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Work safely around powerlines as an ordinary person

Work safely around powerlines as an ordinary person

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRCD001
State Code
OEJ72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2023
Original Release Date
06/12/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required by ordinary persons (that are not associated with electrical work) to perform work activities safely around powerlines.It includes preparing, planning, working safely and monitoring compliance with the identified minimum approach distances. It also includes communicating with workers to prevent unsafe work activities and to stop the encroachment of workers, plant, tools and equipment inside the minimum approach distances.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare and plan to work safely around powerlines
  • 1.1 Relevant regulations, guidelines, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for working safely around powerlines are referred to
  • 1.2 Powerline infrastructure is identified
  • 1.3 Minimum approach distances for the work to be performed are determined
  • 1.4 Work is assessed for potential encroachment inside the minimum approach distances
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6 Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with identified risks and control measures
  • 1.7 Communication method between the workers and safety observer is discussed and confirmed in accordance with identified risks and control measures
  • 1.8 Worksite plan is prepared and communicated to all relevant personnel on site
2 Work safely around powerlines
  • 2.1 Prepared worksite plan is implemented and monitored
  • 2.2 Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Minimum approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed
  • 2.5 Site conditions are monitored for change
  • 2.6 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Respond to powerline incidents
  • 3.1 Incidents are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Incidents are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
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