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Evidence Guide: PMAOMIR301 - Undertake initial rescue

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PMAOMIR301 - Undertake initial rescue

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

Respond to the incident surroundings

  1. Check the surroundings for signs of any hazards
  2. Ascertain the condition of the person by visual and auditory means
  3. Check that the person is wearing any prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) or harnesses
  4. Test the atmosphere for safe, breathable air
  5. Raise the alarm or alert other team members to the situation
Check the surroundings for signs of any hazards

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ascertain the condition of the person by visual and auditory means

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the person is wearing any prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) or harnesses

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test the atmosphere for safe, breathable air

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raise the alarm or alert other team members to the situation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine the condition of the person

  1. Communicate with the person to check on their condition, if possible
  2. Check the ability of the person to move unassisted
  3. Gain access to the person, if safe to do so, using appropriate techniques
  4. Check the person's condition and vital signs and the extent of any injuries
  5. Determine whether the person can be moved and any obstacles that may need to be overcome
  6. Determine any first aid requirements
Communicate with the person to check on their condition, if possible

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the ability of the person to move unassisted

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain access to the person, if safe to do so, using appropriate techniques

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the person's condition and vital signs and the extent of any injuries

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine whether the person can be moved and any obstacles that may need to be overcome

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine any first aid requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine the appropriate rescue method

  1. Consider the condition of the person to be rescued
  2. Consider the time since the occurrence of the incident
  3. Consider the options for rescue and choose that most suitable for a single person rescue
  4. Make the person as comfortable as possible
  5. Seek the assistance of rescue or emergency team members
Consider the condition of the person to be rescued

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consider the time since the occurrence of the incident

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consider the options for rescue and choose that most suitable for a single person rescue

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make the person as comfortable as possible

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seek the assistance of rescue or emergency team members

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use specialised rescue equipment

  1. Select rescue equipment compatible to the rescue method
  2. Use rescue equipment to effect a rescue in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
Select rescue equipment compatible to the rescue method

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use rescue equipment to effect a rescue in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convey information to others

  1. Frequently and critically monitor the person during the rescue attempt
  2. Convey information concerning the affected person to arriving team members
  3. Convey information concerning the surrounding environment to team members
  4. Communicate with emergency team leader and advise progress of rescue
Frequently and critically monitor the person during the rescue attempt

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convey information concerning the affected person to arriving team members

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convey information concerning the surrounding environment to team members

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate with emergency team leader and advise progress of rescue

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect rescue within limits of safety and own capabilities

  1. Consider local circumstances, safety and own capabilities and effect rescue in the light of those circumstances
  2. Use appropriate methods to remove person from incident location
  3. Discontinue rescue efforts if it is evident that the rescue is beyond the limits of safety or own capabilities
  4. Monitor the condition of the person once removed from immediate danger or incident area
  5. Continue to communicate the need to obtain assistance in the event assistance has not arrived
  6. Assist person affected by the incident to acquire necessary medical or other attention
  7. Hand person over to appropriate individual for further attention
Consider local circumstances, safety and own capabilities and effect rescue in the light of those circumstances

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use appropriate methods to remove person from incident location

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinue rescue efforts if it is evident that the rescue is beyond the limits of safety or own capabilities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor the condition of the person once removed from immediate danger or incident area

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continue to communicate the need to obtain assistance in the event assistance has not arrived

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist person affected by the incident to acquire necessary medical or other attention

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hand person over to appropriate individual for further attention

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete incident reports

  1. Provide a verbal briefing to incident manager giving any details of injuries or ongoing unsafe conditions
  2. Complete incident report in accordance with organisational procedures
  3. Report any injuries or trauma effecting self and seek support
  4. Suggest any measures to control the risks in the incident area in accordance with procedures and duty of care
Provide a verbal briefing to incident manager giving any details of injuries or ongoing unsafe conditions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete incident report in accordance with organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report any injuries or trauma effecting self and seek support

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggest any measures to control the risks in the incident area in accordance with procedures and duty of care

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommend improvements to the rescue process

  1. Identify possible problems in rescue equipment or process
  2. Identify problems needing action
  3. Identify possible causes
  4. Recommend solutions within area of responsibility
  5. Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
Identify possible problems in rescue equipment or process

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify problems needing action

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify possible causes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommend solutions within area of responsibility

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Completed
Date:

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Respond to the incident surroundings

1.1

Check the surroundings for signs of any hazards

1.2

Ascertain the condition of the person by visual and auditory means

1.3

Check that the person is wearing any prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) or harnesses

1.4

Test the atmosphere for safe, breathable air

1.5

Raise the alarm or alert other team members to the situation

2

Determine the condition of the person

2.1

Communicate with the person to check on their condition, if possible

2.2

Check the ability of the person to move unassisted

2.3

Gain access to the person, if safe to do so, using appropriate techniques

2.4

Check the person's condition and vital signs and the extent of any injuries

2.5

Determine whether the person can be moved and any obstacles that may need to be overcome

2.6

Determine any first aid requirements

3

Determine the appropriate rescue method

3.1

Consider the condition of the person to be rescued

3.2

Consider the time since the occurrence of the incident

3.3

Consider the options for rescue and choose that most suitable for a single person rescue

3.4

Make the person as comfortable as possible

3.5

Seek the assistance of rescue or emergency team members

4

Use specialised rescue equipment

4.1

Select rescue equipment compatible to the rescue method

4.2

Use rescue equipment to effect a rescue in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

