ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to work safely near live electrical apparatus

1.1 Receive and confirm instructions related to the work to be performed

1.2 Identify relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed and personnel to be contacted for the work to be performed

1.3 Receive and confirm work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures and technical standards relevant to the work and worksite

1.4 Collaborate with other telecommunications workers in meeting the safety requirements for working near live electrical apparatus

1.5. Identify, receive and confirm scope of responsibility and issued work permit/s according to workplace requirements and established procedures

1.6 Identify and confirm that first aid, safety observers and/or other related work safety procedures are in place to be followed in the event of an incident

1.7 Identify processes for reporting customer issues to appropriate personnel

1.8 Confirm site and work schedule according to given instructions and established procedures

1.9 Use safe approach distances and apply safe work zones

2. Conduct risk assessment

2.1 Assess risks from electrical, radiation, gas and other services in or adjacent to the worksite according to established procedures

2.2 Assess safety of the worksite, earthing arrangements, and other services and support structures using appropriate monitoring equipment and according to established procedures

2.3 Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) or similar risk assessment record specific to site and work requirements, and report safety hazards to relevant personnel

2.4 Assess potential emergency situations relevant to the site

2.5 Take measurements to assess electrical potential or charge leakage into adjoining infrastructure according to established procedures

2.6 Perform electrical and mechanical pole tests to ensure it is safe to climb

2.7 Inspect all hand and power tools, ladders, climbing and lifting equipment apparatus before use

3. Apply enterprise risk management plan

3.1 Apply enterprise procedures to manage potential hazards and risks

3.2 Communicate and confirm risk management strategies with co-workers within scope of own role

3.3 Confirm safety procedures to ensure management of emergency situations are in place

3.4 Obtain safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)

3.5 Delineate safe work zones and limits of approach to other services

3.6 Observe required road safety and traffic control measures according to established procedures

3.7 Implement safe strategies for working at heights and in confined spaces, according to regulatory requirements and within scope of own role

4. Complete work safely near live electrical apparatus

4.1 Report schedule and anomalies for completion and checking of work to authorised personnel, according to established procedures

4.2 Use safety equipment and PPE effectively

4.3 Use tested ladders, climbing and lifting equipment to work safely at heights, according to regulatory requirements and safety procedures

4.4 Operate hand and power tools safely at heights

4.5 Complete the work and ensure it complies with enterprise and industry earthing practices

4.6 Provide assistance in clearing worksite to ensure safety of telecommunications workers, the public and the telecommunications network

4.7 Complete work records and notify appropriate personnel that work is completed

Skill

Description

Reading

Reads and interprets documentation from a variety of sources and consolidates information to determine safety requirements

Writing

Accurately records and completes enterprise safety documents and correspondence using clear language and correct spelling, grammar and terminology

Oral Communication

Uses clear language, concepts, tone and pace appropriate for the audience to communicate safety outcomes

Navigate the world of work

Understands rights and responsibilities and complies with legal and regulatory requirements

Complies with explicit policies and procedures

Explores and implements implicit expectations of policies and procedures

Interact with others

Uses a limited range of accepted practices for communicating in a work environment

Get the work done

Plans and implements routine tasks and workload making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration; and seeks assistance in setting priorities

Responds to predictable routine problems, implementing standard or logical solutions