Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for the operation of the first response team
- The purpose of the response team is identified and, where necessary, clarified with relevant people or organisations
- Requirements for the development of new procedures are identified and confirmed as required
- Consultation with all key internal and external stakeholders to determine whether contingency plans require review is carried out in accordance with enterprise policy
- The roles and responsibilities of emergency service(s) personnel are clarified, and where necessary conveyed to others.
- Team members are identified and supported in relation to duties and responsibilities
- Directions and advice are given to emergency service personnel and team members after appropriate site inspection
- Develop the first response team operational procedures
- Instructions from relevant emergency services personnel are clarified and complied with
- Procedures are researched, created, assessed and confirmed with the appropriate personnel
- Procedures are planned and developed in accordance with statutory, enterprise/site requirements
- Resources are identified, obtained and utilised for development of the response team
- Procedures are documented and approved in accordance with statutory and enterprise procedures
- A plan to ensure personnel safety and plant integrity is developed in accordance with statutory, industry and site standards
- Manage the operation of the first response team
- Incidents are investigated, assessed and evaluated to prevent repetition of risk
- Results and recommendations relating to incident investigations are documented and confirmed with the appropriate personnel and in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Guidance and assistance for emergency services is provided in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
- Materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy the job are identified obtained and assessed
- De-briefing is conducted and findings are responded to in accordance with procedures
- Review the operation of the first response team
- Report outcomes of emergency response