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Evidence Guide: ICTTCR2189A - Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment

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ICTTCR2189A - Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare to use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment

  1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards and applicable to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems
  2. Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice
Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards and applicable to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems

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Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice

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Assess hazards associated with wearing safety equipment

  1. Inform appropriate personnel of potential faults and non-compliances in personalequipment
  2. Inform appropriate personnel of primary hazards associated with the use of a safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies
Inform appropriate personnel of potential faults and non-compliances in personalequipment

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Inform appropriate personnel of primary hazards associated with the use of a safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies

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Check and fit a safety harness

  1. Use correct safetyharnessfittingmethod
  2. Confirm that the lanyard is appropriate for the task and check lanyard and harness for faults according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace procedures
  3. Fit the safety harness according to manufacturer's instructions
Use correct safetyharnessfittingmethod

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Confirm that the lanyard is appropriate for the task and check lanyard and harness for faults according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace procedures

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Fit the safety harness according to manufacturer's instructions

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Use a safety harness in a telecommunications environment

  1. Minimise risks to self and others while using a safety harness and lanyards using identified safety principles associated with effective fallarrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems
  2. Confirm the safety of possible hook-on points and select the optimum hook-on points
  3. Attach and detach lanyards in a safe manner to and from anchor points
Minimise risks to self and others while using a safety harness and lanyards using identified safety principles associated with effective fallarrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems

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Confirm the safety of possible hook-on points and select the optimum hook-on points

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Attach and detach lanyards in a safe manner to and from anchor points

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Verify the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall

  1. Confirm the rescue plan is in place with work supervisor
  2. Notify individuals of their roles in the rescue plan
  3. Provide a report to the supervisor on the application of operational safety in rigging practice in a telecommunications environment
Confirm the rescue plan is in place with work supervisor

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Notify individuals of their roles in the rescue plan

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Provide a report to the supervisor on the application of operational safety in rigging practice in a telecommunications environment

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to:

use fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment

check and fit a safety harness according to industry practice

use a safety harness where a fall hazard exists at height in a telecommunications context

demonstrate knowledge of the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall

apply related OHS requirements and work practices associated with fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

site on which rigging operations may be conducted

rigging and safety equipment

relevant regulations, standards specifications and manuals.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the candidate checking and fitting a safety harness using correct method

direct observation of the candidate using a safety harness in a telecommunications environment

review of report prepared by the candidate outlining a rescue plan in the event of a fall

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess OHS requirements and work practices associated with rigging.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTCR2188A Use rigging practices and systems on telecommunications network structures

ICTTCR2190A Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

analytical skills to properly and adequately assess risk on telecommunications network structures

communication skills to liaise with other personnel, including the use of radio devices

literacy skills to interpret manufacturer's operating instructions, technical documentation, plans and specifications

numeracy skills to:

take measurements

interpret results

evaluate different types of technical data

planning and organisational skills to prioritise and monitor own work and occupational health and safety (OHS) responsibilities

problem solving and contingency management skills to adapt rigging activities to particular sites and conditions

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to:

check and fit a safety harness

use a safety harness where a fall hazard exists at height in a telecommunications context

safety awareness skills to:

apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

prevent and treat hypothermia

select and use required personal protective equipment for rigging projects to suit different applications and for work at heights conforming to industry and OHS standards

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to select and use appropriate equipment and practices to suit different applications

Required knowledge

electromagnetic radiation (EMR) safety practices

fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment

features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

government and local government legislation, regulations, and by-laws including:

applicable site and company OHS procedures

OHS Act

relevant codes of practice

subsequent amendments in regards to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment

hazards associated with wearing a safety harness and associated equipment

licensing and regulatory issues applying to rigging practices and systems on telecommunications radio structures

optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

personal protective equipment for rigging projects

rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall

risks present when working on telecommunications radio structures

safe rigging practices and systems to telecommunications radio structures

suspension trauma

working at heights safety practices

workplace operational procedures.

Range Statement

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards

appropriate licences that may be required:

crane

dogging

rigging

scaffolding

winch.

