Assessor Resource
UETTDRVC34A
Undertake release and rescue from a tree near live electrical apparatus
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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This unit shall apply to Transmission, Distribution, Rail Traction, Telecommunications and Vegetation Management Control industry sectors.
1)Scope:
1.1) Descriptor
This competency standard covers the process of release and rescue of a tree climber working near live electrical apparatus, where an injured or unconscious tree climber is safely brought to the ground from a tree. Rescue and release safe working procedures requires hazard identification, basic first aid and emergency procedures, and tree climbing techniques. Release and rescue is likely to be undertaken in emergency situations with little or no supervision. Discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, organisation of rescue, and associated actions. Competency is demonstrated by the application of knowledge and skills to a range of rescue tasks and roles usually within established enterprise guidelines.
It includes safely accessing trees from above ground level to install restraints/slings, removing tree limbs in a safe manner and, clearing debris from the felling site to eliminate the occurrence of electrical incidents. It DOES NOT include entry of persons, mobile plant, equipment, and/or specialised tools into to the safe approach distance (SAD) as defined.
Also included is the preparation of risk assessment control measures that encompass job safety assessment. All work and zones are in compliance with relevant State or Territory regulatory agencies/bodies, local government legislation, industry bi-partite body – Guidelines/Codes of Practices or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus.
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