Work must be carried out in accordance with OH&S codes and regulations and workplace requirements.

Work is performed under limited supervision. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace emergency response procedures when responding to accidents and emergencies.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Identify incident response procedures

1.1 Company procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies are identified and explained

1.2 Procedures for accessing first aid are determined

1.3 Relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used

1.4 Familiarisation with the use of fire safety equipment is demonstrated

Respond to the incident

2.1 Nature, extent and degree of threat from the incident are assessed in accordance with emergency procedures

2.2 Guides for product being carried are located and UN number and shipping/technical name are obtained from available documents

2.3 Resources and vulnerability of the situation are analysed

2.4 Key people and relevant support agencies are identified and notified of the incident and the product details

2.5 Instructions and support are sought from key people and support agencies in accordance with emergency procedures and transport emergency response plan (TERP)

Apply emergency strategies

3.1 Safety and security procedures are complied with in all actions

3.2 PPE is selected and used according to the requirements of the situation in accordance with OH&S and emergency procedures

3.3 Welfare of people is guarded and protected as the first priority in any action

3.4 Exclusion zone is established around the incident site

3.5 Safe access and exit are maintained for emergency services in accordance with emergency procedures and situational analysis

3.6 Controls are selected and applied to achieve objectives with minimum damage to people and the environment

3.7 Immediate response to threat or danger to people is provided while preserving personal safety in accordance with emergency procedures

3.8 Emergency first aid treatment of minor injuries is carried out correctly and details of any treatment administered are reported accurately to incident response leader

Communicate with and complement other personnel

4.1 Effective communication and documentation with key people and support agencies are constantly maintained

4.2 Activities are consistent with the incident response leader’s plan of action

4.3 Activities support the work of other key people and support agencies

Monitor the environment and the incident

5.1 Factors that may create or increase risk of injury or damage are constantly assessed and reported to incident response leader

5.2 Hazard controls are monitored to ensure continued effectiveness

5.3 Own and others’ health and morale are monitored and maintained

5.4 Changes in conditions and behaviour are identified and reported

Assist with recovery from incident

6.1 Evidence relating to the cause of the incident is preserved and recorded as far as possible

6.2 Appropriate assistance is provided in accordance with emergency procedures

6.3 Emergency equipment is returned to a state of readiness as soon as is reasonably possible

6.4 Debriefings are attended and participated in as appropriate

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills required at the completion of this unit.

Required knowledge:

Appropriate PPE and clothing

Concept of dynamic risk assessment

Emergency equipment operating characteristics, limitations, hazards, precautions, procedures and general care

General emergency priorities and strategies

Hazard analysis

Hazards and the precautions necessary during control activities

Survival, rescue and recovery procedures

Tactics for safely handling emergencies involving dangerous goods

Organisational emergency procedures

Required skills:

Access and use PPE and clothing safely and effectively under emergency conditions

Use communication skills during emergencies

Care for protective clothing and equipment

Re-stow response equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

applying own responsibilities in line with company procedures

communicating understanding of own responsibility in control of various incidents until authorities arrive

clearly describing an incident

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Company procedures include:

TERP

standard operating procedures (SOP)

emergency procedures guide (EPG)

emergency information procedure (EIP)

Types of incidents include:

recovery

in depot

on road

at unloading point

Personal safety measures include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

eye wash kit

emergency shutdown controls

evacuation controls

Key people and support agencies include:

fire brigade/CFA

ambulance

government agencies

Evidence to be preserved or recorded includes:

workplace documentation

load documentation

details of incident

Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:

Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail: the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code

relevant state and territory:

roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads

road rules

OH&S legislation

fatigue management regulations

environmental protection legislation and regulations

Documentation and records include:

transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures

workplace policies and procedures

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

relevant internal data entry books, including log books, data sheets and load sheets

TERP

This unit contains employability skills.