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Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations

Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAWER001B
State Code
D5572
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/03/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
19/03/2013
Nominal Hours
5
Description
This unit covers the competency required to identify and prevent the development of workplace emergency situations, or to minimise their consequences, and to report if emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems are compromised.For this unit the term workplace is defined as the area encompassed by an individual's responsibilities. All aspects of the unit must be undertaken in line with legislative requirements, workplace policies and procedures, and accepted safe practices. This unit:has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 37452002covers the work required before the emergency services or specialist response team arrivesdoes not cover the specific use of equipment to prevent workplace emergency situations
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify, monitor and report situations that could lead to workplace emergencies
  • 1.1 Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies are identified.
  • 1.2 Immediate work area is routinely checked for any situations that could lead to emergencies.
  • 1.3 Hazardous work is monitored to ensure precautions and workplace procedures are followed.
2. Identify, report and correct situations that could prevent workplace emergencies from being safely handled
  • 2.1 Principles of operation of relevant emergency protection systems are identified.
  • 2.2 Principles of operation of relevant emergency control equipment are identified.
  • 2.3 Evacuation systems are identified.
  • 2.4 Immediate work area is routinely checked for any situations that could lead to emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems being made inoperable.
  • 2.5 Situations that could lead to emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems being made inoperable are identified and corrected.
  • 2.6 Workplace procedures and accepted safe practices are regularly monitored and followed to ensure operability of emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Hazardous work may include:
handling dangerous goods and hazardous materials (including waste)
hot work
manufacturing
unsafe manual handling
using, mixing and/or moving chemicals
working at heights, in confined spaces, in poorly ventilated spaces or around noise
working around traffic
working with plant and machinery
working with unstable equipment or equipment that has deteriorated
Emergency protection systems may include:
automatic fire/leak/spill/movement detectors
CCTV
communications systems
manual alarms
passive installations, fire/smoke doors, fire walls
security infrastructure
special hazard identification systems
spill/leak containment systems
sprinkler and deluge systems
warning systems
Emergency control equipment may include:
communications equipment
escape equipment
fire/smoke detection, alarm, mitigation and suppression systems
first-aid kits
forcible entry tools
initial response firefighting equipment
isolation barriers
personal protection kits
shower and eyewash
spill control kits/equipment
Evacuation systems may include:
access, egress
exits
procedures
Situations that could lead to emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems being made inoperable may include:
blocking egress
compromising security infrastructure or integrity
emergency lighting and/or exit lighting being damaged, missing or under service
locking or blocking exits
impairing exits and/or pathways to exits
interfering with alarm systems
not replacing or replenishing used emergency equipment
not reporting damage to emergency control equipment or facilities
propping open fire/smoke doors
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to identify emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems; to identify and report situations that may lead to or contribute to workplace incidents and/or emergencies.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace
appropriate emergency protection systems and emergency control equipment
relevant standards and workplace procedures
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ14 PUAFER001 Identify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations Unit of competency