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Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented

Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAWER002B
State Code
D5573
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers the competency required to implement workplace emergency prevention procedures within a workplace or a defined group of workplaces.The person undertaking this work may be supervising some people in the workplace. All aspects of the unit must be undertaken in line with legislative requirements, workplace policies and procedures, and accepted safe practices.This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745—2010.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ensure workplace emergency prevention processes are implemented
  • 1.1 Workplace emergency prevention inspections are carried out according to workplace procedures, safe practices and workplace emergency management plan.
  • 1.2 Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies are identified, mitigated or corrected, and recorded or reported.
  • 1.3 Processes are reviewed and reported.
2. Ensure appropriate hazard analysis is undertaken and results are implemented
  • 2.1 Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure that an emergency prevention hazard analysis in the area is routinely undertaken.
  • 2.2 Personnel are designated to implement the processes according to the hazard analysis.
  • 2.3 Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure personnel comply with identified emergency prevention processes.
3. Ensure workplace emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems remain effective
  • 3.1 Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure work practices do not interfere with the area's emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems.
  • 3.2 Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure problems or deficiencies with area emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems are corrected and reported.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies may include:
deficient or ineffective security arrangements
fire/smoke hazards
poor housekeeping
unreported faults
unsafe practices
unsafe storage and handling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials
unsafe use of electrical or mechanical equipment
Emergency protection systems may include:
automatic fire/leak/spill/movement detectors
communications equipment
CCTV
fire/smoke doors
manual alarms
security infrastructure
special hazard identification systems
spill/leak containment systems (sprinkler and deluge systems
warning systems
Emergency control equipment may include:
communications equipment
escape equipment
fire/smoke detection, alarm, mitigation and suppression systems
first-aid kits
forcible entry tools
initial response firefighting equipment
isolation barriers
personal protection kits
shower and eyewash
spill control kits/equipment
Evacuation systems may include:
access, egress
exits
procedures
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to identify workplace emergency prevention procedures and to ensure these procedures are routinely implemented.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of emergencies that could be expected in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace
relevant workplace hazard analysis results
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ13 PUAFER002 Ensure facility emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented Unit of competency