The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for the application of laser safety procedures | 1.1 Notifications are received of activities that involve the use of lasers 1.2 Class of laser and the hazards inherent in its use are identified at the commencement of the planning phase 1.3 Applicable organisational policy and procedures related to laser operations are identified and implemented in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures 1.4 Applicable laser hazard areas are identified and notified to those likely to encounter them 1.5 Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements are established in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures |
2. Apply laser safety procedures | 2.1 Passive laser safety measures are applied and monitored in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures 2.2 Use of PPE is monitored in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures 2.3 Laser application in the workplaceis monitored in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures |
3. Maintain documentation | 3.1 Laser incidents are reported to the relevant authority in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures 3.2 Records are maintained in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
access, read interpret and apply information relating to lasers |
Required Knowledge |
characteristics of lasers including the types of lasers and the fundamentals of laser operation environment in which lasers are used relevant Australian and international standards report writing |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability, when observing laser warning signs or being informed of the presence of lasers, to implement sound protective measures, while still undertaking one's core function, within acceptable tolerances of the laser hazard described or present. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated in an environment where lasers are present. This may be in a workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to existing related policy and instructions. |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Notifications may include | Duration of activity Incident reporting channels Laser safety areas Location of activity Nomination of laser safety officer and contact details Time of activity Type and class of laser to be used |
Passive laser safety measures may include | Application of physical barrier or shrouds to contain errant radiation Employment and observance of laser hazard areas including nominal ocular hazard areas as defined by AS/NZS 2211.1:1997 Employment of signage Use of PPE |
Monitoring laser application in the workplace may include | Health surveillance Monitoring safe operating procedures by participants Observing for signs that a laser incident may have occurred or is about to occur Use of PPE |
Laser incidents may include | Requirement for immediate cessation of activity or shutting down of laser equipment Requirement for medical examination of individuals who have been subjected to a laser hazard Requirement for the incident to be documented in accordance with an established format and/or process Requirement for the incident to be reported in accordance with an established format and/or process |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.