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Respond to a workforce incident

Respond to a workforce incident

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIUND205E
State Code
OBV99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to workforce incidents in coal and metalliferous mining, including selecting and checking emergency equipment and reporting incidents.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess incident scene and prepare for response
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to respond to workforce incidents
  • 1.2 Interpret alarms and indicators and determine the nature, scope and location of the incident
  • 1.3 Assess incident and determine appropriate course of action
  • 1.4 Locate, access and check serviceability of emergency equipment according to manufacturer requirements
  • 1.5 Locate all local workers, confirm their removal from incident scene and erect barriers to prevent access by other personnel
  • 1.6 Notify appropriate personnel of occurrence and details of incident according to workplace requirements
2. Respond to emergency or incident situations
  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate emergency equipment according to site and incident requirements
  • 2.2 Isolate potential sources of danger and put in place warning signs/signals/barriers according to site and incident requirements
  • 2.3 Take local measures to reduce impact of incident within scope of own role
  • 2.4 Communicate with relevant personnel and control response to incident within scope of own role
  • 2.5 Control incident situation, within scope of own role, until formal relief is notified/received
  • 2.6 Follow or implement evacuation procedures according to site requirements
  • 2.7 Monitor and assess emergency situation and changes in circumstances within scope of own role
  • 2.8 Communicate requests for further assistance or evacuation to appropriate officials within scope of own role
3. Report and debrief
  • 3.1 Report details of incident to relevant personnel according to site requirements
  • 3.2 Provide information to investigating external agencies according to incident requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH713 RIIUND205D Respond to a workforce incident Unit of competency