Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for emergency situations
- Appropriate actions are taken to maximise safety and minimise health hazards in the workplace.
- Options for action in cases of emergency are identified and evaluated.
- Organisational emergency procedures and policies are correctly implemented as part of the workplace procedures.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures and safe working practices are applied including the selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to suit the emergency situation.
- Regular checks of the workplace are carried out to minimise potential hazards.
- Emergency procedures are carried out as required by established workplace procedures.
- Safety equipment and aids required for emergencies are selected, used, maintained and stored in good order.
- Near misses and potential hazards are reported to supervisor and/or documented according to enterprise guidelines.
- Implement fire prevention and control on site and in the workshop
- Fire hazards are minimised as specified in workplace and/or fuelling procedures.
- Appropriate fire extinguishers and fire fighting equipment are used in fire situations, and appropriate authority notified according to established procedures.
- Evacuation procedures are followed according to enterprise policy and plan including nominated assembly points.
- Where required, specific safety procedures for the handling and use of industrial gases are carried out in line with standard industry practice and regulations.
- Evaluate the emergency
- Emergency and potential emergency situation reports and signals are promptly recognised and assessed.
- Advice is sought from relevant people in evaluating the emergency.
- The possible development of the emergency situation is assessed and further potential hazards to staff and/or clients are evaluated.
- Needs, including those for assistance, are prioritised promptly and accurately.
- Act in an emergency
- The plan of action is implemented using techniques appropriate to the situation and available resources and abilities.
- Equipment is operated safely and, where necessary, equipment and techniques are improvised.
- Strategies for group control are identified and implemented, and clients and other individuals are removed from danger.
- The condition of all staff and others assisting is constantly monitored.
- The information required to assist emergency services, where relevant, is acquired and documented.
- Emergency services are notified as necessary.
- The plan of action is changed to accommodate changes in the situation variables.
- Casualty evacuation methods are demonstrated where relevant to the context.
- Organisational procedures and policies and legal requirements are correctly implemented in the event of a major injury or death.
- Apply essential first aid techniques
- Immediate risk to self and casualty's health and safety are minimised by isolating the hazard.
- The casualty's injuries and vital signs are assessed.
- Casualty is reassured in a caring and calm manner and made comfortable using available resources.
- First aid care is provided in accordance with established first aid procedures.
- First aid assistance is sought from others as appropriate.