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Perform rescue from within a tree in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

Perform rescue from within a tree in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRVC010
State Code
ODM55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform rescue from within a tree in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus.It includes applying safe approach distances, tree climbing techniques, rescue methods, inspection and use of rescue equipment.It also includes emergency procedures for energised and non-energised rescue, hazard assessment, site security and reporting requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to respond to a rescue from within a tree
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the rescue response are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2 Tools and emergency equipment are checked for safety, functionality and placed in an accessible location to facilitate response and rescue according to workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Emergency rescue responsibilities are confirmed and clarified with work team prior to work being undertaken
2 Respond and perform rescue from within a tree
  • 2.1 Emergency situation is assessed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Emergency responses are activated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Assistance is requested from work team and/or public, where required
  • 2.4 Nature of the injury is assessed and communicated
  • 2.5 First aid is applied, where required
  • 2.6 Casualty is prepared for descent according to first aid and risk assessments
  • 2.7 Casualty is lowered safely to the ground with support of rescuer
3 Perform casualty recovery
  • 3.1 First aid is applied on the ground, where required
  • 3.2 Emergency assistance is confirmed in accordance with emergency response
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Incident is reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Incident site is secured and entry controlled in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Work documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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