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Undertake initial rescue

Undertake initial rescue

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOMIR301
State Code
AXN73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
29/03/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to effect an initial rescue arising from an incident on or off-shore.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator who, while performing their normal role, may witness or be alerted to an incident involving a co-worker. They are required draw on their experience in work health and safety (WHS) to make decisions in the critical minutes before other help arrives, and their actions may have a significant effect on the wellbeing of their co-worker.The operator will be required to raise the alarm and alert others, obtain assistance, make decisions concerning the initial actions to be taken, take the actions in the right sequence, select and use rescue equipment and maintain own safety.This competency applies to any person operating as a team member in a facility, including working under permits. Once the incident is declared the operator will typically respond to an incident team leader.This unit of competency does not cover comprehensive vertical, technical or confined space rescue. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Respond to the incident surroundings
  • 1.1 Check the surroundings for signs of any hazards
  • 1.2 Ascertain the condition of the person by visual and auditory means
  • 1.3 Check that the person is wearing any prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) or harnesses
  • 1.4 Test the atmosphere for safe, breathable air
  • 1.5 Raise the alarm or alert other team members to the situation
2 Determine the condition of the person
  • 2.1 Communicate with the person to check on their condition, if possible
  • 2.2 Check the ability of the person to move unassisted
  • 2.3 Gain access to the person, if safe to do so, using appropriate techniques
  • 2.4 Check the person's condition and vital signs and the extent of any injuries
  • 2.5 Determine whether the person can be moved and any obstacles that may need to be overcome
  • 2.6 Determine any first aid requirements
3 Determine the appropriate rescue method
  • 3.1 Consider the condition of the person to be rescued
  • 3.2 Consider the time since the occurrence of the incident
  • 3.3 Consider the options for rescue and choose that most suitable for a single person rescue
  • 3.4 Make the person as comfortable as possible
  • 3.5 Seek the assistance of rescue or emergency team members
4 Use specialised rescue equipment
  • 4.1 Select rescue equipment compatible to the rescue method
  • 4.2 Use rescue equipment to effect a rescue in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
5 Convey information to others
  • 5.1 Frequently and critically monitor the person during the rescue attempt
  • 5.2 Convey information concerning the affected person to arriving team members
  • 5.3 Convey information concerning the surrounding environment to team members
  • 5.4 Communicate with emergency team leader and advise progress of rescue
6 Effect rescue within limits of safety and own capabilities
  • 6.1 Consider local circumstances, safety and own capabilities and effect rescue in the light of those circumstances
  • 6.2 Use appropriate methods to remove person from incident location
  • 6.3 Discontinue rescue efforts if it is evident that the rescue is beyond the limits of safety or own capabilities
  • 6.4 Monitor the condition of the person once removed from immediate danger or incident area
  • 6.5 Continue to communicate the need to obtain assistance in the event assistance has not arrived
  • 6.6 Assist person affected by the incident to acquire necessary medical or other attention
  • 6.7 Hand person over to appropriate individual for further attention
7 Complete incident reports
  • 7.1 Provide a verbal briefing to incident manager giving any details of injuries or ongoing unsafe conditions
  • 7.2 Complete incident report in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 7.3 Report any injuries or trauma effecting self and seek support
  • 7.4 Suggest any measures to control the risks in the incident area in accordance with procedures and duty of care
8 Recommend improvements to the rescue process
  • 8.1 Identify possible problems in rescue equipment or process
  • 8.2 Identify problems needing action
  • 8.3 Identify possible causes
  • 8.4 Recommend solutions within area of responsibility
  • 8.5 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8920 PMAOMIR301B Undertake initial rescue Unit of competency