• PUAWER002B - Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented

This unit applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts.

This unit places responsibility on individual employees in the workplace to implement workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes; coordinate workplace emergency prevention inspections; review and report on workplace procedures; and undertake routine hazard analysis consistent with job function.

The knowledge and skills gained through the completion of this unit may be applied by employees across all industries.

This unit covers the competency required to implement workplace emergency prevention procedures within a workplace or a defined group of workplaces.

The person undertaking this work may be supervising some people in the workplace. All aspects of the unit must be undertaken in line with legislative requirements, workplace policies and procedures, and accepted safe practices.

This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745—2010.

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Not applicable.

This unit contains employability skills.

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to identify workplace emergency prevention procedures and to ensure these procedures are routinely implemented. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of emergencies that could be expected in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace. Specific resources for assessment Access to: scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace relevant workplace hazard analysis results

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively delegate affectively according to workplace procedures and level of responsibility effective leadership and decision-making to ensure safety in the workplace monitor and review the work area to identify new and emerging risks on an ongoing basis

Required Knowledge

basic types, principles of operation and limitations of emergency prevention and protection systems and emergency control equipment typically installed in the workplace hazard analysis processes reporting procedures workplace procedures to rectify problems

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.
Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies may include:	deficient or ineffective security arrangements fire/smoke hazards poor housekeeping unreported faults unsafe practices unsafe storage and handling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials unsafe use of electrical or mechanical equipment
Emergency protection systems may include:	automatic fire/leak/spill/movement detectors communications equipment CCTV fire/smoke doors manual alarms security infrastructure special hazard identification systems spill/leak containment systems (sprinkler and deluge systems warning systems
Emergency control equipment may include:	communications equipment escape equipment fire/smoke detection, alarm, mitigation and suppression systems first-aid kits forcible entry tools initial response firefighting equipment isolation barriers personal protection kits shower and eyewash spill control kits/equipment
Evacuation systems may include:	access, egress exits procedures

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Workplace emergency prevention inspections are carried out according to workplace procedures, safe practices and workplace emergency management plan
Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies are identified, mitigated or corrected, and recorded or reported according to workplace procedures
Processes are reviewed and reported according to workplace procedures
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure that an emergency prevention hazard analysis in the area is routinely undertaken
Personnel are designated to implement the processes according to the hazard analysis
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure personnel comply with identified emergency prevention processes
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure work practices do not interfere with the area's emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure problems or deficiencies with area emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems are corrected and reported according to workplace procedures
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure that an emergency prevention hazard analysis in the area is routinely undertaken.
Personnel are designated to implement the processes according to the hazard analysis.
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure personnel comply with identified emergency prevention processes.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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