Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for fire prevention
- Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to following fire prevention procedures are identified and followed
- Work order is reviewed in the context of fire prevention requirements, checked and clarified with appropriate personnel
- Existing and potential fire risks and hazards are detected and reported to appropriate personnel
- Fire extinguishing equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and fire prevention in line with site requirements
- Workplace procedures, work instructions and legislation for fire prevention practices are followed
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Implement fire prevention activities
- Fire risks and hazards are eliminated or reduced, and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Signs of fire are recognised and alarm raised at appropriate time in line with workplace procedures
- Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment is selected in line with the nature and type of fire expected, checked and properly stored
- Training and/or professional development is accessed to maintain currency of competence in assessing fires within role and skill to respond to, and in using and/or accessing fire extinguishing equipment
- Appropriate personnel are notified and incident report completed
- Fire prevention procedures are recorded and reported in line with site procedures