Unit of competency Outline

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Respond to a workforce incident

Respond to a workforce incident

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIUND205D
State Code
WH713
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
28/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to respond to a workforce incident in Coal and Metalliferous Mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess incident scene and prepare for response
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for responding to a workforce incident and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Interpret alarms and indicators to determine the nature, scope and location of the incident
  • 1.3 Assess incident and determine appropriate course of action which may include mine site Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs)
  • 1.4 Locate, access and check serviceability of emergency equipment
  • 1.5 Locate all local workers and ensure that they are removed from the incident scene, and erect barriers to prevent access by other persons
  • 1.6 Notify appropriate people of occurrence and details of incident
2. Respond to emergency or incident situations
  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate emergency equipment
  • 2.2 Isolate potential sources of danger and put in place warning signs/signals/barriers
  • 2.3 Take local measures to reduce impact of incident
  • 2.4 Coordinate and control response to incident
  • 2.5 Exercise control of the incident situation until formal relief is notified/received
  • 2.6 Follow or implement evacuation procedures where appropriate
  • 2.7 Continually monitor and assess emergency situation and changes in circumstances
  • 2.8 Communicate requests for further assistance or evacuation to appropriate officials
3. Report and de-brief
  • 3.1 Report verbally and in writing details of incident to relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Provide information to investigating external agencies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB519 RIIUND205A Respond to a workforce incident Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBV99 RIIUND205E Respond to a workforce incident Unit of competency