This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement initial response procedures for emergencies. Its focus is on the 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.

The unit applies to those 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 work in a range of WHS roles across all industries, and apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

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1. 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 model WHS laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements.

2. The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information.

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

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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 possible causes of potential emergencies
Seek input from stakeholders in identifying potential emergencies
Identify and liaise with appropriate specialist advisers and emergency services and/or specialist response teams to identify possible causes of potential emergencies
Develop a risk register to identify potential emergencies and their possible causes
Categorise major types of potential emergencies
Identify actions required to contain or limit potential emergencies
Identify actions required to limit impact of potential emergencies on personnel, property and the environment
Identify requirements for liaison with emergency services and/or specialist response teams
Prioritise initial response actions to be taken during emergencies
Identify resources available and required for initial response
Ensure that emergency equipment is checked for 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 services and/or specialist response teams
Identify training needs and appropriate providers
Document and display actions for initial response
Outline own role in initial response
Follow required procedures according to WHS laws, and organisational policies and procedures
Monitor initial response for effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness in consultation with stakeholders and, specialist advisers and agencies as required
Document results of response monitoring and promptly report to appropriate persons
Identify areas for organisational and personal improvement and make recommendations based on analysis of response
Identify and support other personnel involved in second response phase
Facilitate debriefing processes

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