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Extricate and transport people involved in incidents

Extricate and transport people involved in incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR308D
State Code
WH277
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to extricate and transport people involved in incidents in Coal mining and Metalliferous mining and Extractive. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for extrication and transport
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply extrication and transport documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5 Interpret incident information and determine location, type of incident and personnel involved and record on the mine plan
  • 1.6 Fit appropriate safety equipment and navigate to incident site
  • 1.7 Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
2. Select extrication method
  • 2.1 Identify and assess the type and extent of injuries to personnel
  • 2.2 Assess the incident and determine the appropriate method of extricating persons and casualties
  • 2.3 Determine extrication procedures and strategy and develop an action plan
3. Contact, communicate and cooperate with emergency services
  • 3.1 Assess the incident and determine the emergency service assistance required
  • 3.2 Contact emergency services and call in to mine
  • 3.3 Establish the roles and responsibilities of the emergency service and communicate to rescue team members
  • 3.4 Establish the roles and responsibilities of rescue team members in relation to emergency service people and communicate to both parties
4. Establish extrication system
  • 4.1 Identify and obtain personal protective equipment and test for fit for service
  • 4.2 Identify, locate and set up equipment for extrication
  • 4.3 Test the extrication system
5. Extricate casualty
  • 5.1 Select and use extrication equipment and apply extrication techniques to extricate casualties
6. Stabilise casualty
  • 6.1 Perform primary and secondary assessments to check casualty’s condition
  • 6.2 Identify and apply the life support requirements
  • 6.3 Continuously monitor casualty and record vital signs
  • 6.4 Communicate casualty information to Incident Control and/or medical personnel
7. Hand over casualty to emergency services
  • 7.1 Hand over casualty to medical personnel
  • 7.2 Hand over record of casualty’s vital signs
  • 7.3 Communicate with medical personnel and provide assistance with casualty life support as instructed
8. Restore and refurbish equipment
  • 8.1 Inspect all equipment used for any damage, record and report
  • 8.2 Identify and dispose of contaminated medical waste
  • 8.3 Repair or replace all defective equipment
  • 8.4 Clean and sterilise equipment
  • 8.5 Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment
  • 8.6 Return the rescue equipment to operational readiness
  • 8.7 Process written records and reports
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB238 RIIERR308A Extricate and transport people involved in incidents Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBN09 RIIERR308E Extricate and transport people involved in incidents Unit of competency