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BSBWHS510
Contribute to implementing emergency procedures

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation of planning and response procedures for emergencies. The focus is on implementation of procedures already developed for short-term emergency responses. It assumes that expert advice will be available in identifying potential emergencies and in formulating response plans.

This unit applies to individuals with supervisory responsibilities for managing work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace who contribute to the implementation of procedures for responding to emergencies. These people will work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Identify potential emergencies

1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS hazards and relevant standards to identify causes of potential emergencies

1.2 Seek input of stakeholders in identifying potential emergencies

1.3 Identify and liaise with appropriate specialist advisors and emergency agencies to identify causes of potential emergencies

1.4 Develop a risk register to identify potential emergencies and their causes

2 Identify options for initial response

2.1 Categorise major types of potential emergencies

2.2 Identify actions required to contain or limit potential emergencies

2.3 Identify actions required to limit impact on personnel, property and the environment

2.4 Identify requirements for liaison with emergency agencies

2.5 Prioritise actions to be taken during emergencies

3 Plan initial response procedures

3.1 Identify resources available and required for immediate response

3.2 Check emergency equipment to ensure serviceability, accessibility, cleanliness and correct location

3.3 Document actions required for a range of major types of emergency, taking account of standards, current industry practice, specialist advice and input by emergency agencies

3.4 Identify training needs and appropriate providers

4 Implement initial response procedures

4.1 Document and display actions for initial response

4.2 Outline own role in emergency response

4.3 Follow appropriate procedures

5 Contribute to post-event activities

5.1 Identify and support other personnel involved in the second response phase

5.2 Make contributions to debriefing processes

6 Monitor emergency response and address deficiencies

6.1 Monitor responses to emergencies for efficiency and timeliness, in consultation with stakeholders and, as appropriate, specialist advisors and agencies

6.2 Document, and promptly and appropriately report, results of monitoring to appropriate persons

6.3 Identify areas for organisational and personal improvement and make improvement recommendations based on analysis of response

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Identify potential emergencies

1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS hazards and relevant standards to identify causes of potential emergencies

1.2 Seek input of stakeholders in identifying potential emergencies

1.3 Identify and liaise with appropriate specialist advisors and emergency agencies to identify causes of potential emergencies

1.4 Develop a risk register to identify potential emergencies and their causes

2 Identify options for initial response

2.1 Categorise major types of potential emergencies

2.2 Identify actions required to contain or limit potential emergencies

2.3 Identify actions required to limit impact on personnel, property and the environment

2.4 Identify requirements for liaison with emergency agencies

2.5 Prioritise actions to be taken during emergencies

3 Plan initial response procedures

3.1 Identify resources available and required for immediate response

3.2 Check emergency equipment to ensure serviceability, accessibility, cleanliness and correct location

3.3 Document actions required for a range of major types of emergency, taking account of standards, current industry practice, specialist advice and input by emergency agencies

3.4 Identify training needs and appropriate providers

4 Implement initial response procedures

4.1 Document and display actions for initial response

4.2 Outline own role in emergency response

4.3 Follow appropriate procedures

5 Contribute to post-event activities

5.1 Identify and support other personnel involved in the second response phase

5.2 Make contributions to debriefing processes

6 Monitor emergency response and address deficiencies

6.1 Monitor responses to emergencies for efficiency and timeliness, in consultation with stakeholders and, as appropriate, specialist advisors and agencies

6.2 Document, and promptly and appropriately report, results of monitoring to appropriate persons

6.3 Identify areas for organisational and personal improvement and make improvement recommendations based on analysis of response

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Apply knowledge of WHS hazards and relevant standards to identify causes of potential emergencies 
Seek input of stakeholders in identifying potential emergencies 
Identify and liaise with appropriate specialist advisors and emergency agencies to identify causes of potential emergencies 
Develop a risk register to identify potential emergencies and their causes 
Categorise major types of potential emergencies 
Identify actions required to contain or limit potential emergencies 
Identify actions required to limit impact on personnel, property and the environment 
Identify requirements for liaison with emergency agencies 
Prioritise actions to be taken during emergencies 
Identify resources available and required for immediate response 
Check emergency equipment to ensure serviceability, accessibility, cleanliness and correct location 
Document actions required for a range of major types of emergency, taking account of standards, current industry practice, specialist advice and input by emergency agencies 
Identify training needs and appropriate providers 
Document and display actions for initial response 
Outline own role in emergency response 
Follow appropriate procedures 
Identify and support other personnel involved in the second response phase 
Make contributions to debriefing processes 
Monitor responses to emergencies for efficiency and timeliness, in consultation with stakeholders and, as appropriate, specialist advisors and agencies 
Document, and promptly and appropriately report, results of monitoring to appropriate persons 
Identify areas for organisational and personal improvement and make improvement recommendations based on analysis of response 

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