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) electromagnetic radiation (EMR) standard

AS 1353.1:1997

AS 1353.2:1997

AS 1657:1992

AS 2089:2008

AS 2319:2001

AS 2626: replaced by AS/NZS 1891.4:2000

AS 3775.1:2004

AS 3775.2:2004

AS 3777:2008

AS 4497.2:1997

AS/NZS 1891.1:2007

AS/NZS 1891.4:2000

AS/NZS 4801:2001

AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004

Australian building codes and regulations

Australian Standards

CE, American national standards Institute (ANSI) equipment standards

enterprise standards

environmental protection

equipment certifications:

NFPA 1983 (2006 edition)

NFPA/UL G-rated (General Use)

equipment standards:

intrinsically safe lightning protection

site engineering standard

fire regulations

heritage legislation

international standards

local government

OHS

Radcoms Act

related publications

Telecoms Act

WI's, CI's, Business Operating Procedures (BOP), Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instruction (RALI), assignment guidelines.

Tools may include:

crane

hand

load and tension gauge

mechanical

power.

Safety equipment may include:

aerial safety belts and lines

anchor straps

earmuffs

elevated platform

equipment guards

fall arrest systems

fall constraint systems

fall guarding systems

flashing lights

gloves

guards

helmets

pulleys

rigging plates

rope clamps

safety cages

safety glasses

safety harnesses:

basic

full body fall arrest

sit harness

scaffold deck

warning signs and tapes.

Potential faults and non-compliances may relate to:

assessing condition of personal equipment and inspecting for:

abrasions

chemical damage

cracks

deformities

heat damage

mechanical failure

wear

determining appropriate:

anchors

ascenders

climbing equipment for network structures

descenders

karabiners

lines

non-registered equipment and damage to:

connectors

fall arrestor

harnesses

lanyards

shock absorbers

using climbing equipment and fall arrest systems

using:

anchor points

connectors

jointing splices

karabiners

rigging screws

shackles

slings

snatch blocks

strops

synthetic ropes

turn buckles

wire rope grips

wire ropes.

Personal equipment may include:

personal protective equipment for:

carrying out rigging work

work at a telecommunications site with potential optical fibre and laser equipment hazards

personal monitor for detecting and reporting RF EMR hazards.

Safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies may include:

aerial safety belts and lines

anchor straps

crane cage

elevated platform

equipment guards

fall arrest devices and systems

fall constraint systems

fall guarding systems

flashing lights

guards

helmets and other personal safety equipment:

earmuffs

gloves

safety glasses

lanyards, static lines and anchors

pulleys

rescue harness

rigging plates

rope clamps

safety cages

safety harness, basic to full body fall arrest and sit harness

safety issues:

in roof work

installation of fall arrest

fall guarding

fall restraint systems

free fall

suspension trauma

unprotected edge

working at heights

scaffold deck

suspension trauma, fall restraint verses fall arrest, pendulum effect

verifying and maintaining the EMR hazard management plan against an on site situation

warning signs and tapes.

Safety harness fitting method

includes:

fitting components:

attachment point

front buckle

lanyard

leg straps

non-fall arrest attachment points

shock absorber and inspection tags

shoulder straps

checking and fitting a safety harness:

visual inspection

functionality assessment

currency of inspection records

tags

logs

correct fitting and adjustment sequence:

straps untwisted

evenness on shoulders

tightened to 'flat hand space' comfort

objects in pockets are no hazard

lanyard secured

types and application of different safety harnesses.

Lanyard may relate to:

types:

single

double

retractable

twin tail

situations with two or more people working together and people working below

checking:

connection to harness

functionality assessment

length

visual inspection.

Fall arrest may include:

arrest of:

free fall

limited free fall

restrained free fall

total restrained fall

fall factors 1 and 2, maximum allowable fall distances

fixed and temporary

systems with:

abseil lines

attachment devices

double lanyards

harnesses

pole straps

rails

static lines.

Rescue plan may relate to:

abseil rescue

performing rescues from telecommunications network structures

personal and team safety

raise and lower systems

stabilising a casualty

treating suspension trauma

roles:

emergency services

equipment operators

trained specialists

your own

using appropriate first aid in rescue situations on telecommunication network structures.