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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Respond to the incident surroundings
   • Check the surroundings for signs of any hazards
   • Ascertain the condition of the person by visual and auditory means
   • Check that the person is wearing any prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) or harnesses
   • Test the atmosphere for safe, breathable air
   • Raise the alarm or alert other team members to the situation
2. Determine the condition of the person
   • Communicate with the person to check on their condition, if possible
   • Check the ability of the person to move unassisted
   • Gain access to the person, if safe to do so, using appropriate techniques
   • Check the person's condition and vital signs and the extent of any injuries
   • Determine whether the person can be moved and any obstacles that may need to be overcome
   • Determine any first aid requirements
3. Determine the appropriate rescue method
   • Consider the condition of the person to be rescued
   • Consider the time since the occurrence of the incident
   • Consider the options for rescue and choose that most suitable for a single person rescue
   • Make the person as comfortable as possible
   • Seek the assistance of rescue or emergency team members
4. Use specialised rescue equipment
   • Select rescue equipment compatible to the rescue method
   • Use rescue equipment to effect a rescue in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
5. Convey information to others
   • Frequently and critically monitor the person during the rescue attempt
   • Convey information concerning the affected person to arriving team members
   • Convey information concerning the surrounding environment to team members
   • Communicate with emergency team leader and advise progress of rescue
6. Effect rescue within limits of safety and own capabilities
   • Consider local circumstances, safety and own capabilities and effect rescue in the light of those circumstances
   • Use appropriate methods to remove person from incident location
   • Discontinue rescue efforts if it is evident that the rescue is beyond the limits of safety or own capabilities
   • Monitor the condition of the person once removed from immediate danger or incident area
   • Continue to communicate the need to obtain assistance in the event assistance has not arrived
   • Assist person affected by the incident to acquire necessary medical or other attention
   • Hand person over to appropriate individual for further attention
7. Complete incident reports
   • Provide a verbal briefing to incident manager giving any details of injuries or ongoing unsafe conditions
   • Complete incident report in accordance with organisational procedures
   • Report any injuries or trauma effecting self and seek support
   • Suggest any measures to control the risks in the incident area in accordance with procedures and duty of care
8. Recommend improvements to the rescue process
   • Identify possible problems in rescue equipment or process
   • Identify problems needing action
   • Identify possible causes
   • Recommend solutions within area of responsibility
   • Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

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. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health and safety legislation, codes of practice and guidance material environmental regulations and guidelines other relevant government legislation, regulations and codes Australian and other standards other relevant codes and standards licence and certification requirements All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations are 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 to work emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Tools and equipment	Equipment and tools include one or more of the following: atmosphere testing equipment ladders lifting tackle slings and harnesses tripods stretchers breathing apparatus first aid equipment other equipment that may be integral to the rescue operation
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: heat, smoke, darkness, 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 plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water) limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours 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
Problems in rescue equipment or process	Problems in rescue equipment or process include one or more of the following: unsafe working conditions faulty or defective equipment lack of appropriate safety equipment on hand inappropriate work procedures lack of attention

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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 include the ability to:

quickly and accurately assess incident situation, related hazards, condition of person, own capabilities and options for rescue

raise an alarm/alert others and seek assistance from others according to procedures and as circumstances permit

select and apply rescue methods that are safe and within own capabilities

select and use rescue equipment

monitor the person’s condition and provide essential first aid until they can be handed over for necessary medical or other attention

communicate with the person, team members and incident response personnel under stress

complete written and verbal reports

identify any ongoing safety issues and problems in the rescue process and take action to report or recommend solutions.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

safety, hazards and hazard control

incident, fire and accident

personal protective clothing and equipment

communication systems

emergency response plans

hazards that may arise in an incident and appropriate risk controls

types and application of rescue equipment

types and application of personal protective equipment (PPE) and special purpose safety devices relevant to job/work environment

rescue principles and techniques relevant to the plant/equipment/work environment.

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