Description

Pre/Co-Requisites

Pre-requisite units:

• Nil

Co-requisite units:

• PUATEA001B Work in a team

Performance Criteria

1. Identify workplace hazards and risks and advise others
1.1. Procedures and practices are followed to identify workplace hazards and risks
1.2. Appropriate procedures for dealing with hazards in the workplace are followed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) guidelines and the organisation’s procedures
1.3. Contact is maintained at all times with other crew members and supervisor
1.4. Hazards in the work area and warnings of hazardous situations are recognised and reported to designated personnel
1.5. Stressful situations are recognised and support is sought or given to minimise effect

2. Implement hazard control procedures
2.1. Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and donned in accordance with the organisation’s procedures and within its limitations
2.2. Appropriate procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and hazards are followed
2.3. Personal health is protected in accordance with legislative and organisation’s procedures
2.4. Equipment appropriate to dealing with a hazard is used in accordance with standard operating procedures
2.5. Controls are implemented to minimise damage to the environment
2.6. Fluid and food intake and rest breaks are maintained in accordance with environmental and working conditions and the organisation’s policy
2.7. Assistance is given to crew members in danger while maintaining personal safety in accordance with the organisation’s procedures

3. Review effectiveness of hazard control procedures
3.1. Hazard controls are monitored to ensure continued effectiveness
3.2. Changes in incident behaviour and conditions are reported immediately to supervisor
3.3. Factors which may create or increase risk to life, property or the environment are identified, reported and controlled in so far as possible

4. Participate in the implementation of OH&S in the workplace
4.1. OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with procedures and OH&S legislation
4.2. Contributions to OH&S implementation in the workplace are made within organisation’s procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies
4.3. Activities/debriefings are undertaken which alleviate occupational stress

Key Competencies

Communicating ideas and information

• Communicate ideas and information to reporting procedures (verbal and written) 

Collecting analysing and organising information

• Collect, organise and understand information related to recognising and reporting situations

 Planning and organising activities 

• Plan and organise activities which implement and follow standard procedures 

Working with others and in teams

• Work with others and in a team by assisting and cooperating with team members 

Using mathematical ideas and techniques 

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques to document and report numbers for emergency procedures

Solving problems 

• Establish diagnostic processes which recommend improvements for OH&S issues

Using technology 

• Use workplace technology related to the use of technology to assist with safe work practices

Range Statement

Workplaces may include

• locations where activities and operations may occur such as structures, open spaces, water, public and private property (including crown land), mobile property, confined spaces

Activities to alleviate occupational stress include

• avoidance
• limiting exposure
• withdrawal
• defusion/debriefing
• counselling services
• referral to medical services or relevant government agencies

Hazards must include

• those associated with urban, rural and aircraft fires
• training and simulation activities
• hazardous materials
• electricity

and may also include

• prescribed burning activities
• vehicle and industrial rescue/extrication
• flood, storm and tempest rescues
• travelling in vehicles and
• travelling in aircraft

The nature of the hazard must include

• Incident
  • chemical spills such as those involving dangerous goods
  • vapours/poisonous gases/smoke
  • contaminated fire water
  • explosions/flammability
  • radioactivity
  • environmental contamination of air/land/water, appliances and equipment
• Biological such as
  • infections
  • bites
  • stings
  • radiation
• Personal
  • heat stress
  • dehydration
  • psychological such as critical incident stress; shock, drownings
• Environmental
  • fire and explosions
  • falling objects (trees, masonry, rocks etc.)
  • subsidence
  • water load
  • structural collapse, radiant heat, entrapment by fire in a vehicle or on foot
  • chemical types
  • heavy machinery
  • confined space/structure
• and may also include
  • aerial retardant drops
  • broken terrain

Risk control measures must include

• use of clothing and equipment to provide protection
• eye, sight, hearing protection
• appropriate training
• barriers
• vehicle protection hoses and devices
• survival techniques
• life support equipment/features

and may also include

• spill clean up kits
• electrically insulated tools and equipment
• fire blankets/roll over protection
• goggles, face shield, hearing protection and chainsaw chaps
• adequate food, fluid and other welfare needs during extended operations

Personal protective clothing and equipment must include

• Turnout uniform and gloves
• respiratory protection
• eye protection

and may also include

• face shield
• chemical protective clothing
• personal lines
• personal distress units
• personal accessories kit
• chainsaw chaps

Life support equipment/features may include

• radiation shielding
• vehicle cabins with/without sprays
• low water level indicators
• protective vests
• fire blankets
• first aid kit

Factors which must require evaluation and review include

• available resources
• traffic and spectators
• wind strength/direction
• temperature and relative humidity
• fire development/behaviour
• structural and equipment integrity
• water supply/pressure
• vegetation type, topographical features including slope, terrain and aspect

Contact with crew members and supervisors must include

• visual
• touch
• radio
• verbal

and may also include

• electronic
• written

Designated personnel must include

• other crew members/supervisors/OH&S representatives

Evidence Guide

Critical Aspects of Evidence

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

• correct identification of hazards in the workplace
• application of the organisation’s procedures including the correct selection and use of PPE
• advising and reporting of workplace hazards in accordance with the organisation’s requirements
• notification of risk to the team and supervisor in a timely manner

Underpinning Knowledge

• Health and fitness requirements such as diet and nutrition, exercise, impact of smoking, alcohol and drugs on the body
• Occupational hazards encountered in the workplace such as structural collapse, electricity,  chemicals, dust, wildfires, extreme temperatures, biological, radiation, hazardous atmospheres, flammable and combustible liquids and gases and manual handling
• Personal protection such as clothing and equipment requirements, survival in life threatening situations and health hazards
• Signs of occupational stress, limiting stress, dealing with stress and seeking assistance
• Signs of fatigue and dealing with fatigue
• Methods of hazard control and reporting in accordance with the organisation’s procedures
• Procedures for participating in OH&S arrangements

Underpinning Skills

• identification of typical hazards in the workplace
• use of protective clothing and equipment

Resource implications

• Availability of appropriate protective clothing, equipment and organisational procedures

Consistency in performance

• Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of assessment

• A combination of oral or written presentations, observations, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments