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Comply with environmental and incidental response procedures

Comply with environmental and incidental response procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDREL03B
State Code
WA478
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/02/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
01/02/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis Competency Standard Unit covers the compliance of environmental and incidental response procedures whilst undertaking tasks in the Electricity Supply Industry workplace and refers to relevant legislation, codes and practices and established procedures. The competency standard refers to compliance with relevant sections of Federal and State OHS and Environmental Protection Acts. The checking of plant and equipment should be performed through visual and mechanical checks. The plant and equipment used is that typically used in preparing worksites and compliance with environmental policies and procedures. Relevant regulations and procedures are referred to, but not limited to, the worksite and the use of plant; machinery/equipment; cleaning materials and aids; equipment operation; personal protective equipment e.g. safety boots, eye and ear protection, safety helmets.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to comply with environmental and incident response procedures
  • 1.1 Work instructions are received and confirmed.
  • 1.2 Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are discussed with all persons to establish and confirm the work schedule.
  • 1.3 OHS and environmental policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed.
  • 1.4 Suggestions to assist with complying with environmental and incident response procedures are made to others involved in the work.
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and emergency exits kept clear according to given instructions and established procedures.
  • 1.6 Scope of responsibility under any relevant work permits are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons.
  • 1.7 Resources including environmental compliance personal protective equipment required for the incident are obtained and in working order according to established procedures.
  • 1.8 Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident.
  • 1.9 Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards.
  • 1.10 Site is reviewed according to given instructions and the work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures.
  • 1.11 Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements.
2 Carry out compliance with environmental and incident response procedures
  • 2.1 OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are followed in accordance with given instructions, requirements and/or established procedures.
  • 2.2 Environmental requirements for the work are mentioned, reviewed and control measures, recommended for inclusion in the work process.
  • 2.3 Any environmental incidents and potential problems are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with established procedures.
  • 2.4 Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents.
  • 2.5 Operational knowledge for compliance with environmental and incident response procedures is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures.
  • 2.6 Complying with environmental and incident response procedures is carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.
  • 2.7 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.
  • 2.8 Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.
  • 2.9 Problems associated with complying with environmental and incident response procedures are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met.
  • 2.10 On going checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.
3 Complete the compliance with environmental and incident response procedures
  • 3.1 Work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.2 Accidents and incidents are reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.3 Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.5 Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures.
  • 3.6 Environmental completion records, report forms/data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.
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