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Apply ESI safety rules, codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical apparatus

Apply ESI safety rules, codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRRF01
State Code
OBH38
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/12/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the knowledge and application of electricity supply industry (ESI) safety rules and codes of practice for work on or near electrical apparatus. It includes the application of relevant state and territory safety rules, codes of practice and enterprise-based procedures and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to apply ESI safety rules, codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical apparatus
  • 1.1 Relevant safety rules, codes of practice and procedures are identified and obtained
  • 1.2 Hazards and risk control measures for specific work functions/areas are identified and obtained
  • 1.3 The requirement for access authority/work permits required for work are identified and obtained from appropriate personnel according to established procedures
  • 1.4 Safety systems and equipment for work are prepared and placed to minimise and control hazards in accordance with established procedures
2 Carry out application of ESI safety rules, codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical apparatus
  • 2.1 Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risk are followed
  • 2.2 Safety rules, codes of practice and workplace procedures for induction to a worksite, are followed
  • 2.3 Specific workplace systems and equipment isolation procedures are followed
  • 2.4 Restricted workplace areas are identified, including ingress and egress procedures
  • 2.5 Emergency procedures are identified, including assembly areas, and communication systems, including audible alarms and processes, according to established procedures
3 Complete the application of ESI safety rules, codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical apparatus
  • 3.1 Processes for completing work are applied, and access authority/work permits, where required, are completed in accordance with established procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD702 UETTDRRF01B Apply ESI safety rules, codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical apparatus Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEF19 UETDRMP002 ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus Unit of competency