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Work safely as a non-electrical licensed worker near electrical assets

Work safely as a non-electrical licensed worker near electrical assets

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF3015
State Code
AWM18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work safely near electrical assets as a non-electrical licensed worker.It includes preparing to work safely near electrical assets, carrying out work near electrical assets safely, ceasing work near electrical assets when safety is compromised, evaluating additional potential threats, and completing relevant documentation. This unit applies to workers whose role requires them to work within the vicinity of electrical assets.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to work safely near electrical assets
  • 1.1 Relevant state/territory safe work legislative requirements are identified
  • 1.2 Unsafe distances (clearance zones, no go zones or exclusion zones) near low and high voltage power lines are confirmed and applied to safe work planning
  • 1.3 Safe work practices and procedures are planned for in accordance with state/territory regulatory requirements, codes of practice and workplace policies
  • 1.4 Safe approach distances are identified and confirmed in accordance with state/territory legislation
  • 1.5 Potential hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control options are prioritised and documented in accordance with workplace operating procedures and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 1.6 Incident response plans are developed in accordance with safe systems of work, job safety, environmental analysis, work method statements and state/territory regulatory requirements
2 Carry out work near electrical assets safely
  • 2.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) principles and practices are applied, as required
  • 2.2 Hazards are identified and monitored during work tasks
  • 2.3 Changes to assessed risks are monitored
  • 2.4 Risk control options are implemented, monitored and amended as required to ensure safe work operations
  • 2.5 Potential risks and hazards are recorded and reported in accordance with workplace policies and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Emergency procedures and incident response plans are appropriately prepared for all tasks and implemented in an emergency
  • 2.7 All personnel on the specific task or job site are made aware of the location of emergency procedures and incident response plans
  • 2.8 Content of emergency procedures and incident response plans is explained
3 Cease work near electrical assets when safety is compromised
  • 3.1 Operation of vehicle is stopped immediately contact with electrical assets is made, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Nature of electrical incident or potential threat is assessed and communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Request for emergency services to be contacted is made in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
4 Evaluate additional potential threats
  • 4.1 While remaining in vehicle, additional threats are evaluated and a suitable plan of action to address these additional threats is determined in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Location of fallen wires and other threats are determined and all parts of vehicle are treated as live and/or dangerous unless otherwise determined, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 People in close proximity are directed to stay clear until area is electrically safe and situation is resolved, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 4.4 Vehicle is exited in accordance with workplace policies and procedures or as directed by emergency services personnel
5 Complete relevant documentation
  • 5.1 Work schedules and authorisations including safe systems of work, job safety and environmental analysis, work method statements and work permits are documented in accordance with workplace procedures and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 5.2 Incident reports are recorded in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 5.3 Relevant reports, records and data sheets are accurately recorded and lodged in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI816 TLIF3015A Work safely as a non-electrical licensed worker near electrical assets Unit of competency