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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to use portable gas detection device
   • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures for gas/vapour detection are identified and applied
2. Gas or vapour to be detected is determined from workplace documentation and/or in consultation with relevant person/s
3. Gas detection devices are checked for calibration and response in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
4. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Use gas detectors and pin-point gasescapes
   • WHS/OHS policies and procedures relating to gas/vapour detection are followed
6. Gas detection device is used in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and environmental conditions
7. Gas detection readings are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Gas properties and environmental conditions are considered and monitored when determining probable areas that gases could accumulate
9. Gas detector readings are interpreted correctly and converted to relevant percentage in accordance with regulations and workplace procedures
10. Gas escapes are located and pin-pointed in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Required actions are determined and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Complete theuse of gas detector equipment and complete relevant documentation
    • Gas detection devices are purged, disassembled and stored in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
13. Storage, use and calibration records of the gas detection device are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Reports and documentation are completed accurately and readings recorded and maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

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 UEG Gas Industry Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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