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Evidence Guide: PUASAR005B - Undertake confined space rescue

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PUASAR005B - Undertake confined space rescue

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

Prepare for confined space rescue operation

  1. Operation and task information is obtained and analysed
  2. Rescue equipment is selected based on incident information and cross-checked to ensure it is ready for use
  3. Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to the nature of the confined space rescue operation
Operation and task information is obtained and analysed

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Rescue equipment is selected based on incident information and cross-checked to ensure it is ready for use

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Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to the nature of the confined space rescue operation

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Assess and manage confined space/trench rescue

  1. Physical features of confined space rescue scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources
  2. Rescue is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment
  3. Hazards are assessed, minimised and controlled
  4. Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained
Physical features of confined space rescue scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources

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Rescue is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment

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Hazards are assessed, minimised and controlled

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Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained

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Determine location and condition of casualties

  1. Assessment is undertaken of incident scene to determine possible location of casualties
  2. Appropriate equipment is used to assist in the location of casualties
  3. Evidence of location within confined space is collected and reported
  4. The condition of casualties and nature of entrapment is ascertained where possible
  5. Hygiene procedures are applied in accordance with the organisation's procedures
Assessment is undertaken of incident scene to determine possible location of casualties

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Appropriate equipment is used to assist in the location of casualties

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Evidence of location within confined space is collected and reported

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The condition of casualties and nature of entrapment is ascertained where possible

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Hygiene procedures are applied in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Gain entry to confined space

  1. Entry permit is located and relevant information obtained if available
  2. Atmosphere is monitored in accordance with AS2865
  3. Appropriate ventilation procedures are implemented, where required
  4. Appropriate respiratory protection is used in irrespirable atmospheres, where required
  5. Techniques and equipment are employed to access the casualty
  6. Located casualties are treated in consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with organisational policies
Entry permit is located and relevant information obtained if available

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Atmosphere is monitored in accordance with AS2865

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Appropriate ventilation procedures are implemented, where required

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Appropriate respiratory protection is used in irrespirable atmospheres, where required

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Techniques and equipment are employed to access the casualty

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Located casualties are treated in consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with organisational policies

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Remove casualties

  1. Casualties are removed in accordance with organisation's procedures
  2. Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, where possible
Casualties are removed in accordance with organisation's procedures

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Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, where possible

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Conclude rescue operations

  1. Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturer's guidelines
  2. Signs and symptoms of operational stress are recognised and promptly reported
  3. Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturer's guidelines

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Signs and symptoms of operational stress are recognised and promptly reported

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Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in extrication of casualty, minimising further injury to self and others

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in an actual or simulated rescue context

Specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this competency requires access to an appropriate training location/venue; and organisation's resource equipment and personnel for team based activities

Resource requirements must meet AS2865

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

lowering and hauling systems

operation of atmospheric monitoring equipment

operation of isolation systems

operation of lifting

operation of self contained breathing apparatus and airline equipment

operation of ventilation equipment

Required Knowledge

disaster victim identification procedures

lock, tagout and isolation procedures

potential occupational hazards and control measures

procedures for atmospheric monitoring

working knowledge of content of AS2865

AS1715

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Confined space is defined as

Per AS2865 definition:

Confined space - an enclosed or partially enclosed space which is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy; is not intended or designed primarily as a place of work; may have restricted means for entry and exit; and may have an atmosphere which contains potentially harmful levels of contaminant; not have a safe oxygen level; or cause engulfment

Confined spaces may include but are not limited to

Storage tanks

tank cars

process vessels

boilers

silos

and other tank-like compartments usually having only a man-hole for entry

Open topped spaces such as pits or degreasers

Pipes

sewers

tunnels

shafts and ducts and similar structures

Any shipboard spaces entered through a small hatchway or access point

cargo tanks

cellular double bottom tanks

duct keels

ballast and oil tanks

and void spaces but not including dry cargo holds

Natural features such as caves and pits

Rescue equipment may include

life rescue line

ropes/tapes

tripods/edge management

harnesses

litters/stretchers

hauling systems

communications

self-contained breathing apparatus/airline

airline equipment

atmospheric monitoring equipment

escape sets and harnesses

isolation equipment

ventilation equipment

Situational or environmental hazards may include

dangerous goods or hazardous substance

moving machinery either electrical or mechanical

heat exhaustion or hypothermia

oxygen enrichment

oxygen deficiency

atmospheric contaminants (such as hydrogen sulphide

methane and carbon dioxide)

swift water

sewers and stormwater canals

falls from heights or into depths

Personal protective equipment may include

gloves

helmets

safety glasses

hearing protection aids

chemical splash suit/fully encapsulated gas-tight suits

atmospheric monitoring equipment

self-contained breathing apparatus

airlines

Recognised removal techniques may include

lifting

lowering

hauling

mechanical advantage systems

Operational documentation may include

entry permits

tally boards

entry control procedures

air monitoring procedures

equipment and rope logs

plan

exposure records

Personnel may include

agency support

on-site staff

emergency services workers

local/state/territory government authorities

Scene preservation may include

preservation of evidence and related legal requirements

Evidence collected may include

entry permit

permit to work

information received from bystanders

witnesses and emergency services personnel