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Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident

Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR308B
State Code
D3651
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
13/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
25/06/2013
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit covers the competency required to select, don, test and safely operate appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at an incident involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select, don and test protective clothing
  • 1.1 Personal protective clothing is identified using relevantsources, selected and checked in accordance with identified hazards and organisational procedures.
  • 1.2 Protective clothing is donned, and tested where required, in accordance with organisational safe work practices.
  • 1.3 Protective equipment is checked, donned and tested prior to entry into fire or hazardous atmosphere to ensure it is operational and meets organisational work health and safety (WHS) guidelines.
2. Work in area of operations
  • 2.1 Protective equipment is operated to minimise the risk of injury to the wearer and others from environmentalhealth hazards in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 2.2 Activities undertaken by the wearer in the area of operations are in accordance with organisational safe work practices and WHS guidelines.
3. Complete operations
  • 3.1 Decontaminationprocedures are implemented, if required, on leaving the area in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 3.2 Protective clothing and equipment are removed without damage in accordance with safe work practices.
  • 3.3 Protective clothing and equipment are cleaned, maintained or serviced and stowed in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 3.4 Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Personal protective clothing must include:
turnout uniform and gloves
chemical protective clothing including splash suits
and may also include:
limited use (disposable)
gas-tight suits
multi-use (reusable)
thermal protective clothing
Personal protective clothing is identified using relevant sources must include:
material safety data sheets
emergency procedure guide - transport
electronic databases
technical specialists
relevant Australian Standards, codes of practice
organisational procedures
and may also include:
emergency response guide books
HAZCHEM emergency action code
HAZMAT action guide
Procedures may include:
codes of practice
manufacturer specifications
organisational procedures
training manual procedures
WHS guidelines
Testing procedures may include:
observance of
codes of practice
manufacturer specifications
organisational testing procedures
Protective equipment must include:
breathing apparatus
control boards
distress signal units (DSU)
Environmental health hazards may include:
light, heat, cold
postural restrictions
psychological stress
radiation, noise, vibration
air lines
respirator
Decontamination procedures must include:
decontamination area:
holding area
wash area
disrobing and rest area
decontamination techniques:
wet
dry
combination of wet and dry
emergency decontamination
Documentation may include:
incident reports
personnel records
decontamination records
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
select, don, operate and maintain protective clothing and equipment using safe work practices and agency procedures
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
operational and cleaning equipment
breathing apparatus
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed with the following unit/s:
PUAFIR320 Render hazardous materials incidents safe.
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8928 PUAFIR308A Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAY82 PUAFIR308 Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident Unit of competency