ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Prepare to work safely near electrical assets | 1.1 | Relevant state/territory safe work legislative requirements are identified |
1.2 | Unsafe distances (clearance zones, no go zones or exclusion zones) near low and high voltage power lines are confirmed and applied to safe work planning |
1.3 | Safe work practices and procedures are planned for in accordance with state/territory regulatory requirements, codes of practice and workplace policies |
1.4 | Safe approach distances are identified and confirmed in accordance with state/territory legislation |
1.5 | Potential hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control options are prioritised and documented in accordance with workplace operating procedures and state/territory regulatory requirements |
1.6 | Incident response plans are developed in accordance with safe systems of work, job safety, environmental analysis, work method statements and state/territory regulatory requirements |
2 | Carry out work near electrical assets safely | 2.1 | Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) principles and practices are applied, as required |
2.2 | Hazards are identified and monitored during work tasks |
2.3 | Changes to assessed risks are monitored |
2.4 | Risk control options are implemented, monitored and amended as required to ensure safe work operations |
2.5 | Potential risks and hazards are recorded and reported in accordance with workplace policies and state/territory regulatory requirements |
2.6 | Emergency procedures and incident response plans are appropriately prepared for all tasks and implemented in an emergency |
2.7 | All personnel on the specific task or job site are made aware of the location of emergency procedures and incident response plans |
2.8 | Content of emergency procedures and incident response plans is explained |
3 | Cease work near electrical assets when safety is compromised | 3.1 | Operation of vehicle is stopped immediately contact with electrical assets is made, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures and state/territory regulatory requirements |
3.2 | Nature of electrical incident or potential threat is assessed and communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements |
3.3 | Request for emergency services to be contacted is made in accordance with workplace policies and procedures |
4 | Evaluate additional potential threats | 4.1 | While remaining in vehicle, additional threats are evaluated and a suitable plan of action to address these additional threats is determined in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements |
4.2 | Location of fallen wires and other threats are determined and all parts of vehicle are treated as live and/or dangerous unless otherwise determined, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements |
4.3 | People in close proximity are directed to stay clear until area is electrically safe and situation is resolved, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements |
4.4 | Vehicle is exited in accordance with workplace policies and procedures or as directed by emergency services personnel |
5 | Complete relevant documentation | 5.1 | Work schedules and authorisations including safe systems of work, job safety and environmental analysis, work method statements and work permits are documented in accordance with workplace procedures and state/territory regulatory requirements |
5.2 | Incident reports are recorded in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements |
5.3 | Relevant reports, records and data sheets are accurately recorded and lodged in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements |