This unit covers the performance of rescue procedures from an electricity supply industry (ESI) tower in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from an ESI tower and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to perform tower rescue

1.1

Instruction in hazards and risk control measures for specific work areas and work activities are identified and obtained

1.2

Tools and emergency equipment are checked for safety, functionality and placed in an accessible location to facilitate response and rescue according to established procedures

2

Carry out tower rescue

2.1

Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risk are followed

2.2

Workplace procedures for accessing the tower, removing the victim, where necessary, and from contact with live apparatus and are followed

2.3

Workplace procedures for attaching the emergency lowering equipment and lowering the victim to the ground are followed

2.4

Workplace procedures for carrying out cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if required at the site, and treatment, where necessary, by medical professionals are followed

2.5

The worksite is secured and entry controlled until appropriate authorities inspect and release the site

3

Complete the performance of the tower rescue procedure

3.1

Processes for reporting to accidents and/or incidents to authorised personnel are confirmed in accordance with established procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Not applicable.

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