This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a first response within a workplace team operation.

A first response teamincludes personnel who prepare for and respond to an emergency incident that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment in a power generation facility such as that caused through natural disaster, fire, hazardous spills and other dangerous events. First response teams must comply with federal, state and local government laws and regulations for the management of emergency incidents.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan for operation of first response team, manage operation of first response team and report outcomes of emergency response. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator in first responder team, in a power generation facility.

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

Note: Workplace practice

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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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
Type of emergency incident is identified and classified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and appropriate action is then determined
Advice is gained from relevant personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
Emergency evacuation procedures are followed, in accordance with workplace procedures
Need for expert assistance is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Incident is evaluated for hazards and risk controls are implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
Location of emergency is identified and the most effective route is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures
Emergency is reported if first response actions are not safe, in accordance with workplace procedures
Emergency is contained to area of origin, where possible, in accordance with workplace procedures
Emergency control equipment or facilities are used safely, in accordance with workplace procedures
Manufacturers' specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are applied and monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures, throughout the emergency
Behaviour and characteristics of emergency incident is discussed with first response team members, in accordance with workplace procedures, after site inspection
Emergency response plan to ensure personnel safety and power generating plant integrity is developed and implemented, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
Relevant documentation is obtained and used, in accordance with workplace procedures
Materials, equipment and resources are obtained and checked, in accordance with workplace procedures
Communication with key stakeholders is established, in accordance with workplace procedures
The purpose of the first responder team is identified and clarified with relevant personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
Roles and responsibilities of emergency services personnel are clarified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Type of emergency incident is identified and classified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and appropriate action is then determined
Emergency is contained to area of origin, where possible, in accordance with workplace procedures
First response equipment is used in conjunction with other emergency actions or responses, in accordance with workplace procedures
Fire and emergency equipment is marked or positioned after use, in accordance with workplace procedures, to indicate requirement for servicing or replacing

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