Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for the job
- Check the permit(s) issues are appropriate and sufficient for the work to be done
- Prepare a rescue/incident response plan in accordance with procedures
- Check plan is workable within the approved job procedures and issued permit(s)
- Request revision of job procedures and or permit(s) to ensure rescue/incident response plan is practical.
- Control the permit site.
- Interpret the hazard controls required by the permit(s)
- Check all hazard controls are complied with all the time
- Maintain constant communication with workers
- Control entry to and exit from the work site in accordance with the requirements of the permit(s)
- Monitor the environment of the work site and adjacent areas
- Monitor scope and location of work as defined by the permit(s)
- Withdraw permit(s) and shut down work site if conditions vary from those required by the permit.
- Take appropriate action for potential incident.
- Ensure all required first response equipment is in the location specified by the permit(s) and is in working condition
- Ensure all required monitoring is carried out as required by permit(s)
- Withdraw permit and shut down work site in the event of an alarm or monitoring failure
- Raise the alarm in the event of an incident
- Implement rescue/incident response plan as required by procedures.
- Complete safety observer role.