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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for the job
   • Check the permit issued is appropriate and sufficient for the work to be done
   • Prepare a rescue/incident response plan in accordance with procedures
   • Check plan is workable within the approved job procedures and issued permit
   • Request revision of job procedures and/or permit to ensure rescue/incident response plan is practical

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 requirements Dangerous Goods regulations Hazardous substances regulations Hazardous Substances Information System Major hazard facility requirements if relevant AS 2865-2009 Confined spaces AS 1674 Set-2007, Safety in welding and allied processes (covers all hot work) AS/NZ 1715:2009 Selection use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment 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 or plant area such as might be an operator’s scope of responsibility other relevant permits
The work 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: 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 controls 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
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: process isolations incomplete mechanical and electrical isolations not in place atmospheric testing incomplete and atmosphere unsafe smoke, darkness and heat heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards 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 at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours fire and explosion 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:

read and interpret the safety and hazard control requirements of permit conditions

prepare a rescue/incident response plan in accordance with procedures

ensure workable rescue/incident response plan is in place and aligns with procedures and permit conditions

ensure first response equipment is available and in working condition

observe safety and hazard aspects of work activities under the permit and monitor conformance to permit conditions

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

explain and implement safety and incident response procedures

explain the requirements of the permit

withdraw or cause work to cease outside permit conditions

control entry to and exit from the job site

handover to oncoming safety observer

speak clearly and unambiguously in the language of the worksite

complete workplace forms and reports.

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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

relevant organisation procedures

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

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls

types of permits, what they cover and associated hazards

scope and limitations of own role and responsibilities.

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