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Escape from hazardous situations unaided

Escape from hazardous situations unaided

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR203D
State Code
WH267
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
28/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to escape from hazardous situations unaided in Coal and Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for escaping from hazardous situations unaided
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply emergency response and rescue documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5 Interpret alarms and indicators to determine the type, cause and severity of the hazardous situation
  • 1.6 Assess hazard/danger and determine the safest escape option and/or route in consultation with other workers
  • 1.7 Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with other personnel during the emergency
2. Assess and withdraw from hazardous situation
  • 2.1 Identify and assess the hazardous situation
  • 2.2 Evaluate the need to barricade-in and wait for external aided rescue
  • 2.3 Withdraw, if safe, via selected escape route
  • 2.4 Access and use self-contained self-rescuer and/or other personal protective equipment
3. Evacuate to fresh air
  • 3.1 Evacuate from hazardous situation via the established or alternative escape route and notify appropriate personnel
  • 3.2 Follow escape route markers and guidance system to navigate escape route
  • 3.3 Continuously monitor and observe the mine atmosphere and environmental conditions and respond to adverse conditions
  • 3.4 Determine if the atmosphere is irrespirable and locate, access and use self-rescuer/breathing apparatus caches
  • 3.5 Evaluate the need for, locate and retreat to, a place of safety
  • 3.6 Build barricade/s for protection
  • 3.7 Monitor air/oxygen usage, adjust rate of travel where necessary and ensure efficient changeover of self-rescuer/breathing apparatus
4. Participate in post-incident debrief
  • 4.1 Provide details of escape to relevant personnel
  • 4.2 Process written records or reports
  • 4.3 Evaluate the need for voluntary counselling
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC355 RIIERR203B Escape from hazardous situation unaided Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBO92 RIIERR203E Escape from hazardous situations unaided Unit of competency