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. Identify workplace hazards and risks and advise others

1.1 Procedures and practices are followed to identify workplace hazards and risks

1.2 Appropriate procedures for dealing with hazards in the workplace are followed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) guidelines and the organisation's procedures

1.3 Contact is maintained at all times with other crew members and supervisor

1.4 Hazards in the work area and warnings of hazardous situations are recognised and reported to designated personnel

1.5 Stressful situations are recognised and support is sought or given to minimise effect

2. Implement hazard control procedures

2.1 Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures and within its limitations

2.2 Appropriate procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and hazards are followed

2.3 Personal health is protected in accordance with legislative and organisation's procedures

2.4 Equipment appropriate to dealing with a hazard is used in accordance with standard operating procedures

2.5 Controls are implemented to minimise damage to the environment

2.6 Fluid and food intake and rest breaks are maintained in accordance with environmental and working conditions and the organisation's policy

2.7 Assistance is given to crew members in danger while maintaining personal safety in accordance with the organisation's procedures

3. Review effectiveness of hazard control procedures

3.1 Hazard controls are monitored to ensure continued effectiveness

3.2 Changes in incident behaviour and conditions are reported immediately to supervisor

3.3 Factors which may create or increase risk to life, property or the environment are identified, reported and controlled in so far as possible

4. Participate in the implementation of OH&S in the workplace

4.1 OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with procedures and OH&S legislation

4.2 Contributions to OH&S implementation in the workplace are made within organisation's procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies

4.3 Activities/debriefings are undertaken which alleviate occupational stress

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

identification of typical hazards in the workplace

use of protective clothing and equipment

Required Knowledge

Health and fitness requirements such as diet and nutrition, exercise, impact of smoking, alcohol and drugs on the body

Occupational hazards encountered in the workplace such as structural collapse, electricity, chemicals, dust, wildfires, extreme temperatures, biological, radiation, hazardous atmospheres, flammable and combustible liquids and gases and manual handling

Personal protection such as clothing and equipment requirements, survival in life threatening situations and health hazards

Signs of occupational stress, limiting stress, dealing with stress and seeking assistance

Signs of fatigue and dealing with fatigue

Methods of hazard control and reporting in accordance with the organisation's procedures

Procedures for participating in OH&S arrangements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

correct identification of hazards in the workplace

application of the organisation's procedures including the correct selection and use of PPE

advising and reporting of workplace hazards in accordance with the organisation's requirements

notification of risk to the team and supervisor in a timely manner

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

A combination of oral or written presentations, observations, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments

Specific resources for assessment

Availability of appropriate protective clothing, equipment and organisational procedures

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.

Workplaces may include

locations where activities and operations may occur such as structures, open spaces, water, public and private property, (including crown land), mobile property, confined spaces

Activities to alleviate occupational stress include

avoidance

limiting exposure

withdrawal

defusion/debriefing

counselling services

referral to medical services or relevant government agencies

Hazards must include those associated with

urban, rural and aircraft fires

training and simulation activities

hazardous materials

electricity

and may also include

prescribed burning activities

vehicle and industrial rescue/extrication

flood, storm and tempest rescues

travelling in vehicles and

travelling in aircraft

The nature of the hazard must include

Incident

chemical spills such as those involving dangerous goods; vapours/poisonous gases/smoke; contaminated fire water; explosions/flammability; radioactivity; environmental

contamination of air/land/water, appliances and equipment

Biological

biological such as infections, bites, stings, radiation

Personal

heat stress; dehydration

psychological such as critical incident stress; shock, drownings

Environmental

fire and explosions; falling objects (trees, masonry, rocks etc.); subsidence; water load; structural collapse, radiant heat

entrapment by fire in a vehicle or on foot

chemical types

heavy machinery

confined space/structure

and may also include

aerial retardant drops

broken terrain

Risk control measures must include

use of clothing and equipment to provide protection

eye, sight, hearing protection

appropriate training

barriers

vehicle protection hoses and devices

survival techniques

life support equipment/features

and may also include

spill clean up kits

electrically insulated tools and equipment

fire blankets/roll over protection

goggles, face shield, hearing protection and chainsaw chaps

adequate food, fluid and other welfare needs during extended operations

Personal protective clothing and equipment must include

Turnout uniform and gloves

respiratory protection

eye protection

and may also include

face shield

chemical protective clothing

personal lines

personal distress units

personal accessories kit

chainsaw chaps

Life support equipment/ features may include

radiation shielding

vehicle cabins with/without sprays

low water level indicators

protective vests

fire blankets

first aid kit

Factors which must require evaluation and review include

available resources

traffic and spectators

wind strength/direction

temperature and relative humidity

fire development/behaviour

structural and equipment integrity

water supply/pressure

vegetation type

topographical features including slope, terrain and aspect

Contact with crew members and supervisors must include

visual

touch

radio

verbal

and may also may include

electronic and written

Designated personnel must include

other crew members/supervisors/OH&S representatives

This unit contains employability skills.