Elements and Performance Criteria
- Undertake a health and safety site review
- Prepare Tier 1 equipment for use
- Use the incident action plan (IAP) and/or the site-specific deployment plan to identify and select oil spill response equipment according to supervisor’s instructions.
- Use manufacturer’s specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the management of routine pre-operational checks of equipment while working as part of a team.
- Report unsafe or faulty equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and set aside for repair or replacement.
- Operate and/or deploy Tier 1 equipment
- Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, SOPs and supervisor’s instructions while working in a team.
- Complete work tasks in accordance with health and safety requirements and the IAP.
- Identify, action and monitor environmental implications associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Monitor environmental conditions in conjunction with operational activities.
- Check, clean and store Tier 1 equipment
- Report equipment use in accordance with IAPs/SOPs and/or the incident management system
- Clean, secure and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, maintenance manuals, supervisor’s instructions and/or SOPs.
- Report equipment malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to supervisors for actioning.
- Maintain and clean workplaces in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.