ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Manage emergency measures and practices

1.1 Emergency prevention measures, practices and control equipment are identified, documented and disseminated according to the requirements of the workplace emergency procedures.

1.2 Purchasing, installation and commissioning procedures are followed.

1.3 Instructions in the safe and effective use and care of emergency control equipment are documented and disseminated.

1.4 Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies are identified and recorded, and options for mitigating or avoiding these situations are formulated, tested and implemented.

2. Manage emergency control equipment

2.1 Emergency control equipment maintenance requirements are specified and managed.

2.2 Instructions and training are provided for on-site personnel in the care of emergency control equipment.

2.3 Equipment maintenance is audited for compliance.

2.4 Emergency control equipment is assessed for useability and accessibility and is reported according to workplace procedures.

2.5 Procedures are followed to correct emergency control equipment defects and deficiencies.

3. Record and report emergency control equipment and faults

3.1 Schedule for verifying and reporting faults is developed and implemented.

3.2 Details and nature of faults are recorded and where possible rectified.

3.3 Maintenance logs, records and tests are consulted and corrective action is verified.

3.4 Reports on faults verified are provided in a timely manner and contain recommendations for improving verified faults .

3.5 Frequency of occurrence of faults is monitored and reported.

4. Monitor emergency control structures

4.1 Currency, compliance and appropriateness of the workplace emergency plan are monitored.

4.2 Emergency control organisation activities are monitored to ensure they comply with workplace emergency plans, relevant standards and are appropriate for the workplace.

4.3 Advice is provided to emergency planning committee and emergency control organisation.

4.4 Compliance with relevant standards and statutory requirements is checked and appropriate recommendations are made where compliance is an issue.

4.5 Implementation of hazard analysis recommendations is monitored.

4.6 Representation on the emergency planning committee and emergency control organisation is monitored according to the workplace emergency plan, relevant standards and statutory requirements.

4.7 Recommendations and reports are provided to stakeholders.

4.8 Training is provided and monitored in accordance with the workplace emergency plan and statutory requirements.

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

Required Skills

analyse operational effectiveness of emergency control equipment

apply emergency prevention principles

implement emergency prevention solutions

implement maintenance auditing and fault reporting procedures

report emergency prevention problems and suggestions for correction

Required Knowledge

characteristics, use and limitations of workplace emergency procedures and emergency control equipment

maintenance requirements of workplace emergency procedures and emergency control equipment

principles of emergency prevention

relevant legislation and standards

typical applications of emergency prevention

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to ensure compliance of workplace emergency procedures, emergency control structures, equipment and other resources with relevant standards and statutory requirements.

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 is required to:

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

workplace emergency management plan

workplace emergency procedures

emergency control organisation policy documents

emergency planning committee policy documents

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.

Emergency prevention measures may include:

emergency control equipment

emergency evacuation systems

emergency protection 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

Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies may include:

deficient or ineffective security arrangements

faults not being reported

fire/smoke hazards

poor housekeeping

unsafe practices

unsafe storage and handling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials

unsafe use of electrical or mechanical equipment

Emergency control equipment maintenance requirements must include:

Australian standards

industry practices or needs identified as specific to the organisation or workplace

legislative requirements including codes of practice

manufacturers’ guidelines