- PUAWER003B - Manage and monitor workplace emergency procedures, equipment and other resources
PUAWER003B
Manage and monitor workplace emergency procedures, equipment and other resources
Application
This unit applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts, who are delegated responsibility for implementing emergency prevention measures that may include:
the purchasing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of emergency control equipment
hazard risk identification
mitigation and recording of workplace emergency risks
recording and reporting on emergency control equipment and faults
monitoring and reviewing the currency and compliance of workplace emergency plans
providing advice and guidance to the emergency planning committee and the emergency control organisation
ensuring on-going compliance of workplace emergency procedures and training standards in accordance with relevant standards and statutory requirements
The knowledge and skills gained through the completion of this unit may be applied by employees across all industries.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. |
Required Skills
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 |
Evidence Required
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 |
Range Statement
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 |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.