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Work safely near power infrastructure at a telecommunications workplace

Work safely near power infrastructure at a telecommunications workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWHS205
State Code
OBA28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/11/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct telecommunications operations near substantial safety hazards. It includes applying a risk management approach to a limited range of predictable problems when working at heights near electrical distribution infrastructure, radiation devices, or other services in confined spaces. This unit also includes the preparation of risk control measures within scope of own role that encompass job safety analysis.It applies to telecommunications workers who perform work functions such as rigging, telecommunications installation and maintenance, and/or any other activity that requires working safely and complying with requirements and/or established procedures near live electrical apparatus.It does not include any work that is or may be performed by other competent operatives within the defined ‘safe work zone’, which is defined by relevant state/territory regulatory agencies/bodies, local government legislation, industry bi-partite body, guidelines/codes of practice or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements and may require a licence/registration in relation to:work health and safetyelectricity/telecommunications/gas/water industry safety and complianceindustrial relationsanti-discrimination. Age limits for operating certain equipment may also be covered by commonwealth, state/territory or local government legislation and regulations.This unit does not cover legislative requirements for confined space entry, elevating work platform (EWP) operations, traffic control, or spotter/safety observation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work safely near live electrical apparatus
  • 1.1 Receive and confirm instructions related to the work to be performed
  • 1.2 Identify relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed and personnel to be contacted for the work to be performed
  • 1.3 Receive and confirm work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures and technical standards relevant to the work and worksite
  • 1.4 Collaborate with other telecommunications workers in meeting the safety requirements for working near live electrical apparatus
  • 1.5. Identify, receive and confirm scope of responsibility and issued work permit/s according to workplace requirements and established procedures
  • 1.6 Identify and confirm that first aid, safety observers and/or other related work safety procedures are in place to be followed in the event of an incident
  • 1.7 Identify processes for reporting customer issues to appropriate personnel
  • 1.8 Confirm site and work schedule according to given instructions and established procedures
  • 1.9 Use safe approach distances and apply safe work zones
2. Conduct risk assessment
  • 2.1 Assess risks from electrical, radiation, gas and other services in or adjacent to the worksite according to established procedures
  • 2.2 Assess safety of the worksite, earthing arrangements, and other services and support structures using appropriate monitoring equipment and according to established procedures
  • 2.3 Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) or similar risk assessment record specific to site and work requirements, and report safety hazards to relevant personnel
  • 2.4 Assess potential emergency situations relevant to the site
  • 2.5 Take measurements to assess electrical potential or charge leakage into adjoining infrastructure according to established procedures
  • 2.6 Perform electrical and mechanical pole tests to ensure it is safe to climb
  • 2.7 Inspect all hand and power tools, ladders, climbing and lifting equipment apparatus before use
3. Apply enterprise risk management plan
  • 3.1 Apply enterprise procedures to manage potential hazards and risks
  • 3.2 Communicate and confirm risk management strategies with co-workers within scope of own role
  • 3.3 Confirm safety procedures to ensure management of emergency situations are in place
  • 3.4 Obtain safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 3.5 Delineate safe work zones and limits of approach to other services
  • 3.6 Observe required road safety and traffic control measures according to established procedures
  • 3.7 Implement safe strategies for working at heights and in confined spaces, according to regulatory requirements and within scope of own role
4. Complete work safely near live electrical apparatus
  • 4.1 Report schedule and anomalies for completion and checking of work to authorised personnel, according to established procedures
  • 4.2 Use safety equipment and PPE effectively
  • 4.3 Use tested ladders, climbing and lifting equipment to work safely at heights, according to regulatory requirements and safety procedures
  • 4.4 Operate hand and power tools safely at heights
  • 4.5 Complete the work and ensure it complies with enterprise and industry earthing practices
  • 4.6 Provide assistance in clearing worksite to ensure safety of telecommunications workers, the public and the telecommunications network
  • 4.7 Complete work records and notify appropriate personnel that work is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC81 ICTWHS203 Work safely near power infrastructure Unit of competency