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Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic

Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF0028
State Code
ODQ26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic in accordance with workplace procedures.It includes identifying and responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic, arranging followon support and assistance, and communicating with personnel and passengers in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant system of safeworking requirements.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.Work is generally performed without supervision and within a team environment.It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic, as part of work activities in a range of contexts across the Australian rail system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic
  • 1.1 Abnormal situations and emergencies are identified, assessed and prioritised in accordance with workplace emergency response plans and system of safeworking requirements and procedures
  • 1.2 Implications of abnormal situations and emergencies are evaluated in accordance with workplace requirements, and system of safeworking requirements and procedures
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Options for reporting abnormal situations and emergencies and/or taking actions are considered in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.5 Relevant personnel are alerted to abnormal situations and emergencies in accordance with workplace operating and emergency procedures and plans
  • 1.6 Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to determine appropriate course of actions
2 Respond to abnormal situations when operating rail traffic
  • 2.1 Abnormal situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, received instructions from relevant personnel, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan, as required
  • 2.2 Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with workplace procedures, and system of safeworking and/or regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Assistance is provided to relevant personnel, as required
  • 2.4 Information is provided to relevant personnel as requested in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures
3 Respond to emergencies when operating rail traffic
  • 3.1 Emergency situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, received instructions from relevant personnel, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan, as required
  • 3.2 Emergencies are handled appropriately in accordance with established response plan and within limits of rail safety worker duty of care responsibilities
  • 3.3 Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with workplace procedures, emergency response plan and system of safeworking and/or regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Assistance is provided in controlling site prior to and following arrival of emergency services, as required
  • 3.5 Assistance is provided to other staff and emergency services personnel conducting initial scene survey, as requested
  • 3.6 Directions of controlling emergency services authority are followed and all possible assistance is provided in response to those directions
  • 3.7 Information is provided as requested to relevant emergency services personnel in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures
4 Communicate with staff and/or passengers
  • 4.1 Staff and/or passengers are provided with relevant, appropriate and timely advice about abnormal situation or emergency
  • 4.2 Instructions are provided to relevant personnel and/or passengers in accordance with workplace procedures, consistent with the nature of abnormal situation or emergency
  • 4.3 Evacuation procedures for personnel and/or passengers are explained and/or applied, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Customer service and safety needs arising from abnormal situations and emergencies are identified and acted on in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements
5 Follow incident reporting procedures
  • 5.1 Incident reports are completed accurately in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Incident reports are processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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Replaces
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