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Conduct First Response within a Workplace Team

Conduct First Response within a Workplace Team

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS210A
State Code
S5156
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
31/05/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to conduct a first response within emergency team operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify emergency team roles and responsibilities
  • 1.1 The purpose of the team is identified and, where necessary, clarified with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 The duties and responsibilities of team members are identified
  • 1.3 Instructions from supervising team members are carried out in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
  • 1.4 Team members are supported in relation to duties and responsibilities
  • 1.5 Appropriate team member identification is displayed in accordance with procedures
2 Cooperate with other emergency service(s) personnel
  • 2.1 The roles and responsibilities of emergency service(s) personnel are clarified, where necessary
  • 2.2 Role and authority of emergency services is conveyed to other team members
  • 2.3 Instructions from relevant emergency services personnel are clarified and complied with
3 Evaluate the emergency
  • 3.1 The emergency situation is identified and classified and appropriate action determined
  • 3.2 Advice is accessed from relevant personnel in evaluating the emergency
  • 3.3 Advice is accessed from relevant personnel in evaluating the emergency
  • 3.4 Emergency evacuation procedures are followed where appropriate
  • 3.5 Requirement for special expert assistance is identified
  • 3.6 Incident is evaluated to prevent repetition of risk
  • 3.7 Location of emergency is identified and most effective route to emergency is determined
  • 3.8 Situations where first attack actions are not safe are reported according to enterprise/site procedures
4 Contain emergencies
  • 4.1 Emergencies are contained to their area of origin were possible, in accordance with procedures
  • 4.2 Emergency control equipment or facilities used to confine emergency are used in a safe manner, and with regard to other team members and personnel
  • 4.3 Emergency control equipment or facilities are used within limitations and relevant operating procedures
  • 4.4 Manufacturer's specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedures
  • 4.5 The anticipated behaviour and characteristics of the fire or emergency incident are taken into account in the directions and advice given to team members after appropriate site inspection
  • 4.6 A plan to ensure personnel safety and plant integrity is developed, in accordance with statutory, industry and site standards
  • 4.7 Relevant documentation is obtained in accordance with procedures
  • 4.8 Materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy the job are identified and obtained
  • 4.9 Effective lines of communication are established if required
5 Use emergency equipment
  • 5.1 Appropriate equipment is selected to attack emergency situation
  • 5.2 Equipment is checked in accordance with procedures or standards to ensure it is safe and ready for use
  • 5.3 Equipment is used in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
  • 5.4 Operation and location of others in the team are monitored to ensure the continuing communication, visual contact and safety in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
  • 5.5 Use of equipment is co-ordinated in conjunction with other emergency actions/responses
  • 5.6 Rescue and first aid procedures are applied as required and in accordance with procedures
6 Report outcomes of emergency response
  • 6.1 Fire and emergency equipment is marked or positioned after use, in accordance with procedures, to indicate it requires servicing or replacing
  • 6.2 The use of emergency equipment is reported according to procedures
  • 6.3 De-briefing is attended and responded to in accordance with procedures
  • 6.4 Effectiveness of emergency response is evaluated and recommendations are submitted for consideration
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXX68 UTPNEG007A Conduct emergency response within a workplace team Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE309 UEPOPS210B Conduct first response within a workplace team Unit of competency