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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan for first response to a gas facility event
   • Details of incident/threat to pipeline facility are confirmed with supervisor, control centre or radio room in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Specific requirements, drawings, plans, materials and equipment are examined and the extent of preparation required is assessed in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental risk control measures are identified, evaluated and prioritised
4. Relevant requirements for the response are obtained for all work sites and communicated to all person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
5. WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied
6. Relevant work permit/s are obtained to coordinate the work in accordance with job/regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
7. Resources, including person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are identified, coordinated, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved and response coordinated in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
9. Person/s participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
10. System status is confirmed through communication with pipeline control centre in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Manage first response to a gas facility event
    • WHS/OHS and risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
13. First aid and other related work procedures are performed in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
14. Hazardous activities are safely exercised in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
15. Equipment faults are identified through inspection and testing of operational equipment in accordance with work schedule and job requirements
16. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised, hazards and WHS/OHS risks are assessed and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
17. Operating conditions of equipment are monitored through checking gauge levels, temperatures and flow indicators to determine performance of equipment and system
18. Emergency authorities are liaised and communicated with, as required, to ensure the safety of the public and property
19. Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance required in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
20. Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with requirements
21. Quality and safety checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
22. Complete gas facility event responseand relevant documentation
    • Work undertaken is checked against work schedule for conformance and anomalies and proposed solutions identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
23. Incidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
24. Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures
25. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
26. Relevant work permit/s are signed off in accordance with job requirements
27. Work completion records, reports, documentation and as installed/modified drawing/s are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified

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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