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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Secure and preserve the scene
   • Undertake an initial assessment of the site to identify factors which will impact on safety and scene preservation
   • Ensure that secondary incidents are prevented by isolating the site from associated or ancillary processes
   • Coordinate arrangements to secure the incident/accident site to preserve the site and maintain the safety of personnel in line with procedures
   • Restrict access to the site until the arrival of authorised company or external authority representatives
2. Record details of the incident site
   • Record details of the scene according to the organisation's policies and procedures
   • Note the status of any equipment in the incident area
   • Communicate information to relevant personnel in line with procedures
3. Gather information
   • Record witness details and note any information given in accordance with procedures
   • Take statements from witnesses and record details of persons believed to be near the site prior to or during the incident
   • Develop an initial timeline of events leading up to the incident
4. Ensure safety when responding to an incident
   • Identify hazards
   • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
   • Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
5. Respond to problems
   • Identify possible problems in equipment or process
   • Determine which problems need action
   • Determine possible fault causes
   • Rectify problems using solutions within area of responsibility
   • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
   • 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, 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 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 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) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Equipment and tools	Equipment and tools include one or more of the following: note taking materials standard forms sketching materials photographic equipment taping or electronic videoing equipment non-sparking or radio transmission equipment (where safety permits)
Problems	Problems in equipment or process include one or more of the following: rescue equipment and/or personnel contaminating the site loss of/difficulties in maintaining communications
Record details	Recording details and information requires accuracy and includes one or more of the following: capturing the exact words used vs summarising/paraphrasing noting conditions (like weather) taking photos diagrams/sketches noting the time of events and discussions own actions taken
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: explosive atmospheres inherent site dangers from debris or damaged equipment weakened structures 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 Identifying risks requires consideration of specific hazards, and: what level of harm can occur how harm can occur (various chains of events that could result in harm from the hazard) the likelihood that harm will occur

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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:

secure the site to preserve and maintain safety of personnel and restricted access

prioritise the safety and/or successful recovery of persons

ensure that actions do not inhibit incident response effectiveness or further contribute to the incident

complete reports and records

accurately record witness statements and incident and site conditions

communicate effectively with survivors, emergency personnel and others in stressful environments

react appropriately under stress.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

incident, fire and accident response

incident, fire and accident reporting and investigation

communication systems

emergency response plans

reporting requirements

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

risks

appropriate risk controls

methods of securing an incident site

techniques for removing survivors and non-survivors from an incident site

types of information which may assist in investigations

techniques for recording information

problem-solving techniques.

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