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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Monitor and assess situational risks in workplaces
   • Monitor workplace safety and make situational risk assessments according to agreed operational practices and the surrounding environment
   • Identify, assess and monitor potential risks to own safety, the safety of fellow officers and members of the public
2. Maintain a safe working environment
   • Identify, plan and implement operational safety responses and procedures to ensure safe working practices
   • Assess equipment, materials and environment for hazards, and plan protective action to ensure the health and safety of people
   • Evaluate and convey safety issues to relevant officers, and devise alternative responses
   • Identify, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements
   • Report faults, breakdowns or deficiencies in personal protective equipment to responsible officer
   • Identify incidents and record and report observations accurately, promptly and in the required format to relevant personnel
3. Employ defensive tactics
   • Assess situations correctly and make informed judgements as appropriate for the use of tactical communications, defensive tactics or physical restraint techniques
   • Use tactical communications, defensive tactics or restraining skills according to operational situation and organisational standard
   • Use personal defence equipment with due regard to personal safety and the safety of others at all times
   • Maintain personal defence equipment and report any losses, damage and faults immediately to the appropriate officer
   • Complete and submit documentation in the use of force or the use of accoutrements