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Follow fire prevention procedures

Follow fire prevention procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFIR2001
State Code
ODS71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply fire prevention procedures as part of forestry operations. The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of roles and operations in forestry operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation, standards and industry codes of practice that apply to the workplace.No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify fire prevention requirements for the site
  • 1.1 Determine fire prevention requirements from site fire risk management plan, including agreed chain of command and control and responsibilities of forest personnel, and where required seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify fire hazards and associated fire risks and implement mitigation measures within scope of responsibility
  • 1.3 Monitor fire weather warnings according to workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Identify emergency procedures to follow in the event of fire
  • 1.5 Confirm location, type, use and serviceability of personal protective equipment and firefighting equipment
2. Follow fire prevention practices
  • 2.1 Follow agreed fire risk reduction measures by suspending forestry operations and/or putting in place suitable fire mitigation measures
  • 2.2 Comply with fire prevention safety signs and symbols
  • 2.3 Participate in fuel modification or reduction activities and other routine fire risk reduction measures according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Apply site housekeeping practices designed to eliminate or minimise the risk of fire
  • 2.5 Check mobile plant for electrical faults or current inspections and test fire extinguisher according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Check equipment used to prevent vegetation build-up as an ignition source according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Check potential ignition sources, including hot and dried weather, chainsaws, friction sources and machinery to minimise the risk of fire according to workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Monitor other forest users for compliance with fire risk management plan
  • 2.9 Recognise and respond to signs of fire according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXM08 FWPCOR2204 Follow fire prevention procedures Unit of competency