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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan first on-site emergency response
- Details of incident are confirmed with supervisor, control centre and/or radio room in accordance with workplace procedures
- Incident response is discussed with relevant person/s to establish and confirm the work schedule
- WHS/OHS procedures, environmental and sustainable energy measures and workplace policies and procedures are obtained and applied
- Hazards and threats to the gas pipeline and work site are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures are reported, prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work permits and/or notifications are obtained as required to ensure the work is approved, recorded, coordinated and performed safely in accordance with workplace procedures
- Resources including person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the work are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
- Supervisor, coordination centre, emergency authorities and land owners are communicated with regularly to confirm the emergency response in accordance with workplace procedures
- Person/s participating in the emergency response are fully briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised in accordance with workplace procedures
- Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Carry out first on-site emergency response
- A safe work zone is established on site and reported back to relevant stakeholders in accordance with workplace procedures
- First aid and other emergency procedures are performed, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with workplace procedures
- Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and newly identified hazards assessed and WHS/OHS risks and incidents reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- Equipment and systems are monitored to ensure correct operation and performance in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Liaison with third parties and relevant stakeholders is maintained to ensure pipeline is monitored and threat to the pipeline is determined and communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
- Supervisor, coordination centre, emergency authorities and land owners are communicated with regularly to keep them updated on the emergency response in accordance with workplace procedures
- Preliminary evidence is collected from the scene in accordance with workplace procedures
- Gathered evidence is analysed and any repairs and/or maintenance required is identified in accordance with workplace procedures
- Site safety is maintained until support arrives in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unplanned events, including emergency level being escalated, are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- Quality checks are carried out in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
- Complete response and relevant documentation
- Any incidents and injuries are reported to relevant person/s and followed up in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Incident site, reports, risk control measures and permit conditions are handed over to repair coordinator or relief response person in accordance with workplace procedures
- Tools, equipment and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work permit/s are completed and signed off in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Work completion documentation, records reports and as installed/modified drawing/s are completed and provided to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Debriefing with relevant person/s is conducted to discuss strengths and weaknesses of incident response in accordance with workplace procedures
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