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Follow work health and safety, and emergency procedures during mooring operations

Follow work health and safety, and emergency procedures during mooring operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF050
State Code
ODO43
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/10/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/01/2022
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
07/01/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policy and procedures, and emergency procedures during mooring operations. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a Linesperson.Licensing/Regulatory informationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Follow safety and hazard control procedures
  • 1.1 Tests and inspections of ropes and equipment are conducted according to manufacturer’s instructions and terminal and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Hazards and risks are identified and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Corrective action is taken to eliminate or minimise risk to personnel, port facilities, vessel and the environment in accordance with workplace procedures and instructions
  • 1.4 Safety precautions and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations are followed at all times during mooring operations
  • 1.5 Safe distance from snapback zones, danger zones and demarcated area is maintained during tensioning and slackening of lines
2 Use personal protective equipment
  • 2.1 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and inspected prior to commencement of operations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 PPE is used and stored correctly after use in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Follow safety and emergency procedures
  • 3.1 Wharf, port and vessel emergency procedures are identified and accessed
  • 3.2 Emergency procedures and instructions are followed in accordance with workplace procedures (as required)
  • 3.3 Action is taken to secure vessel and maintain safety of vessel and person involved, in a mooring or unmooring incident in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Emergencies are identified correctly and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with emergency procedures
  • 3.5 Escape routes, emergency communications, alarm signals and alarm systems are used in accordance with emergency procedures (as required)
  • 3.6 Emergencies and safety incidents are recorded accurately and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHD3 MAR20121 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson) Qualification
BHH9 TLI20321 Certificate II in Stevedoring Qualification