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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate the incident
2. Recognise an incident has occurred or is about to occur
3. Assess the incident for type of response and the likely effectiveness of first response action
4. Identify the hazards arising from the incident
5. Raise the alarm and seek assistance as required
6. Select appropriate response to control incident
7. Determine hazard control measures to be employed
8. Recommend evacuation if appropriate

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: National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:1014 (2002)] (where applicable) National Code of Practice for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:2016 (1996)] (where applicable) 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
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: 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
Minor incidents	Minor incidents include one or more of the following: fires of the A,B,C,D,E and F classes fuel and other spills, and losses of containment (LOC) process overheating equipment failure
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: 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
Equipment	Equipment includes one or more of the following: fire doors fire sprinkler systems fire alarm systems first aid kits fire-extinguishers hoses not requiring special training smoke vents spill control kits personal protective equipment (PPE) other hazard control equipment defined in procedures
Appropriate personnel	Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following: employer supervisor employees elected as WHS representatives other personnel with WHS responsibilities

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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:

recognise an incident

evaluate the incident and select an appropriate response

check equipment and apply correct follow-up procedures.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

classification of fires and other incidents relevant to job/site

types and application of first response equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE)

limitations of first response equipment

situations that must not be responded to because of the risk to life

scope and limitations of own role and responsibilities

appropriate personnel for referral and reporting.

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