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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and monitor permit conditions
   • Identify permit requirements
   • Monitor conditions to ensure that the work being conducted conforms to the issued permit requirements
   • Identify and communicate changes in the operating conditions or requirements of the permit to permit holders to ensure they are kept aware of any hazards

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirement Dangerous Goods regulations Hazardous substances regulations Hazardous Substances Information System Major hazard facility requirements, if relevant Australian Standard AS 2865-2009 Confined spaces Australian Standard AS 1674 Set-2007 Safety in welding and allied processes (covers all hot work) Australian Standard AS 4024.1-2014 Series - Safety of machinery Australian Standard AS/NZ 1715:2009 Selection use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment National Standard for Plant [NOHSC:1010 (1994)] National exposure standards for atmospheric contaminants in the occupational environment [NOHSC:1003 (1995)]
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: permit control system emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Work permits	Work permits include one or more of the following: cold work excavation vehicle entry minor repairs working at heights hot work confined space electrical increased hazard permits covering a single plant item or plant area, such as might be an operator’s scope of responsibility other relevant permits
The work control (permit) system	The work permit system includes: types of permits legislative/regulatory/standards framework roles and responsibilities of parties under the permit system specifications for undertaking the work covered by a permit alternative ways of conducting a job
Work specifications	Work specifications include one or more of the following: any requirements for testing of atmospheric conditions and ventilation safety structures and control measures communications incident response equipment which can and cannot be used
Safety structures and control measures	Safety structures and control measures include one or more of the following: isolations lockout/tag out barriers and signage emergency response gas testing/atmosphere monitoring standby person other measures specified in the permit
Monitor	Monitor includes observing conditions of the workplace at a frequency appropriate to the risk and work practices, and includes one or more of the following: supervision/monitoring of contractors and/or employees verification of permits, licences and tests document control checking work activities against permit conditions, site-specific safety procedures and requirements and relevant legislation/codes identifying non-compliances
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include one or more of the following: locks and tags blinds/blanks blind/blank list gas testers and monitors barricades signage communications equipment process and equipment drawings
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of: process isolations incomplete mechanical and electrical isolations not in place atmospheric testing incomplete and atmosphere not safe electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration limited head spaces or overhangs working where a fall is reasonably likely, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts, smoke, darkness, vapours or other atmospheric hazards flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather other hazards that might arise

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

identify activities requiring a permit and type of permit required

monitor the conditions of work under the permit

identify changes in work and site circumstances that affect permit

communicate effectively with team/work group and other personnel to:

explain the requirements of the permit

explain and verify complex issues and requirements relevant to permit conditions

withdraw or cause work to cease outside permit conditions

explain and implement safety and incident response procedures

identify and report any non-conformance with permit conditions

speak clearly and unambiguously in the language of the worksite

complete workplace forms and reports

differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable conditions

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisation procedures, including:

work permit systems

safety, emergency and hazard control

incident response

plant isolation and preparation requirements

relevant organisation procedures

hazards that may arise in the job and plant, including:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls

functions and components of a permit system

types of permits, what they cover, limitations and associated hazards.

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