ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Ensure workplace emergency prevention processes are implemented

1.1 Workplace emergency prevention inspections are carried out according to workplace procedures, safe practices and workplace emergency management plan.

1.2 Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies are identified, mitigated or corrected, and recorded or reported.

1.3 Processes are reviewed and reported.

2. Ensure appropriate hazard analysis is undertaken and results are implemented

2.1 Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure that an emergency prevention hazard analysis in the area is routinely undertaken.

2.2 Personnel are designated to implement the processes according to the hazard analysis.

2.3 Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure personnel comply with identified emergency prevention processes.

3. Ensure workplace emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems remain effective

3.1 Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure work practices do not interfere with the area's emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems.

3.2 Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure problems or deficiencies with area emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems are corrected and reported.

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively

delegate affectively according to workplace procedures and level of responsibility

effective leadership and decision-making to ensure safety in the workplace

monitor and review the work area to identify new and emerging risks on an ongoing basis

Required Knowledge

basic types, principles of operation and limitations of emergency prevention and protection systems and emergency control equipment typically installed in the workplace

hazard analysis processes

reporting procedures

workplace procedures to rectify problems

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify workplace emergency prevention procedures and to ensure these procedures are routinely implemented.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of emergencies that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace

relevant workplace hazard analysis results

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.

Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies may include:

deficient or ineffective security arrangements

fire/smoke hazards

poor housekeeping

unreported faults

unsafe practices

unsafe storage and handling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials

unsafe use of electrical or mechanical equipment

Emergency protection systems may include:

automatic fire/leak/spill/movement detectors

communications equipment

CCTV

fire/smoke doors

manual alarms

security infrastructure

special hazard identification systems

spill/leak containment systems (sprinkler and deluge systems

warning systems

Emergency control equipment may include:

communications equipment

escape equipment

fire/smoke detection, alarm, mitigation and suppression systems

first-aid kits

forcible entry tools

initial response firefighting equipment

isolation barriers

personal protection kits

shower and eyewash

spill control kits/equipment

Evacuation systems may include:

access, egress

exits

procedures