Assessor Resource
UEGNSG221
First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out first on-site response to a gas distribution or transmission pipeline emergency incident, and complete response and relevant documentation.
These incidents may include gas escapes, gas outages, security breaches, fires, injury and damage.
It includes carrying out first on-site emergency response by assessing the extent of the situation and type of incident, making the area safe and reporting back to response/control centre.
It also includes liaising with other authorities and emergency services, remaining on site and maintaining site safety until support arrives as required.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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