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Respond to work site incidents

Respond to work site incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR301E
State Code
OBN15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
25/09/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to work site incidents and establish forward control points in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those who are working in operational roles. They generally work in teams and have some responsibility for the outcomes of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for incident response
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply site incident documentation
  • 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • 1.5 Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with required personnel during the emergency
  • 1.6 Communicate and coordinate activities with others
  • 1.7 Identify, obtain and test emergency equipment
  • 1.8 Evaluate personal fitness for incident response
  • 1.9 Maintain personal competencies and medical fitness for rescue operations
2. Respond to incident
  • 2.1 Assemble at designated assembly point
  • 2.2 Report to emergency control personnel and receive briefing on incident and site conditions
  • 2.3 Confirm the location, nature of and personnel involved in incident and record on site plan
  • 2.4 Identify and access required rescue operation equipment
  • 2.6 Identify and access, if required, additional rescue operation equipment
3. Prepare forward control point
  • 3.1 Establish safest route from current site plans and verify with team leader
  • 3.2 Evaluate atmosphere, determine location and establish incident control point(s)
  • 3.3 Establish communications systems and brief team members on communication protocols
  • 3.4 Allocate team roles according to requirements specified in rescue guidelines and own job role
  • 3.5 Assess need for stand-by team and resource stand-by team
  • 3.6 Receive and verify pre-operational briefing from team leader
  • 3.7 Identify, check and test standard and additional rescue equipment
  • 3.8 Commence operations from established incident control point(s)
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH270 RIIERR301D Respond to mine incident Unit of competency