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Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security

Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC2103
State Code
OAP77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
13/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace health and safety (WHS), emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security and ensure the safety of self and others in the work environment.It includes: clarifying and applying policies and procedures to comply with legal rights and responsibilitiesidentifying, assessing and controlling security hazards and risks within the limits of own authorityworking with others to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuation of the work areaparticipating in a review of an emergency response to identify procedural improvements.It applies to people working under general supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow WHS procedures and prepare for emergency response.
  • 1.1 Read WHS and emergency procedures and workplace policies and apply to work tasks to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities.
  • 1.2 Clarify emergency procedures, personal authority and response limitations with relevant persons.
  • 1.3 Identify and locate emergency resources and instructions within the workplace.
  • 1.4 Select and use communications and personal protective equipment (PPE) to follow safe work practices.
2. Identify, assess and control security hazards and risks.
  • 2.1 Identify hazards in the work area and assess security risks.
  • 2.2 Report hazards and risks immediately to relevant persons following workplace procedures.
  • 2.3 Use the hierarchy of control to select and apply appropriate methods to control the hazard or minimise risk as far as possible within limits of own authority.
3. Identify and respond to emergency situation.
  • 3.1 Identify emergency situation and promptly notify emergency personnel and relevant persons.
  • 3.2 Follow emergency response procedures and comply with instructions to maintain security within limits of own competence and authority.
  • 3.3 Seek information from relevant persons to maintain situational awareness.
  • 3.4 Identify need to evacuate from the work area according to nature of emergency and immediate danger level.
  • 3.5 Select safe evacuation pathway and methods following emergency procedures and instructions and modify evacuation pathway as required.
  • 3.6 Communicate regularly with relevant persons and others in the work area to give and receive instructions.
  • 3.7 Evacuate work area following emergency procedures.
4. Complete documentation and assist review of emergency response.
  • 4.1 Record details of identified hazards, risks and incidents using workplace documentation.
  • 4.2 Discuss WHS arrangements and emergency response with relevant persons to seek feedback, exchange information and identify procedural improvements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1370 CPPSEC1004A Apply health care security procedures Unit of competency
D1377 CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEG5 CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations Qualification