Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for response
- Respond to incident
- Travel to incident location is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner.
- Communication with base station and other personnel is maintained at all times in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- On site search activities are carried out as necessary in accordance with enterprise procedures and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Rescue is effected
- Incident scene is assessed and monitored for hazards and appropriateness of planned procedures.
- Planned procedures are modified where necessary in response to local circumstances in accordance with enterprise procedures, safety and OHS requirements.
- Support to other rescue services is provided as appropriate in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- Access to casualties is gained safely in accordance with enterprise procedures and OHS requirements.
- Protective equipment and clothing is used as appropriate in accordance with enterprise procedures, manufacturer's guidelines and OHS requirements.
- Equipment is operated safely and appropriately in accordance with enterprise procedures, manufacturer's guidelines and OHS requirements.
- Progress of rescue is communicated in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- Casualties are treated, monitored and moved to safety in accordance with first aid and OHS procedures.
- Implement post incident responses