5

Convey information to others

5.1

Frequently and critically monitor the person during the rescue attempt

5.2

Convey information concerning the affected person to arriving team members

5.3

Convey information concerning the surrounding environment to team members

5.4

Communicate with emergency team leader and advise progress of rescue

6

Effect rescue within limits of safety and own capabilities

6.1

Consider local circumstances, safety and own capabilities and effect rescue in the light of those circumstances

6.2

Use appropriate methods to remove person from incident location

6.3

Discontinue rescue efforts if it is evident that the rescue is beyond the limits of safety or own capabilities

6.4

Monitor the condition of the person once removed from immediate danger or incident area

6.5

Continue to communicate the need to obtain assistance in the event assistance has not arrived

6.6

Assist person affected by the incident to acquire necessary medical or other attention

6.7

Hand person over to appropriate individual for further attention

7

Complete incident reports

7.1

Provide a verbal briefing to incident manager giving any details of injuries or ongoing unsafe conditions

7.2

Complete incident report in accordance with organisational procedures

7.3

Report any injuries or trauma effecting self and seek support

7.4

Suggest any measures to control the risks in the incident area in accordance with procedures and duty of care

8

Recommend improvements to the rescue process

8.1

Identify possible problems in rescue equipment or process

8.2

Identify problems needing action

8.3

Identify possible causes

8.4

Recommend solutions within area of responsibility

8.5

Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Respond to the incident surroundings

1.1

Check the surroundings for signs of any hazards

1.2

Ascertain the condition of the person by visual and auditory means

1.3

Check that the person is wearing any prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) or harnesses

1.4

Test the atmosphere for safe, breathable air

1.5

Raise the alarm or alert other team members to the situation

2

Determine the condition of the person

2.1

Communicate with the person to check on their condition, if possible

2.2

Check the ability of the person to move unassisted

2.3

Gain access to the person, if safe to do so, using appropriate techniques

2.4

Check the person's condition and vital signs and the extent of any injuries

2.5

Determine whether the person can be moved and any obstacles that may need to be overcome

2.6

Determine any first aid requirements

3

Determine the appropriate rescue method

3.1

Consider the condition of the person to be rescued

3.2

Consider the time since the occurrence of the incident

3.3

Consider the options for rescue and choose that most suitable for a single person rescue

3.4

Make the person as comfortable as possible

3.5

Seek the assistance of rescue or emergency team members

4

Use specialised rescue equipment

4.1

Select rescue equipment compatible to the rescue method

4.2

Use rescue equipment to effect a rescue in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

5

Convey information to others

5.1

Frequently and critically monitor the person during the rescue attempt

5.2

Convey information concerning the affected person to arriving team members

5.3

Convey information concerning the surrounding environment to team members

5.4

Communicate with emergency team leader and advise progress of rescue

6

Effect rescue within limits of safety and own capabilities

6.1

Consider local circumstances, safety and own capabilities and effect rescue in the light of those circumstances

6.2

Use appropriate methods to remove person from incident location

6.3

Discontinue rescue efforts if it is evident that the rescue is beyond the limits of safety or own capabilities

6.4

Monitor the condition of the person once removed from immediate danger or incident area

6.5

Continue to communicate the need to obtain assistance in the event assistance has not arrived

6.6

Assist person affected by the incident to acquire necessary medical or other attention

6.7

Hand person over to appropriate individual for further attention

7

Complete incident reports

7.1

Provide a verbal briefing to incident manager giving any details of injuries or ongoing unsafe conditions

7.2

Complete incident report in accordance with organisational procedures

7.3

Report any injuries or trauma effecting self and seek support

7.4

Suggest any measures to control the risks in the incident area in accordance with procedures and duty of care

8

Recommend improvements to the rescue process

8.1

Identify possible problems in rescue equipment or process

8.2

Identify problems needing action

8.3

Identify possible causes

8.4

Recommend solutions within area of responsibility

8.5

Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

quickly and accurately assess incident situation, related hazards, condition of person, own capabilities and options for rescue

raise an alarm/alert others and seek assistance from others according to procedures and as circumstances permit

select and apply rescue methods that are safe and within own capabilities

select and use rescue equipment

monitor the person’s condition and provide essential first aid until they can be handed over for necessary medical or other attention

communicate with the person, team members and incident response personnel under stress

complete written and verbal reports

identify any ongoing safety issues and problems in the rescue process and take action to report or recommend solutions.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

safety, hazards and hazard control

incident, fire and accident

personal protective clothing and equipment

communication systems

emergency response plans

hazards that may arise in an incident and appropriate risk controls

types and application of rescue equipment

types and application of personal protective equipment (PPE) and special purpose safety devices relevant to job/work environment

rescue principles and techniques relevant to the plant/equipment/work environment.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.

Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:

health and safety legislation, codes of practice and guidance material

environmental regulations and guidelines

other relevant government legislation, regulations and codes

Australian and other standards

other relevant codes and standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

permit to work

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Tools and equipment

Equipment and tools include one or more of the following:

atmosphere testing equipment

ladders

lifting tackle

slings and harnesses

tripods

stretchers

breathing apparatus

first aid equipment

other equipment that may be integral to the rescue operation

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

heat, smoke, darkness, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water)

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Problems in rescue equipment or process

Problems in rescue equipment or process include one or more of the following:

unsafe working conditions

faulty or defective equipment

lack of appropriate safety equipment on hand

inappropriate work procedures

lack of attention