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Work in hazardous areas

Work in hazardous areas

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM13016
State Code
AUX42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/10/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
16/10/2015
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - industrial electrician apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in working in hazardous areas.It covers the basic requirements for performing installation and maintenance work on electrical equipment in hazardous areas. It provides a fundamental understanding of hazardous areas with regard to Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas (EEHA) principles, hazardous area classification definitions and factors affecting this aspect, protection techniques, ex-certification, competency requirements for personnel affecting hazardous areas, relevant standards and restrictions to repair work.If more extensive skills are required for hazardous areas then the appropriate national accredited unit/s should be selected.Some jurisdictions require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2. Prepare to work in hazardous areas
  • 2.1 Ascertain and interpret the area classification regarding zoning, gas group and temperature class from hazardous area layout drawings
  • 2.2 Identify factors that may affect the classification of an area
  • 2.3 Identify relevant hazards specific to hazardous areas and implement appropriate risk control measures
  • 2.4 Obtain specialist tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance work
3. Work in hazardous areas
  • 3.1 Carry out maintenance work in accordance with specifications and procedures
  • 3.2 Check and test equipment to ensure functionality and complies with appropriate documentation
  • 3.3 Identify hazardous area defective and unsuitable equipment and components for the application and source replacement items with the appropriate equipment certification
  • 3.4 Carry out adjustment and/or permitted repairs to equipment using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques to specifications
4. Complete work in hazardous areas
  • 4.1 Ensure all completed work and testing complies with the relevant EEHA Standards
  • 4.2 Record all inspection and maintenance activities according to established procedures and regulatory requirements
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