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Prevent injury

Prevent injury

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR201B
State Code
D3766
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
01/12/2011
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit covers the competency associated with the identification, avoidance, review, and evaluation of workplace risks and hazards, maintenance of personal safety and the reporting to supervisors and team members.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify workplace hazards and risks and advise others
  • 1.1 Procedures and practices are followed to identify workplace hazards and risks
  • 1.2 Appropriate procedures for dealing with hazards in the workplace are followed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) guidelines and the organisation's procedures
  • 1.3 Contact is maintained at all times with other crew members and supervisor
  • 1.4 Hazards in the work area and warnings of hazardous situations are recognised and reported to designated personnel
  • 1.5 Stressful situations are recognised and support is sought or given to minimise effect
2. Implement hazard control procedures
  • 2.1 Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures and within its limitations
  • 2.2 Appropriate procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and hazards are followed
  • 2.3 Personal health is protected in accordance with legislative and organisation's procedures
  • 2.4 Equipment appropriate to dealing with a hazard is used in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 2.5 Controls are implemented to minimise damage to the environment
  • 2.6 Fluid and food intake and rest breaks are maintained in accordance with environmental and working conditions and the organisation's policy
  • 2.7 Assistance is given to crew members in danger while maintaining personal safety in accordance with the organisation's procedures
3. Review effectiveness of hazard control procedures
  • 3.1 Hazard controls are monitored to ensure continued effectiveness
  • 3.2 Changes in incident behaviour and conditions are reported immediately to supervisor
  • 3.3 Factors which may create or increase risk to life, property or the environment are identified, reported and controlled in so far as possible
4. Participate in the implementation of OH&S in the workplace
  • 4.1 OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with procedures and OH&S legislation
  • 4.2 Contributions to OH&S implementation in the workplace are made within organisation's procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies
  • 4.3 Activities/debriefings are undertaken which alleviate occupational stress
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Workplaces may include
locations where activities and operations may occur such as structures, open spaces, water, public and private property, (including crown land), mobile property, confined spaces
Activities to alleviate occupational stress include
avoidance
limiting exposure
withdrawal
defusion/debriefing
counselling services
referral to medical services or relevant government agencies
Hazards must include those associated with
urban, rural and aircraft fires
training and simulation activities
hazardous materials
electricity
and may also include
prescribed burning activities
vehicle and industrial rescue/extrication
flood, storm and tempest rescues
travelling in vehicles and
travelling in aircraft
The nature of the hazard must include
Incident
chemical spills such as those involving dangerous goods; vapours/poisonous gases/smoke; contaminated fire water; explosions/flammability; radioactivity; environmental
contamination of air/land/water, appliances and equipment
Biological
biological such as infections, bites, stings, radiation
Personal
heat stress; dehydration
psychological such as critical incident stress; shock, drownings
Environmental
fire and explosions; falling objects (trees, masonry, rocks etc.); subsidence; water load; structural collapse, radiant heat
entrapment by fire in a vehicle or on foot
chemical types
heavy machinery
confined space/structure
and may also include
aerial retardant drops
broken terrain
Risk control measures must include
use of clothing and equipment to provide protection
eye, sight, hearing protection
appropriate training
barriers
vehicle protection hoses and devices
survival techniques
life support equipment/features
and may also include
spill clean up kits
electrically insulated tools and equipment
fire blankets/roll over protection
goggles, face shield, hearing protection and chainsaw chaps
adequate food, fluid and other welfare needs during extended operations
Personal protective clothing and equipment must include
Turnout uniform and gloves
respiratory protection
eye protection
and may also include
face shield
chemical protective clothing
personal lines
personal distress units
personal accessories kit
chainsaw chaps
Life support equipment/ features may include
radiation shielding
vehicle cabins with/without sprays
low water level indicators
protective vests
fire blankets
first aid kit
Factors which must require evaluation and review include
available resources
traffic and spectators
wind strength/direction
temperature and relative humidity
fire development/behaviour
structural and equipment integrity
water supply/pressure
vegetation type
topographical features including slope, terrain and aspect
Contact with crew members and supervisors must include
visual
touch
radio
verbal
and may also may include
electronic and written
Designated personnel must include
other crew members/supervisors/OH&S representatives
EVIDENCE GUIDE



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:
correct identification of hazards in the workplace
application of the organisation's procedures including the correct selection and use of PPE
advising and reporting of workplace hazards in accordance with the organisation's requirements
notification of risk to the team and supervisor in a timely manner

Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
A combination of oral or written presentations, observations, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments
Specific resources for assessment
Availability of appropriate protective clothing, equipment and organisational procedures

Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8873 PUAFIR201A Prevent injury Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG113 PUAFIR215 Prevent injury Unit of competency