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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine hazards at incident site
   • Site hazards affecting the safety of self or other personnel are identified, risks are assessed and are communicated with others at the scene
2. Operational safety procedures are implemented, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3. Duties are undertaken, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
4. Implement hazard controls at incident scene
   • Hazards are identified, and mitigation procedures are selected, in accordance with organisational procedures
5. Control measures are applied, reported and recorded, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
6. Changes in incident situation or conditions are reported immediately to designated personnel
7. Hazard controls are monitored and communicated to relevant personnel to ensure continuing effectiveness
8. Hazard control and risk mitigation measures are implemented with minimum damage to the environment, whilst maintaining safety of self and others
9. Incident and/or accident scene is secured to preserve the scene and maintain public safety, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
10. Maintain personal safety
    • Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures, to ensure it is operational prior to entry into incident situation
11. Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard is worn and used, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
12. Water and food intake, rest breaks and shelter requirements are maintained
13. Survival techniques and/or strategies are implemented, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines
14. Contribute to maintaining safety of other group members
    • Impact of own or others' actions on safety is considered and modified, as required
15. Contact is maintained with group members, in accordance with organisational procedures
16. Signals are correctly used, interpreted, confirmed and acted upon

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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