Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 6:46 AM AWST
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Observe permit work
Observe permit work
Unit of competency
National Code
MSMPER202
MSMPER202
State Code
AXO18
AXO18
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake the safety observer role for permits requiring a safety observer. This role may also be called a hole watcher or a fire watcher.Safety observers can stop permit work, but do not have the authority to restart it. This unit of competency applies to a member of the work team or an operator who performs this role.Where the person is safety observer for confined space permit they should also be competent in confined space entry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for the job
- 1.1 Check the permit issued is appropriate and sufficient for the work to be done
- 1.2 Prepare a rescue/incident response plan in accordance with procedures
- 1.3 Check plan is workable within the approved job procedures and issued permit
- 1.4 Request revision of job procedures and/or permit to ensure rescue/incident response plan is practical
2 Control the permit site
- 2.1 Interpret the hazard controls required by the permit
- 2.2 Check all hazard controls are operational and complied with at all times
- 2.3 Maintain constant communication with workers as relevant to the job and permit
- 2.4 Control entry to and exit from the worksite in accordance with the requirements of the permit
- 2.5 Monitor the environment of the worksite and adjacent areas
- 2.6 Monitor scope and location of work as defined by the permit
- 2.7 Withdraw permit and shut down worksite if conditions vary from those required by the permit
3 Take appropriate action for potential incident
- 3.1 Ensure all required first response equipment is in the location specified by the permit and is in working condition
- 3.2 Ensure all required monitoring is carried out as required by the permit
- 3.3 Withdraw permit and shut down worksite in the event of an alarm or monitoring failure
- 3.4 Raise the alarm in the event of an incident
- 3.5 Implement rescue/incident response plan as required by procedures
4 Complete safety observer role
- 4.1 Hand over to oncoming safety observer before leaving role
- 4.2 Complete all required documentation and reports
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W9041 | MSAPMPER202A | Observe permit work | Unit of competency |