical worker
  • 1.1 Instructions related to the work to be performed safely near live electrical apparatus as non-electrical worker are received and confirmed.
  • 1.2 Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed and, relevant personnel to be communicated with for the work to be performed are identified.
  • 1.3 OHS policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed.
  • 1.4 Suggestions to assist in meeting the safety requirements for working near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker are made to others involved in the work.
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures.
  • 1.6 Scope of responsibility and process of relevant work permit(s) issue is identified, received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures.
  • 1.7 Relevant responsibility associated with First Aid, Safety Observers and/or other related work safety procedures at the worksite are identified in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident.
  • 1.8 Processes for identifying and reporting client issues to appropriate personnel in accordance with industry/acceptable /community standards are identified.
  • 1.9 Site and the work schedule to be prepared are confirmed according to given instructions for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce, stock and individuals in accordance and established procedures.
  • 1.10 Electricity infrastructure assets, related voltages and requirements for working safely near live electrical apparatus as non-electrical worker are identified.
  • 1.11 Safe approach distances including any zones thereof that may apply, as defined in industry guidelines, requirements and/or established procedures for the intended work are confirmed.
2 Carry out the work safely near live electrical apparatus as non-electrical worker.
  • 2.1 OHS principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents are identified in accordance with given instructions, requirements and/or established procedures.
  • 2.2 Working safely and complying with all safety requirements for working near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker are followed in accordance with given instructions and established routines/procedures.
  • 2.3 Processes for monitoring and reporting/referring hazards and OHS risks to the immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures are followed.
  • 2.4 Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures.
  • 2.5 Unexpected events associated with working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker are responded to using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met.
3 Complete the work safely near live electrical apparatus as non-electrical worker.
  • 3.1 Work schedule and anomalies for completion and checking of the work are reported to authorised personnel in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.2 Processes for reporting to authorised personnel accidents and/or incidents are confirmed in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.3 Requirements for returning work permit(s) and/or access authorisation permits are confirmed.
  • 3.4 Appropriate personnel are notified of work completion according to established procedures.
  • 3.5 Works completion records, report forms/data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S4933 UETTDREL04A Working safely near live electrical apparatus as non electrical worker Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD652 UETTDREL14A Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker Unit of competency