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Perform lookout duties

Perform lookout duties

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF0027
State Code
ODP76
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
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform lookout duties on a rail network in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes taking up look position, conducting lookout duties and taking actions in unsafe situations or emergencies.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.The unit includes the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Take up lookout position
  • 1.1 Appropriate warning devices are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Worksite briefing is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Danger zone is safely accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Location of lookout position is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Sighting distance of rail traffic is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Unsafe and/or ineffective lookout positions are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Audible warning equipment is tested, as required
  • 1.8 Changed environmental conditions are identified and impact on lookout position is determined, continually monitored and reported
  • 1.9 Effectiveness of lookout placement and method of communicating rail traffic movements is tested and confirmed
2 Conduct lookout duties
  • 2.1 Situational awareness is maintained at all times
  • 2.2 Approach of rail traffic is communicated using agreed methodology in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Hand signals are used to confirm safe conditions to rail traffic in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Authority to get back on-track is confirmed and notified to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Take action in unsafe situations or emergencies
  • 3.1 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate actions taken to minimise risk in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Emergencies and incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVJ39 TLIF2081 Perform lookout duties Unit of competency