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RIIERR304A - Control emergencies and critical situations

Description

 This unit covers controlling emergencies and critical situations in the oil
and gas drilling industry. It includes: planning and preparing for
operations; controlling critical situations; and coordinating the response
to emergencies.

Pre Requisites

 Nil

Application

 This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles, at worksites, within:
  •  Oil and Gas Drilling

Performancec Criteria

 1. Plan and prepare operations
1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to controlling emergencies and critical situations
1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
1.3 Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
1.4 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities

2. Control critical situations
2.1 Identify developing, emerging and existing critical situations and take actions appropriate to the situation
2.2 Activate relevant alarms
2.3 Take actions to control and alleviate the situation
2.4 Recognise symptoms/effects of contaminants, toxic materials and heat stress and take appropriate action
2.5 Monitor the situation and take relevant actions to minimise risks to personnel, environment, process, plant and equipment
2.6 Maintain reporting requirements in the event of a critical situation

3. Coordinate the response to emergencies
3.1 Identify developing, emerging and existing critical situations and take actions appropriate to the situation
3.2 Activate relevant alarms
3.3 Give information and instructions clearly, accurately and in a suitable format for the needs of relevant personnel
3.4 Clarify and act upon advice received as appropriate to the situation
3.5 Adhere to agreed emergency procedures
3.6 Record information on relevant documentation accurately, completely and legibly
3.7 Take immediate action to make the situation safe and minimise risks to personnel, environment, process, plant and equipment

Required Skills & Knowledge

 Required skills
  •  apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
  •  implement personal protection requirements appropriate to the environment
  •  recognise effects of changes of ambient conditions on operations
  •  locate sources of information and interpret drawings and manuals
  •  operate equipment

Required knowledge
  •  occupational health and safety obligations
  •  company and statutory guidelines, procedures and practices
  •  emergency procedures
  •  evacuation procedures and personnel responsibilities
  •  fire and gas control system
  •  alarm system
  •  emergency shutdown control system
  •  effects of loss of any system upon the operation
  •  functioning of process control, including instrumentation
  •  equipment layout and its connection with other systems
  •  consequences of emissions to the environment
  •  operating parameters and tolerances
  •  rig maintenance
  •  normal drilling operations
  •  non-routine drilling operations
  •  man management/rig management

Range Statement

 Relevant compliance documentation may include:
  •  legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
  •  manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
  •  Australian standards
  •  code of practice
  •  Employment and workplace relations legislation
  •  Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability

Work instructions may come from briefings, toolbox meetings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
  •  potential hazards
  •  personal protective equipment requirements
  •  consideration of h 2s and other toxic substances
  •  communication requirements
  •  Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  •  emergency and critical situation response procedures
  •  agreed procedures may include:
  •  company
  •  facility
  •  client

Reports may include:
  •  hazard observation reports
  •  rig safety audits

Coordination requirements may include:
  •  other equipment operators
  •  maintenance personnel
  •  supervisors
  •  site emergency response personnel

Critical situation may include:
  •  operational difficulties
  •  extreme weather
  •  equipment failure
  •  leaks
  •  fires
  •  kicks

Alarms may include:
  •  audible
  •  warning gestures
  •  oral warnings
  •  fixed system specific to installation

Actions to control and alleviate critical situations may include:
  •  make safe
  •  isolate
  •  shutdown
  •  evacuate work area
  •  report
  •  record
  •  contain
  •  rectify

Reporting requirements may include:
  •  oral
  •  written

Immediate actions may include:
  •  inform external services
  •  do nothing
  •  activate internal emergency response teams
  •  inform duty personnel
  •  inform adjacent facilities
  •  activate ESD
  •  account for people
  •  evacuate
  •  assist in rescue of personnel

Evidence Guide

 Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and
knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
  •  knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for controlling emergencies and critical situations
  •  implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient control of emergencies and critical situations
  •  working with others to respond to emergencies and critical situations that meet all of the required outcomes
  •  consistent timely controlling of emergencies and critical situations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
  •  This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace
  • performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
  •  The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
  •  Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
  •  Aboriginal people and other people from a non English
  • speaking background may have second language issues.
  •  Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
  •  Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
  •  Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment
  • This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using
  • more than one of the following assessment methods:
  •  written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
  •  observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
  •  implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
  •  consistently achieving the required outcomes
  •  first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
  •  working with others to respond to emergencies and critical situations

Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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